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In Front of Mirror by Torii Kotondo — Japanese Color woodblock print, 1930

In Front of Mirror

鏡の前

by Torii Kotondo

Shin-hanga
FiguresBijin-gaPortraits
Date:
1930
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo

Description

A woman sits before a mirror, adjusting her appearance with careful attention. Her reflection is partially visible, creating a compositional device that allows the viewer to see both the woman and her self-image simultaneously. The doubled presence adds a meditative quality to the image, suggesting themes of self-awareness and the relationship between inner and outer beauty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Front of Mirror (鏡の前) was created by Torii Kotondo (鳥居言人) in 1930.

In Front of Mirror was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1930).

In Front of Mirror depicts figures, bijin-ga, and portraits.