Japanese Woman in Traditional Kimono and Child Figurine, 1884, Lithograph on Paper

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Title: japanese woman and child figurine – plate vii, section viii : a beautiful lithograph depicting a japanese woman in … Read more Title: japanese woman and child figurine – plate vii, section viii : a beautiful lithograph depicting a japanese woman in a traditional kimono adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns. She leans gracefully, holding a decorative hand fan while engaging with a playful child at her feet. The child's expression captures a moment of joy, adding a tender and humanizing element to the scene. The kimono's design, with shades of green, gold, and cream, is a masterpiece of detail, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of japan. The lithograph, produced by sampson low & co. And printed by lemercier & cie in paris, exemplifies 19th-century craftsmanship and the western fascination with japanese art.

condition: very good, with light foxing on the edges. Provenance: published by sampson low & co., printed by lemercier & cie, paris. A touching piece that would enhance collections centered on japanese culture, mother-and-child themes, or 19th-century lithographic works. See less