Woman Applying Lip Rouge

Maker(s)
Artist: Hashiguchi Goyō 橋口五葉 (1880-1921)
Historical period(s)
Taisho era, February 1920
Medium
Woodblock print; ink, color and mica on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 41.5 x 28.8 cm (16 5/16 x 11 5/16 in)
Geography
Japan
Credit Line
Gift of H. Ed Robison in memory of Ulrike Pietzner-Robison
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1993.50
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Print
Type

Woodblock print

Keywords
Japan, Taisho era (1912 - 1926), woman, WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Label

The effect of the colors in this print enhances the charm of the youthful model, who looks intently into a hand mirror as she applies lip rouge with a brush. Although the pattern on the kimono is quite similar to that of the garment in Woman Holding a Towel (see F1993.52), the differences in color selection produce markedly different images. In contrast to the print exhibited to the right, which has a trace of implied shading on the sleeves of the garment, this print follows more closely the conventional flat coloration of traditional Japanese prints.

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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