Old World Portraits
The Princess from the Land of Porcelain
James McNeill Whistler
An exquisite example of Whistler’s Japonisme style, featuring a woman in a flowing kimono against a backdrop of Asian-inspired decor.
Girl in a Japanese Costume
William Merritt Chase
1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous Impressionist portrait of a young woman in a floral kimono, captured with elegant brushwork and warm, atmospheric tones.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm wood and umber notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1890 by American Impressionist William Merritt Chase, this portrait reflects the late 19th-century fascination with Japanese culture, known as Japonisme. The subject is depicted in a lavender-blue kimono with vibrant floral motifs and a bold orange obi, her features rendered with a soft, sensitive touch against a muted, textured backdrop. Chase's masterful handling of light and color creates a sophisticated and timeless work of art.
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