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Women's kimono
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Women's kimono

anonymous · 1920 - 1940 · painting; weaving; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The black lines in this pattern form a series of 'windows' through which flowering trees and shrubs can be seen. The blocks of colour resemble stained glass and reflect the strong lines used in painting, architecture and design worldwide during the first half of the 20th century.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
kimono
Credit lineVrouwenkimono. 1920 - 1940. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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