Portrait of a Western Woman
西洋婦人像
Fujishima Takeji · 1906-07 (Meiji 39-40) · Oil
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Portrait of a Western Woman is an oil painting made by Fujishima Takeji in 1906-07, a half-length portrait of a Western woman in a red shawl. It dates from his study in Europe and is held by the Menard Art Museum in Aichi.
- Artist
- Fujishima Takeji
- Date
- 1906-07 (Meiji 39-40)
- Medium / format
- Oil
About this work
Portrait of a Western Woman is an oil painting on canvas made in 1906-07 (Meiji 39-40) by the Western-style painter Fujishima Takeji. According to the Menard Art Museum's record, it measures 38.2 cm high by 36.1 cm wide.
The picture shows a woman with a red shawl over her shoulders, looking straight ahead. The background is painted in greens, with the brush marks left visible, and the woman's skin and the red of the shawl stand out.
Fujishima went to study in Europe in 1905 and learned in Paris and Rome. The years 1906-07, when this was painted, fall within that study period. Another work from the same period is the Important Cultural Property Black Fan.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who painted Portrait of a Western Woman, and when?
- Portrait of a Western Woman is by Fujishima Takeji, made in 1906-07 (Meiji 39-40). Medium: Oil.
- Where can I see Portrait of a Western Woman?
- It is held by Menard Art Museum. Exhibitions change, so check each museum's information before you visit.
Sources and references
- Internet Archive (archived page) (in Japanese) (opens in a new tab) (checked 2026-11-06)
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