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Standing Beauty

Kondo Katsunobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Standing Beauty by Kondo Katsunobu depicts a woman standing and wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono is primarily black with a white lining visible at the sleeves and hem. It has a striped pattern on the sleeves and torso area, with predominantly orange, blue, and red stripes. The woman's hair is pulled back into a bun. She is standing on a beige background, and the painting has an orange border with a floral pattern. The woman's face is white and smooth, and she appears to be looking to her left. There is a signature in Japanese characters on the bottom right side of the painting.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
348 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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