“La Japonaise” is an oil painting on canvas made by Claude Monet in 1876, at a time when interest in Japan, known as Japonisme, was widespread in Europe, particularly in Paris. The work depicts Camille Doncieux, Monet's first wife, wearing an elaborate red kimono embroidered with samurai figures. The woman is portrayed in a dynamic pose, fan in hand, her gaze turned towards the viewer.
The kimono itself is a central element of the painting and testifies to the growing availability and popularity of Japanese objects on the Western market. The details of the embroidery, although not ethnographically very precise, reflect the exotic imagery surrounding Japan at the time. In the background, other Japanese prints can be glimpsed hanging on the wall, suggesting a private collection or a setting where Japanese art was appreciated.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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