Kitagawa Utamaro
1753–1806 · 18th–19th century · Japan · Ukiyo-e
How to recognize Kitagawa Utamaro
Utamaro is the master of bijin-ga — elegant portraits of women with refined, sinuous line, subtle colour, and close-up, expressive faces. Look for graceful elongated figures and delicate, intimate beauty.
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