Artwork
Standing Beauty with Two Swords 若衆立姿図 (Wakashū tachisugata zu)
Standing Beauty with Two Swords 若衆立姿図 (Wakashū tachisugata zu) is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A serene yet powerful figure is depicted in this traditional Japanese painting, characterized by its warm, muted tones and ornate details.
About this work
Overview
A serene yet powerful figure is depicted in this traditional Japanese painting, characterized by its warm, muted tones and ornate details.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in traditional attire, holding two swords, conveying a sense of elegance, strength, and quiet intensity.
Technique & Style
The painting features a woman in a white kimono with a black jacket and red accents against a tan background, framed by a dark border with floral patterns, showcasing a blend of simplicity and ornateness.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
