Figure Studies
Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen
James McNeill Whistler
An elegant woman in a vibrant kimono sits amidst a collection of Japanese prints in this masterful study of color and pattern.
The Princess from the Land of Porcelain
James McNeill Whistler
1863 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An exquisite example of Whistler’s Japonisme style, featuring a woman in a flowing kimono against a backdrop of Asian-inspired decor.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Warm beige, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1863-1864, this portrait epitomizes the 19th-century European fascination with Japanese aesthetics. The subject is depicted in a richly textured kimono, surrounded by a folding screen and ceramic vases, creating a harmonious composition of delicate patterns and warm, luminous tones that bridge Eastern and Western artistic traditions.
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