Woman Holding a Cup Before a Japanese Screen
1890-1900
Henri Somm captures the height of Parisian fashion and the late 19th-century craze for all things Japanese in this charming illustration. A stylish woman, looking almost swallowed by her enormous, cloud-like white hat and fluffy boa, delicately holds a teacup while standing before a folding screen painted with traditional figures. The vibrant, splashy blue floor contrasts beautifully with her long dark skirt, giving the scene a lively energy that perfectly reflects the era's fascination with Japonisme and modern life.
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