Preparing for Dance 1914

"Preparing for Dance" (1914) by Uemura Shoen depicts a scene of elegant women preparing for a performance. The central figure, dressed in a beautiful purple kimono adorned with chrysanthemums, adjusts her clothing, while three other women, in various shades of green and blue, attend to their instruments. Shoen's signature style of meticulous detail and delicate brushstrokes captures the grace and poise of the figures, highlighting the beauty of traditional Japanese attire and the artistry of the performing arts.