Standing woman
1920
Hashiguchi Goyō was a key figure in the Shin-hanga (new prints) movement, but this 1920 drawing shows his deep fascination with Western academic realism. The woman stands with a striking, modern confidence, her anatomically precise body contrasting with her traditional Japanese hairstyle and the floral kimono she clutches. She holds a hand mirror, caught in a private moment of undress that feels both intimate and bold. Tragically, Goyō died of meningitis just a year after creating this piece, making it a poignant example of his brief but influential career bridging Eastern and Western art styles.
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