The artwork titled “Yvonne (in kimono)” by Marcel Duchamp, created in 1901 in Blainville-Crevon, France, employs a combination of pencil, ink, watercolor on paper. This expressionist portrait serves as a testament to the era’s artistic fervor and showcases Duchamp’s nascent stylistic experimentation.
The artwork depicts a figure adorned in a kimono, viewed from behind, with minimalistic lines capturing the essence of the garment and its intricate patterns. The flowing curves of the kimono are accentuated against a bold red background that starkly contrasts the delicate black lines and subtle beige tones. The figure’s pose, with a hand placed on the head, conveys a quiet introspection. Duchamp’s signature is prominently inscribed, signifying his early engagement with portraiture and expressionist techniques.
