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Woman Drying Her Hands (from the series Ten Aspects of the Physiognomy of Women), c
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Woman Drying Her Hands (from the series Ten Aspects of the Physiognomy of Women), c
Woman Drying Her Hands (from the series Ten Aspects of the Physiognomy of Women), c. 1793. The pose in which Utamaro presents this beauty is typical of Japanese painting and prints. The three-quarter face is rendered with the simple outline of the eyebrow and cheek, a single line for the nose, narrow eyes, and half-parted, petal-like lips. Not the likeness of a specific individual, the print instead portrays a particular mood or character. The pink mica background was created by covering the image of the woman with a stencil and then brushing mica mixed with pink colour and an adhesive onto the background. The print comes from a series that represents women from different classes
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1615 1868 1753 1806 Kitagawa Utamaro Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese Colour Woodblock Print
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This print titled "Woman Drying Her Hands" is part of the renowned series called "Ten Aspects of the Physiognomy of Women" created around 1793 by Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro. The composition showcases Utamaro's signature style, commonly seen in traditional Japanese paintings and prints. The woman depicted in this artwork embodies grace and elegance. Utamaro skillfully captures her three-quarter face with minimalistic yet precise details. The delicate outline of her eyebrow and cheek, along with a single line for the nose, narrow eyes, and half-parted lips resembling petals, convey a sense of tranquility and beauty. Rather than portraying a specific individual, this print focuses on evoking a particular mood or character. It offers an insight into the diverse lives and classes of women during Japan's Edo period (1615-1868). Each piece from this series represents different facets of femininity within society. One striking feature of this print is its pink mica background. To achieve this effect, Utamaro employed a stencil technique combined with pink-colored mica powder mixed with adhesive. This artistic choice adds depth to the overall composition while highlighting the subject's presence. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art as part of their heritage collection, this woodblock print stands as a testament to Kitagawa Utamaro's mastery in capturing both physical features and emotional nuances through his artistry.
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