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Canvas Print : Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto), c. 1872. Creator: James McNeill Whistler (American
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Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto), c. 1872. Creator: James McNeill Whistler (American
Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto), c. 1872. In 1872 Whistler was commissioned to contribute two designs to complete the decorative scheme of 35 monumental portrait mosaics installed in the south court of the South Kensington Museum in London (now the Victoria and Albert Museum). A celebration of the arts, the mosaics represented male artists throughout history; Whistlers two designs attempted to correct the gender imbalance. His subjects were a woman at a spindle and a Japanese woman painting a fan. Here, a brush is poised in the figures right hand--notice the sharp diagonal line above the orange butterfly--as she pauses to contemplate the fan she is painting. The commission went unfulfilled, and all that survives is this pastel study
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Media ID 19622185
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1834 1903 James Mcneill Whistler James Mcneill Whistler American Tonalism
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the captivating allure of Japanese art with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of James McNeill Whistler's "Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)," c. 1872. This exquisite artwork, created during Whistler's time in Japan, showcases the grace and elegance of a woman in the act of painting a fan. The intricate brushstrokes and rich colors come alive on the canvas, transporting you to a world of tranquility and beauty. Add this stunning masterpiece to your home or office and let its timeless charm enchant you every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing James McNeill Whistler's "Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto), c. 1872". The photograph is a testament to Whistler's attempt to challenge the gender imbalance prevalent in art history. Commissioned in 1872 for the South Kensington Museum in London, now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Whistler was tasked with contributing two designs to complete a decorative scheme of monumental portrait mosaics. These mosaics celebrated male artists throughout history, but Whistler sought to rectify this by featuring female subjects. In this particular image, we see a Japanese woman delicately painting a fan. Her right hand holds a brush poised above an orange butterfly, creating a sharp diagonal line that adds dynamism to the composition. As she pauses to contemplate her work-in-progress, one can't help but be captivated by her focused expression and artistic prowess. Unfortunately, the commission remained unfulfilled and only this pastel study survives today. Nevertheless, through this print from Heritage Art/Heritage Images at The Cleveland Museum of Art, we are granted access into Whistler's vision and his desire to challenge traditional notions of gender representation within art. With its rich black chalk and pastel tones highlighting both tonalism and cultural diversity, this artwork serves as an enduring reminder of Whistler's commitment to breaking barriers and celebrating women artists throughout history.
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