Standing Beauty 1800 - 1868

"Standing Beauty" is a black and white painting by the Japanese artist Kaigetsudō, created sometime between 1800 and 1868. The painting, which is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a beautiful woman in traditional Japanese attire standing gracefully. The woman's elegant pose and the intricate floral patterns on her kimono are striking elements of the artwork. The painting exemplifies Kaigetsudō's signature style, characterized by a refined and delicate use of line and form.