Japonism

The Japanese Dress (1888 – 1890) by James McNeill Whistler

“The Japanese Dress” is an exquisite portrait created by James McNeill Whistler between 1888 and 1890. Executed with chalk and pastel on paper, this artwork embodies the principles of the Japonism art movement, evident in its portrayal of intricate Japanese cultural elements. Measuring 17.9 by 26.6 centimeters, the piece showcases Whistler’s adeptness in capturing the …

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The Gold Scab (1879; London, England, United Kingdom) by James McNeill Whistler

“The Gold Scab,” an artwork by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1879 in London, England, United Kingdom, is an intriguing genre painting belonging to the Japonism art movement. Executed in oil on canvas, this painting measures 139.7 x 186 cm and exemplifies Whistler’s innovative exploration of artistic styles influenced by Japanese aesthetics. The artwork portrays …

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The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (Sketch for Rose and Silver) (1863 – 1864) by James McNeill Whistler

“The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (Sketch for Rose and Silver)” is an oil painting on board, created between 1863 and 1864 by the esteemed artist James McNeill Whistler. The artwork, which is associated with the art movements of Japonism and Realism, measures 34 by 61.5 cm and falls within the genre of portraiture. …

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The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (1863 – 1865) by James McNeill Whistler

“The Princess from the Land of Porcelain,” executed by James McNeill Whistler between 1863 and 1865, is an oil on canvas painting measuring 116.1 x 199.9 cm, associated with the Impressionism and Japonism art movements. This portrait exemplifies the cultural amalgamation and artistic approach of Whistler during this era. The artwork showcases a delicate female …

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Variations in Flesh Colour and Green—The Balcony (1865) by James McNeill Whistler

The artwork, titled “Variations in Flesh Colour and Green—The Balcony,” was created by James McNeill Whistler in 1865. This piece, executed in oil on board, falls within the Japonism and Realism art movements and represents the genre painting category. It measures 48.8 by 61.4 centimeters. In the artwork, a serene yet detailed scene unfolds on …

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Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen (1864) by James McNeill Whistler

“Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen” is an oil painting on wood created by James McNeill Whistler in 1864. Measuring 68.5 by 50.1 cm, the artwork is a genre painting with strong influences of Japonism and Realism. The artwork portrays a contemplative scene featuring a woman engrossed in viewing a series of prints …

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Purple and Rose: The Lang Leizen of the Six Marks (1864) by James McNeill Whistler

The artwork “Purple and Rose: The Lang Leizen of the Six Marks” is an oil on canvas painting created by James McNeill Whistler in 1864. This portrait, measuring 92.08 x 61.6 cm, is a representation of the Japonism and Realism movements. In the artwork, a woman dressed in a richly adorned kimono sits serenely, holding …

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Interior of a Tramway Passing a Bridge (1890 – 1891) by Mary Cassatt

The artwork “Interior of a Tramway Passing a Bridge” by Mary Cassatt dates to the period 1890-1891. Created as a drypoint, it exemplifies the Impressionist and Japonism art movements, classified within the genre painting category. The piece is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In the artwork, viewers observe …

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Picking Daisies in a Field (1889 – 1890) by Mary Cassatt

The artwork titled “Picking Daisies in a Field” was crafted by the esteemed artist Mary Cassatt during the period of 1889 to 1890. This genre painting encapsulates the essence of both the Impressionism and Japonism art movements. Currently, the work resides within a private collection, shielded from the public eye. The artwork portrays a serene …

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Portrait of Baroness Elisabeth Bachofen-Echt (1914 – 1916) by Gustav Klimt

The artwork, “Portrait of Baroness Elisabeth Bachofen-Echt,” is a creation by the illustrious artist Gustav Klimt, completed during the period of 1914 to 1916. This exquisite piece is an oil on canvas and is affiliated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, as well as Japonism. As a genre, it belongs to portraiture, presenting a grandiose …

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Japan’s (Camille Monet in Japanese Costume) (1876) by Claude Monet

The artwork, “Japan’s (Camille Monet in Japanese Costume)” by Claude Monet, is an oil on canvas painting from 1876 that is held in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Measuring 142.3 x 231.8 cm, the piece is a portrait that exemplifies the art movement known as Japonism, which reflects the influence of Japanese …

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Portrait of Père Tanguy (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“Portrait of Père Tanguy,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is a striking oil on canvas artwork measuring 65 x 51 cm. This piece, housed in a private collection, is recognized as part of the Post-Impressionism and Japonism art movements. The painting belongs to the portrait genre. The artwork depicts …

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A mousmé, sitting (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork titled “A mousmé, sitting” was crafted by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in the year 1888, located in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece springs from the Japonism art movement and is classified under the genre of sketch and study. In the artwork, a young girl, referred to as a mousmé, is depicted …

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A mousmé, sitting (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork titled “A mousmé, sitting,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 during his time in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is a portrait genre piece reflecting the influences of the Japonism art movement. The artwork presents a young woman, referred to as a mousmé, a term van Gogh used borrowing from Japanese culture to describe …

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A mousmé, half-Figure (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork, titled “A mousmé, half-Figure,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. It belongs to the Japonism art movement and is classified under the genre of sketch and study. Rendered predominantly in black ink, the artwork depicts a young female figure, referred to as a “mousmé,” a term van …

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Fishing Boats on the Beach at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (1888; Saintes-maries-de-la-mer, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“Fishing Boats on the Beach at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France, is a distinguished piece of art rendered with ink, watercolor, and paper. This landscape, embodying the Japonism art movement, is currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The artwork vividly portrays several fishing boats resting …

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Japonaiserie Oiran (after Kesai Eisen) (1887; Paris, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“Japonaiserie Oiran (after Kesai Eisen)” is a distinguished artwork by Vincent van Gogh, completed in 1887 during his time in Paris, France. This oil painting on canvas, belonging to the Japonism art movement, is a portrait measuring 60.5 by 105.5 cm. The artwork is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The …

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Père Tanguy (c.1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork titled “Père Tanguy” was created by Vincent van Gogh around the year 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this portrait measures 65 by 51 centimeters and belongs to the Japonism art movement. Presently, the artwork is housed in the Musée Rodin in Paris, France. In the artwork, Père Tanguy—a …

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The Langlois Bridge (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“The Langlois Bridge,” also known as “The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing,” is an oil painting executed on canvas by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 during his time in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The artwork, which belongs to the Japonism art movement, measures 49.5 by 64 centimeters and falls under the landscape genre. Today, …

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The Langlois Bridge at Arles (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“The Langlois Bridge at Arles,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is a watercolor on paper that belongs to the Japonism art movement. This landscape artwork is currently held in a private collection. The artwork depicts the Langlois Bridge, a drawbridge in Arles. Dominating the scene is the robust structure …

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The Langlois Bridge at Arles (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“The Langlois Bridge at Arles,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 while in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is a quintessential landscape painting executed in oil on canvas. This work is part of the Japonism movement and currently resides in a private collection. The artwork showcases a drawbridge over a canal, with a vibrant array of …

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The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Road Alongside the Canal (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

“The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Road Alongside the Canal” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, completed in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Japonism art movement and is classified as a landscape genre. Presently, the artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. …

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The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork titled “The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. It is an oil painting on canvas and associated with the art movement of Japonism, depicting a landscape genre. The piece is currently in a private collection. The artwork features a vivid …

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The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

The artwork, titled “The Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing,” was crafted by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece, painted using oil on canvas, is a vibrant expression of the Japonism art movement. Measuring 54 x 65 cm, it belongs to the landscape genre and is currently housed in …

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2 At Cederine She Witnesses a Frightful Slaughter of Officers by Henry Darger

The artwork titled “2 At Cederine She Witnesses a Frightful Slaughter of Officers,” crafted by Henry Darger, falls under the categories of Art Brut and Japonism. This illustration exemplifies Darger’s unique style within the Art Brut movement, intersected with elements of Japonism. In the artwork, a chaotic scene unfolds across multiple panels, depicting a vivid …

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At Cedernine Jennie is bruttally treated. No 1 / At Cains Fair They Return by Henry Darger

The artwork titled “At Cedernine Jennie is brutally treated. No 1 / At Cains Fair They Return” by Henry Darger belongs to the Art Brut and Japonism movements and is categorized under the genre of illustration. The artwork presents a bifurcated scene. The left side depicts a figure, identified as Jennie, being subjected to harsh …

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After Osmondonson they are rescued by Henry Darger

The artwork entitled “After Osmondonson they are rescued” is crafted by the artist Henry Darger, belonging to the Art Brut and Japonism movements. This piece falls under the genre of illustration. The artwork presents a fantastical and narrative scene steeped in imaginative fervor. It is divided into distinct sections, each teeming with activity and storytelling …

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The Mediterranean. Triptych by Pierre Bonnard

“The Mediterranean. Triptych” is an artwork by Pierre Bonnard, an artist known for his involvement in the Japonism art movement. The genre of the artwork is landscape, and it forms part of “The Mediterranean” series. This piece epitomizes the style and thematic preferences characteristic of Bonnard’s oeuvre, using elements and techniques that reflect a fascination …

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poster advertising France Champagne (1891) by Pierre Bonnard

The artwork titled “poster advertising France Champagne,” created by Pierre Bonnard in 1891, employs the medium of lithography and belongs to the Japonism art movement. Measuring 60 x 80 cm, this piece serves as an advertisement poster and is currently housed at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) in Paris, France. The artwork prominently features …

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Woman in a Polka Dot Dress (1892 – 1898) by Pierre Bonnard

The artwork, titled “Woman in a Polka Dot Dress,” created by Pierre Bonnard between 1892 and 1898, exemplifies the Japonism art movement. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece belongs to Bonnard’s “Four-panel-Panneaux” series and falls within the portrait genre. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection. In the artwork, a woman is adorned …

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Woman in a Checked Dress (1892 – 1898) by Pierre Bonnard

“Woman in a Checked Dress,” created by Pierre Bonnard between 1892 and 1898, is an oil on canvas painting belonging to the Japonism art movement. This portrait is part of Bonnard’s “Four-panel-Panneaux” series and is currently held in a private collection. The artwork depicts a woman standing amidst a verdant landscape, her back turned towards …

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Woman with a Parasol by Pierre Bonnard

“**Woman with a Parasol**” is a lithographic work by the renowned artist **Pierre Bonnard**. This portrait, which belongs to the **Japonism** art movement, showcases Bonnard’s distinctive style and his fascination with Japanese aesthetics. The artwork depicts a woman elegantly holding a parasol, her form rendered in a monochromatic palette typical of lithographic techniques. The figure …

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Sitting Woman with a Cat (1892 – 1898) by Pierre Bonnard

The artwork titled “Sitting Woman with a Cat” is a portrait created by Pierre Bonnard between 1892 and 1898. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece forms part of the Four-panel-Panneaux series and falls under the Japonism art movement. This compelling artwork currently resides in a private collection. In this composition, a woman is depicted …

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The Child with a Sandcastle, or The Child with a Bucket by Pierre Bonnard

“The Child with a Sandcastle, or The Child with a Bucket,” is an artwork by Pierre Bonnard rendered with oil on canvas. This genre painting belongs to the art movement known as Japonism. It is possessed by a notable dimension of 50 by 167 centimeters and is currently housed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, …

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Tahitian Scene (c.1892; French Polynesia) by Paul Gauguin

The artwork titled “Tahitian Scene,” created circa 1892, is a testament to the talent of French artist Paul Gauguin, renowned for his integral role in the Japonism art movement. Executed on paper with watercolor, this genre painting captures the essence of French Polynesia, offering an insightful portrayal of everyday life in that region during the …

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Tahitian Woman in a Landscape (1893; French Polynesia) by Paul Gauguin

The artwork titled “Tahitian Woman in a Landscape” was crafted by the French post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin in the year 1893 during his time in French Polynesia. This piece is executed not on traditional canvas but on glass—a medium that presents a unique luminosity and texture. It is influenced by the Japonism movement, which was …

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Still life with Japanese print (1888; France) by Paul Gauguin

The artwork entitled “Still life with Japanese print” was executed by Paul Gauguin in 1888 in France. This oil on canvas painting measures 31.7 by 55.5 centimeters and is an exemplar of the Japonism art movement. It belongs to the genre of still life, a genre that focuses on depicting inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace …

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Still life with onions, beetroot and Japanese print (1889; France) by Paul Gauguin

The artwork titled “Still life with onions, beetroot, and Japanese print” was created by the renowned artist Paul Gauguin in 1889 while in France. It is an oil painting on canvas that falls under the genre of still life and is influenced by the Japonism art movement, which was characterized by the fascination with Japanese …

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Seated Woman Combing Her Hair (c.1887 – c.1890) by Edgar Degas

The artwork “Seated Woman Combing Her Hair” was crafted by the celebrated artist Edgar Degas, estimated between the years 1887 and 1890. Utilizing the medium of pastel, Degas imbues the piece with the distinct characteristics of the Impressionism and Japonism art movements. As a genre painting, it encapsulates a moment of ordinary life, rendered with …

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Branches with Almond Blossom (1890) by Vincent Van Gogh

“Branches with Almond Blossom” is a renowned oil on canvas painting by Vincent Van Gogh, completed in 1890. Measuring 92 x 73.5 cm, the artwork is a fine exemplification of the Japonism art movement, a genre Van Gogh was notably influenced by during his artistic career. This particular flower painting, which is currently housed at …

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