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Rouge by Torii Kotondo — Japanese Color woodblock print, 1929

Rouge

口紅

by Torii Kotondo

Shin-hanga
FiguresBijin-gaPortraits
Date:
1929
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Source:
Art of Japan

Description

A woman applies crimson rouge to her lips using a small brush, her eyes focused on her reflection with intense concentration. The vivid red of the rouge provides a striking accent against the pale tones of her face and the muted colors of her kimono. The precision of her gesture and the delicacy of the moment create a compelling study of beauty as performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rouge (口紅) was created by Torii Kotondo (鳥居言人) in 1929.

Rouge was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1929).

Rouge depicts figures, bijin-ga, and portraits.