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Beauty (Bijin)

Katsushika Hokusai

Cleveland Museum of Art

The artwork depicts a woman wearing a kimono, with her body facing right and her head slightly bowed. The woman's kimono is primarily black with blue accents and circular designs. She has a pink under-kimono with a red pattern visible at the sleeves and hem. Her hair is pulled back with a red adornment. The background of the artwork is beige. There are Japanese characters written in black ink at the top and bottom right. The overall composition is simple with the focus on the woman. The artwork style is traditional Japanese. The woman's posture suggests movement. The artwork presents a serene and elegant scene.

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Dimensions
262 × 900 px
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