Kitagawa Utamaro

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: 喜多川 歌麿; c. 1753 – 31 October 1806), also called Utamaro, was a Japanese artist. He was a master of the ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.^[1]

In this Japanese name, the family name is Kitagawa.

Career

Utamaro is known for his studies of women (bijinga).^[1] He also made nature studies.

His work was popular in Europe.^[1] He influenced artists in Europe who were called Impressionists.

Gallery

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  Two women inspecting silk
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  Young lady blowing on a poppin, 1790
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  Geisha playing the shamisen, 1803
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  Still life flowers, c. 1802-1806