Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.The design of this young girl’s kimono, decorated with wisteria flowers and abstractly rendered trellis on a lavender ground, sparked the admiration of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959). An avid collector of Japanese art, especially prints, the American architect purchased this piece during his time in Japan, maybe in 1905. The pattern’s modernity and freshness also anticipates Taishō period (1912–26) kimono design.
Artwork Details
- 楝地縮緬藤棚模様子供用着物
- Title: Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis
- Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
- Date: early 20th century
- Culture: Japan
- Medium: Crepe silk (kabe chirimen) with stencil paste-resist dyeing
- Dimensions: 38 × 34 1/4 in. (96.5 × 87 cm)
- Classification: Costumes
- Credit Line: Promised Gift of John C. Weber
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art