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Girl. Photograph shows a portrait of a young woman
Girl. Photograph shows a portrait of a young woman, full-length, standing, facing front, holding a small, long-handled bucket with flowers in it. There is a small table with potted plant in front of a hanging scroll in the background on the left, and a Japanese zither leaning against the wall on the right. Watercolor drawings on the mount depict a Japanese red-crowned crane in flight with Mount Fuji in the background in the upper right and two cranes in the lower left. Date ca. 1890
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This evocative full-length portrait captures the essence of early Meiji period Japan (ca. 1890). The young woman, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, stands gracefully before us, holding a small, long-handled bucket filled with delicate flowers. The serene expression on her face and the gentle curve of her body convey a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature. The setting further enhances the nostalgic atmosphere. In the background, a hanging scroll adorns the wall, its intricate design a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan. A potted plant sits atop a small table, adding to the sense of life and growth. On the right, a Japanese zither, or koto, leans against the wall, hinting at the melodic sounds that may have once filled the room. The watercolor drawings on the mount add an additional layer of depth to the image. In the upper right, a Japanese red-crowned crane takes flight over Mount Fuji, a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. In the lower left, two cranes gracefully dance in a marshland, a scene inspired by the famous legend of the cranes that dance in the moonlight. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, a time when Japan was undergoing rapid modernization while still holding onto its rich cultural traditions. The portrait invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the beauty and elegance of Japanese art and history.
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