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Beauty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman in a kimono titled "Beauty". The woman is standing, turned to her right. She has dark hair pulled back into a bun with a few strands framing her face. Her kimono has a dark undergarment and a light-colored outer garment with a floral pattern. The kimono's train is long and rounded, with a floral pattern. She is barefoot. The background is a plain gray color. The image has a white border around it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
242 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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