Self Portrait at 16 1891

"Self Portrait at 16" is a self-portrait by Japanese artist Uemura Shoen created in 1891. The small-scale work depicts the artist at the age of 16, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and with her hair styled in a complex bun. The work is notable for its delicate use of ink and wash, which creates a sense of both realism and ethereal beauty. Uemura Shoen, a prominent figure in the Japanese art world, was a pioneer of the *Nihonga* style, a movement that sought to synthesize traditional Japanese artistic techniques with Western influences.