The Woman Of The 7th District - 七丁目の婦人
- Date:
- c1970s (this item: First/Early edition)
- Medium:
- Painting
- Source:
- Ohmi Gallery
Description
A painting from the 1970s, "The Woman of the 7th District" (七丁目の婦人) places its subject in a specific urban location — the 7th district of an unnamed Japanese city, suggesting a particular neighborhood with its own social character. The use of "fūjin" (lady/wife) gives the figure social standing, while the district reference grounds her in a specific place. This work belongs to Takasawa's engagements with urban female life, presenting the bijin not in a timeless interior but in the fabric of the modern city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Woman Of The 7th District - 七丁目の婦人 was created by Takasawa Keiichi (高沢圭一) in c1970s (this item: First/Early edition).
The Woman Of The 7th District - 七丁目の婦人 depicts urban scenes.