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Girl Carrying a Round Paper Fan (Uchiwa)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sepia-toned image of a woman wearing a kimono, holding a round paper fan. The woman has dark hair pulled back, with a blue flower tucked behind her ear. Her kimono has a black and white geometric pattern. She holds a round paper fan with a design on it in both hands. The background is a peach color. There are flowers and leaves in the bottom left and right corners. The woman is positioned in front of the flowers and leaves. The overall appearance is traditional Japanese.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1900?
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper (crepon)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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