the rain woman

A painting created in 1996 by Ukrainian artist Svetlana Telets. It features the portrait of a woman standing in the rain, who has distorted and elongated features, dresses all in black, and wears a large, wide-brimmed hat. It is known for its dubious creation process and being allegedly “haunted”.

The painting inspired a trend on Xiaohongshu to cosplay as the titular woman, giving it recognition in China.