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Vintage Japanese photography art print featuring a woman posed in traditional clothing, classic early 20th-century portrait style.
  • Vintage Japanese photography art print featuring a woman posed in traditional clothing, classic early 20th-century portrait style.
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  • Vintage Japanese photography art print featuring a woman posed in traditional clothing, classic early 20th-century portrait style.
  • Four women in traditional Japanese attire sitting on a couch, framed picture.
  • Bedroom with blue bedding and a framed artwork on the wall.
  • Framed artwork of four women in traditional attire on a brick wall with a wooden bench below.
  • Woman standing next to a framed artwork of four women in traditional attire.
  • Three framed artworks on a wall above a sofa with text indicating common print sizes.
Vintage Photography Art Print | Vintage Japanese | Showing Back Style (24" x 36")

Vintage Photography Art Print | Vintage Japanese | Showing Back Style (24" x 36")

$279.00
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This is a fascinating vintage hand-colored photograph that captures four Japanese women seated with their backs to the camera, offering a focused study of traditional fashion, hairstyle, and posture. The original would have been a studio portrait, common during the Meiji or Taishō periods.

The artwork is characterized by:

  • Unique Perspective: By showing the women from behind, the photograph emphasizes the intricate artistry of the obi (sash), the complexity of the traditional hairstyles (nihongami), and the patterns of the kimonos.

  • Palette and Hand-Coloring: The image has been carefully hand-colored over the sepia base. Colors are soft but distinct, highlighting:

    • The smooth, black lacquer of the elaborate hair.

    • The diverse, muted patterns of the kimonos and the large, folded obi (sashes) in shades of white, green, beige, and brown.

    • Distinct sashes tied over the shoulders (red, pink, and white/beige).

  • Composition: The figures are arranged horizontally, sitting on a patterned low bench, creating a rhythmic, linear composition that feels both formal and aesthetically focused on texture and symmetry.

  • Feel: The mood is one of quiet formality and refined attention to detail and feminine grace.

💖 Why You'll Love It

 

  • Historical and Cultural Insight: This photo offers a detailed, authentic snapshot of period fashion and aesthetics that is rarely the focus of woodblock prints. It serves as a documentary piece, preserving the complexity of Meiji/Taishō-era clothing and hair traditions.

  • Textile and Pattern Study: The print is a celebration of the beauty of Japanese textiles and obi folding, showing the intricate patterns and layering. This focus on craftsmanship is central to Japanese cultural appreciation.

  • Subtle Bijin-ga: While not a traditional face portrait, the focus on the beautiful curve of the necks and the elaborate hairstyle is a variation on bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), appealing to the Japanese reverence for female elegance and poise.

  • Visual Repetition and Balance: The linear arrangement and near-symmetry of the four figures create a calm, rhythmic balance that harmonizes with the minimalist tendencies found in Japanese design.

 

Key Aesthetic Points:

 

  • Style: Vintage Hand-Colored Studio Photography / Cultural Documentation

  • Palette: Sepia Base with Muted Earth Tones, Green, and Red Accents

  • Feel: Formal, Intricate, and Historically Rich

This print is 24" x 36" in size and is available in natural oak, or black oak frame.

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Frequently asked questions
What material is the art printed on?

This is a high-resolution Giclée print on premium, archival-quality matte paper. The specialized printing process captures the subtle, paper-like textures of the original abstract design.
What are the frame options?

You can choose between two finishes: Natural Oak (genuine solid wood with a light Scandi finish) or Matte Black (solid wood with a modern, smooth finish).
What protects the print?

The artwork is protected by quality display glass.
Is it ready to hang?

Yes! Hanging hardware is included and pre-installed on the back for easy vertical or horizontal display.
How is the art shipped?

All framed prints are professionally packaged using protective corner guards, durable boxes, and cushioning to ensure safe delivery. You will receive tracking information via email once your order ships.