Maiko having makeup applied

Title
Maiko having makeup applied
Creator
Russel Wong
Year/Period
2011
Region
Kyoto, Japan
Object Type
digital photographic prints, digital fine art prints
Material
ink, rag paper
Technique
photographic processes, printing (process)
Dimension
Image size: 25.0 x 38.0 cm,
Frame size: 41.3 x 54.0 cm,
Image size: 23.0 x 35.6 cm
Accession No.
2021-01141
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Russel Wong

Maiko having makeup appliedHigashiyama ward, Kyoto, 2011Archival pigment print on photo ragUsing a thick brush known as a Hake, Oshiroi, or “white powder”, is being applied to Maiko Satsuki’s face and neck. The formal kimono that she will wear is hung behind her.

 

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