Portret van een onbekende Japanse vrouw c. 1900 - 1920

This photographic portrait by T Jingu captures an unknown Japanese woman. It’s a beautiful black and white image that feels both intimate and distant at the same time. There's a stillness to the image, a certain quietness in the way the light falls and the woman’s expression. You can almost feel the weight of the fabric of her kimono, the texture of the chair beneath her. It’s amazing how much depth and emotion can be conveyed in a photograph with such a limited palette. The photograph is mostly sepia toned, which adds to its antique feel. What I love about this piece is the way it invites you to slow down and really look. It reminds me of the work of some other artists, like Gerhard Richter, who also played with photography and the way it can capture a moment in time. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is about more than just what you see on the surface. It's about the emotions it evokes and the connections it creates.