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Wisteria Maiden (Fuji Musume)

1615–99

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Measurements
With mount: 154.9 x 28.9 cm (61 x 11 3/8 in.); Painting only: 71 x 25.2 cm (27 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1963.96
Public Domain
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Description

The wisteria maiden is an otsu-e subject thought to have been inspired by popular dances. Paintings such as this were often sold as good-luck charms for marriages.
A hanging scroll depicts a full-length portrait of a woman turned slightly to our right, enveloped in a patterned kimono of black, orange, and light-colored checks. She has a light skin tone, wears a wide black hat, and looks back over her shoulder. A long wisteria branch drapes over her right shoulder, its red and black leaves curving around her head. The figure stands centered against a light, weathered background.

Wisteria Maiden (Fuji Musume)

1615–99

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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