Jonge vrouw in een zomer kimono 1920 - 1928

This print, Jonge Vrouw in een zomer kimono, was made by Goyo Hashiguchi. It’s at the Rijksmuseum and gives you a peek into a moment, a feeling. It's like Hashiguchi wasn't just depicting a woman in a kimono, but also the quiet beauty of everyday life. The color palette is soft, almost dreamlike, and the details of the kimono are just amazing. You can almost feel the fabric, the texture, the way the light catches on it. Look at how the patterns on the kimono seem to float, like they're not quite fixed. It’s the kind of detail that makes you want to reach out and touch the print. Hashiguchi’s process feels very intuitive here, like he’s letting the materials guide him. The end result is this incredible blend of precision and looseness. It reminds me of the work of Félix Vallotton. I see both artists sharing that beautiful, ambiguous feeling.