Kyoto Maiden [left of the pair Kyoto Maiden and Peeking Boy] by Mihata Jôryû

Kyoto Maiden [left of the pair Kyoto Maiden and Peeking Boy] c. 1830s

color-on-silk, ink

abstract painting

fauvism

color-on-silk

graffiti art

japan

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

ink

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

naive art

paint stroke

painting art

"Kyoto Maiden [left of the pair Kyoto Maiden and Peeking Boy]" is a painting created by Mihata Jôryû, a Japanese artist, in the 1830s. The artwork, currently held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a single female figure in an elaborate kimono, standing gracefully amidst a natural setting. The painting's composition evokes the traditional Japanese art style known as *ukiyo-e*, often showcasing beautiful women, landscapes, and everyday life. The artist's use of vivid colors and detailed brushstrokes contributes to the captivating and delicate portrayal of the "Kyoto Maiden."

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Jōryō’s paintings of clean-cut beauties wrapped in luxurious kimono became very fashionable, and his influence can be seen in similar paintings even today. The left scroll represents a maiden from Kyoto, troubled that the hem of her robe is blowing in the wind, while the right scroll depicts a boy sneaking a peek, as though his powers of observation have stirred a wind strong enough to pry open her kimono. (with 2013.29.111.1)