Woman after a Bath
1920
Hashiguchi Goyō captures a quiet, intimate moment in this stunning 1920 woodblock print, a masterpiece of the *shin-hanga* (new prints) movement. The subject, a woman seen from behind after her bath, exudes a serene elegance with her elaborate, glossy black hair piled high in a traditional style. Notice how the artist uses the blue patterned cloth to drape across her body—it's a masterclass in composition, guiding the eye while maintaining a sense of modesty and grace. Goyō was obsessed with realistic details, spending hours perfecting the texture of hair and skin to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with a touch of modern realism.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper and pigment
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