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THE ART OF THE KIMONO
A GIFT FROM JAPAN
Takeuchi Seiho, Sudden Shower, 1909, ink, color, gold pigment and mica on silk, Takashimaya Historical Museum, Osaka, Japan
A loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
Kimono, definition, Dictionary.com
During his long career versatile Japanese artist Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942) created a variety of subjects, from the elegant woman portrayed above to domestic pets.
The above image is used solely for educational purposes and in the U.S. public domain.
