Ladies of the Warrior Class by Yamaguchi Soken

Ladies of the Warrior Class c. 19th century

hanging-scroll, ink, color-on-paper

negative space

physical art

pop art

teenage art

japan

hanging-scroll

ink

color-on-paper

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

spray can art

teen art

surrealist

portrait art

"Ladies of the Warrior Class" is a captivating painting by the renowned Japanese artist Yamaguchi Soken (1759-1818). Created in the 19th century, the artwork showcases three elegantly dressed women in traditional Japanese attire, their postures and expressions suggesting a sense of grace and refinement. The painting is a fine example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, which depicts scenes of everyday life and the beauty of the floating world. The vibrant colors and delicate details in the clothing and accessories accentuate the exquisite craftsmanship of the artist, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and serenity. Currently, the artwork resides at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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In the Edo period, the material and design of kimono were strictly regulated by the government along class lines, such that class and occupation were identifiable by costumes and hairstyles. Here (from left to right) are ladies of the warrior class, wives of merchants, young maidens, working girls, and women in the demimonde. Soken’s extraordinary brush control and use of pigments can be seen in the delicate hairlines and the texture of complexions and make-up. The son of a kimono merchant, he depicted magnificent kimono with delicate folds suggesting the body under the fabric.