Figure in a Kimono, George Hendrik Breitner, c. 1880 - c. 1882
pencil, h 163mm × w 103mm More details
In the process of drawing Breitner seemed here to be exploring how a kimono is worn and how a Japanese woman can move elegantly in it. He probably did not use a Japanese example. In Japan the kimono is wrapped tighter around the body and the excess material is folded double and tucked under the obi such that the hem just touches the feet.
