Artwork
Yang Guifei Adjusting her Hair
Yang Guifei Adjusting her Hair is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Yang Guifei Adjusting her Hair is a painting by Kawanabe Kyōsai, a Japanese artist known for his distinctive style, created around 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Yang Guifei, a historical figure and consort of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, styling her hair. The scene conveys elegance and refinement, inviting the viewer into a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Kyōsai's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy, with a focus on the subject and subtle hints of her surroundings. The woman's elaborate updo and intricately designed robe are rendered in detail.
Context
The work was created during the ukiyo-e period, reflecting Kyōsai's skill in traditional Japanese painting and his notable position within the genre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kawanabe Kyōsai (河鍋 暁斎; May 18, 1831 – April 26, 1889) was a Japanese painter and caricaturist. In the words of art historian Timothy Clark, "an individualist and an independent, perhaps the last virtuoso in traditional Japanese painting".
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