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Figure of a Woman

early to mid-1700s
inscription by

Hakuin Ekaku 白隠慧鶴

(Japanese, 1685–1768)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Mounted: 242.7 x 81.1 cm (95 9/16 x 31 15/16 in.); Painting: 149.4 x 68.2 cm (58 13/16 x 26 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith 1985.281
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertical hanging scroll depicts a woman with light skin tone facing right with downcast eyes. She wears a light-blue robe adorned with white cherry blossoms and multicolored bands, revealing a red floral-patterned garment at the hem. Her black hair is swept into high loops. Vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy occupy the upper corners. Delicate brushstrokes define her features and the elegant, layered drape of her attire against a neutral background.

Figure of a Woman

early to mid-1700s

Hakuin Ekaku

(Japanese, 1685–1768)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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