Beautiful Woman

Kaigetsudō Dohan

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kaigetsudō's vision of female beauty, though well received, was quite bold compared to that of his contemporaries. Statuesque figures colorfully dressed in striking patterns were the perfect foil for grand sweeps of his brush. This physically substantial femininity stands in stark contrast to the willowy figures favored by Suzuki Harunobu (1724–1770), a contemporary ukiyo-e artist who was also popular.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art