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.
Young Woman in Kimono
Alfred Maurer
1901 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Tonalist portrait of a woman in a kimono, featuring a striking contrast of muted greys and bold red.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally in balanced wall arrangements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1901, this work by American artist Alfred Maurer beautifully illustrates the influence of Japonisme on Western art at the turn of the century. The subject stands in a contemplative pose, her neutral-toned garment punctuated by a brilliant red scarf and sash, set against a moody, atmospheric interior that emphasizes the subtle interplay of light and shadow.
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