Beauty with Dragon Obi c. 1830s

color-on-silk, hanging-scroll, ink

color-on-silk

japan

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

hanging-scroll

ink

acrylic on canvas

coffee painting

underpainting

painting art

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

"Beauty with Dragon Obi" is a painting by Mihata Jôryû, a prominent Japanese artist active in the 1830s. This work depicts a woman dressed in an elaborate kimono, with a large and ornate obi (sash) featuring a magnificent dragon. The detail of the clothing and the woman's posture highlight the artist's skill in capturing the beauty and grace of traditional Japanese attire. The painting is a fine example of the "bijin-ga" (beautiful women) genre, popular during the Edo Period (1603-1868). This particular piece showcases a stunning depiction of the beauty and artistry of Japanese fashion and culture.