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Female Dancer with a Fan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman in a kimono, titled "Female Dancer with a Fan", by artist. The woman's face is angled down and to the left; she has long dark hair pulled back in a low ponytail. She wears a kimono with a light-colored base and dark-colored geometric pattern; the kimono has long sleeves and a wrap-around skirt. The woman stands on her right leg, with her left leg extended behind her; she holds a fan in her right hand, which is extended to the left. The background is light-colored. The image is bordered by a patterned strip on both sides. The woman appears to be dancing.

Artwork Details

Date
perhaps 18th century or 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
479 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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