lady in black, with fan...


fan, japanese ceramics, or any combination thereof. this is only the beginning. much more to come.


David R. Brigham1, in American Impres- sionism: Paintings of Promise, says, "A number of .... Impres- sionists, .... painted female figures in interiors adorned with Japanese
effects. Kimonos, screens, fans, and porcelain added richness of texture and meaning to their subjects."

so is this still all interesting to some readers? yesterday was de-lurking day! so please de-lurk. i would love to hear your thoughts! thanks.
(starting at upper right: manet 1873;
chadwick 1891;
sir john lavery;
whistler;
julius le blanc stewart 1908)
Labels: chadwick, julius stewart, manet, sir john lavery, whistler