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Kitagawa Utamaro

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Japanese woodblock print of two women, one holding a black lacquered mirror and one kneeling with a lacquer tray.

Two Ladies, Each with a Portion of a Lacquered Mirror

1790s

Woman in floral kimono tends a crawling baby while another woman gazes into a mirror beside a black vanity box.

Mother and Child

ca. 1793

Woodblock print of a woman bending over a stone basin where a child sleeps, with a dog and leafy plants nearby.

Mother and Child

ca. 1800

Ukiyo-e print of two women beside a black lacquer box, one holding a fan with a caricatured face.

Fan Vendor

ca. 1797

Woodblock print of a woman before a mirror with two girls playing nearby, one blindfolded, in patterned kimono.

Kiyomizu Komachi, from the series Futabagusa nana Komachi

1790s

Woodblock print of a kneeling woman tending a brazier while a standing man in a striped robe watches beside a screen.

The Seventh Hour of the Night

ca. 1800

Japanese woodblock print of a bowing young man, two women beside a shoji screen, and a framed inset scene with a samurai.

A Young Man at the Side of a House

Japanese woodblock print of a woman with a net bag beside a kneeling child, with a samurai scene inset in the upper left.

A Woman Snatching a Bag of Sweetmeats from Her MotHer

Woodblock print of two women in kimono, one playing a shamisen, with a parasol, a cat, and a mountain painting behind them.

Two Tori-oi, or Itinerant Women Musicians of the Eta Class

Woodblock print of a woman with a high black hairstyle nursing an infant against a grey background.

“Wife,” from the series Connoisseur of Modern Customs (Tōsei fūzoku tsū)

ca. 1790

Woodblock print of two women in kimono in an interior, with a moonlit landscape roundel in the upper left.

Gonpachi ni Komurasaki no Toko no Tsuki

ca. 1795

Woodblock print of a woman with dark hair in a blossom-patterned kimono holding a red pipe to her lips against yellow.

“High-Ranking Courtesan” (Oiran), from the series Five Shades of Ink in the Northern Quarter (Hokkoku goshiki-zumi),

1794-95

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a purple kimono holding a gray parasol and a red and yellow fan.

“Woman Holding Up a Parasol” from the series Ten Classes of Women’s Physiognomy (Fujo ninsō juppen: Higasa o sasu onna)

ca. 1792-93

Japanese woodblock print of a woman with an elaborate updo holding a long pipe, wearing a red floral kimono with teal trim.

Geisha Holding a Pipe

Japanese woodblock print of three women in kimono, one holding a large parasol, with a calligraphic cartouche at upper left.

Loving Couple with Theatre Puppets

1801

Japanese woodblock print of three women in kimono, one reading a book and two looking at a sheet of calligraphy.

Women at Two in the Afternoon

Woodblock print of a woman reading a letter beneath a blue mosquito net beside a folding screen.

Woman Reading a Letter under a Mosquito Net

ca. 1798

Woodblock print of three figures in patterned kimono carrying a pole with baskets and stacked trays, with calligraphy.

Niwaka Performance: Zensei Kogane no Hana

1800

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of two figures in kimono, one with a yellow-brimmed hat and hair ornaments, by Utamaro.

O Shichi and Kichisaburo

ca. 1780

Woodblock print of two women and a boy by a bamboo pole with paper banners and a red figure, with calligraphy.

Boys' Day on the Fifth Day of the Fifth Moon

Woodblock print of a woman with a parasol and lantern walking through falling snow beside an attendant at night.

Geisha Walking through the Snow at Night

ca. 1797

Woodblock print of three women in close composition, one wearing a tall green hat with a peony, against a grey-blue backgroun

Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo

ca. 1791

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono holding a black lacquer tray with a tea bowl.

Okita of the Naniwa-ya Teahouse

ca. 1793

Woodblock print of three men in straw komuso hats, one playing flute, with a boy in a striped kimono and a white dog.

Three Revelers of the Lower Classes, Wearing Komuso Hats, with Small Boy and Dog

Woodblock print of a man holding a patterned ball above a young woman in a red kimono with blossoms.

Man and Young Woman with a Ball

Three-panel Japanese woodblock print of women working on fishing boats with nets beneath a crowded wooden bridge over a river

Fishing Boats with Nets under Ryōgoku Bridge

1790s

Woodblock print of a woman with an upswept hairstyle biting thread while holding a needle, in a grey patterned kimono.

Geisha pujottamassa lankaa silmäneulaan

Woodblock print of a woman with ornate hair pins holding a fan decorated with a harbor scene of sailboats.

Geisha with a Fan

1904

Woodblock print of a woman in a black kimono examining a chrysanthemum-patterned cloth, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1792.

Portret van Tomimoto Toyohina

1792

Japanese woodblock print of two figures in kimono in an intimate embrace, with calligraphy and household objects around them.

Erotic Print

Woodblock print of a woman with elaborate hair reading a long letter, with a peony roundel in the upper left.

“The Courtesan Hanazuma Reading a Letter,” from the series Beauties Compared to Flowers (Bijin hana awase)

1790s

Woodblock print of two women in striped kimono walking through tall grass, one holding a paper lantern and one a fan.

Elopers in Musashino

early 19th century

Woodblock print of women arranging pampas grass and vases for the Moon Festival, with a child and an inset scene, by Utamaro.

A Woman and a Man Arranging Flowers for the Tsukimi (Moon Festival)

1802

Japanese woodblock print of a standing woman and a kneeling child with a round fan beside an incense burner.

Mother and Child at Dusk (Oyako yugure), from the series "Three Evening Pleasure of the Floating World (Ukiyo san seki)"

c. 1800

Woodblock print of a man and woman in patterned kimonos sheltering from rain beneath an umbrella, c. 1800.

Husband and Wife Caught in an Evening Shower (Fufu no Yudachi), from the series "Three Evening Pleasures of the Float…

c. 1800

Woodblock print of a standing woman in a pink kimono beside a kneeling attendant with a round fan, by Kitagawa Utamaro.

Northern Quarter (Hokkoku), from the series "Three Amusements of Contemporary Beauties (Tosei bijin sanyu)"

c. 1800

Triptych print of women in kimono at a ferry landing with parasol, boats, and a distant mountain and village.

At the Ferry Boat Landing

c. 1804

Triptych woodblock print of figures sheltering from heavy rain under umbrellas and hats beside a tree and grass.

Sheltering from a Sudden Shower

c. 1799/1800

Woodblock print of bridge pillars in rippling water, a red sunset between crossbeams, shoreline trees and boat masts in the d

Pillars of Eitai Bridge

1785

Seven-panel Japanese woodblock print of a procession of women with parasols, banners, a horse and palanquin.

Yoshiwara Impromptu

c. 1797/98

Diptych woodblock print of women in patterned kimono working in a kitchen beside a wooden steamer, kettle and stove.

Kitchen Scene

c. 1794/95

Triptych print of women at a banquet in an interior, with lattice screens, a lake landscape and pine branches behind.

Chinese Beauties at a Banquet

1788/90

Utamaro woodblock triptych of women in kimono around a carriage beneath cherry blossoms, with a railed veranda at right.

An Imperial Carriage

c. 1801/04

Triptych woodblock print of women on boats beneath and beside a wooden bridge over a river, by Utamaro.

On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita)

c. 1795/96

Triptych woodblock print of women fishing with a scoop net from a boat and riverside platform, with fish and river waves.

The Scoop-Net

c. 1800/01

Triptych print of women cleaning a house on a veranda, with a broom, bamboo screen, lanterns and a serving tray.

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year

late 1790s

Woodblock print of women in patterned kimono at a tea house, one reaching to a lattice shelf beside a red lantern and gift bo

Waitresses at a tea house (Ebisu-ya) :Twelve prints of beautiful women

Three-panel Japanese woodblock print of women on a veranda drying clothes, with infants, a cat, and Mount Fuji in the distanc

Drying Clothes (Monohoshi)

c. 1790

Triptych Japanese print of women and men in kimono relaxing in a garden under a pine tree and on a veranda.

Enjoying the Cool in a Garden

c. 1788/90

Japanese print of a hairy caterpillar on morning glory vines, with a bee nest and flying bee beside calligraphy text.

Caterpillar and Bees

1788

Triptych woodblock print of women cleaning a Japanese house, sweeping, carrying tea and hanging lanterns.

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year

c. 1797/99

Portrait of a Geisha of the Uyo Tearoom

Woodblock print of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle and pink and grey kimono, with a hand mirror in the upper right.

From Bijin go menjo

Japanese woodblock print of a woman carrying a child beside a seated man and a toy shrine, with poem text above.

The Fourth Month (Shigatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve months, with kyoka poems

c. 1792/93

Woodblock print of a woman with an elaborate black updo and long hairpins, head bowed, wearing a patterned pink and cream kim

Akashi of the Tamaya, from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana Komachi) (Tamaya uchi Akashi, Uraji, Sh…

c. 1794/95

Woman in patterned kimono reaching into a bamboo birdcage on a yellow tub, Japanese woodblock print by Utamaro.

Murasaki Shikibu: Bird, from the series "Famous Women and Their Poems on Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon (Meifu eika k…

c. 1805

Japanese print of a shirtless man with a fan beside a willow, and a woman pouring water over fans in a tub.

The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve months, with kyoka poems

c. 1792/93

Japanese woodblock diptych of women in kimono serving tea in a tatami room with lanterns and a garden view.

Act Eleven from the series "The Chushingura Drama Parodied by Famous Beauties (Komei bijin mitate Chushingura Junimai…

c. 1794/95

Colour woodblock print of a green lion dance costume with red mask, watched by women on a balcony and performers in the stree

Leeuwendans

1790

Ukiyo-e print of two women with ornate hairstyles and patterned kimono, one holding a striped fan, with a cartouche at upper

Teahouse girl and servant: Snow from the series Comparison of Snow, Moon and Flower Beauty

late 18th century

Woodblock print of three women fishing from a boat on rippling water, one watching from a wooden platform above.

Fishing

late 18th century

Woodblock print of a seated courtesan in a pink floral kimono playing a shamisen, with calligraphy beside her.

Courtesan with a Shamisen

Triptych woodblock print of women playing shamisen and a child in patterned kimono, labeled Momotaro, Urashimataro and Kintar

Kintaro, Urashimataro, and Momotaro, from the triptych "Set of Three Sake Cups for the First Month (Tarozuki mitsugum…

c. 1800/01

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono, one with a blue patterned headwrap leaning over the other.

A Test of Skill - the Headwaters of Amorousness (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami): Osan and Mohei

n.d.

Triptych woodblock print of women in kimono drawing lots for prizes in an interior with screens and lanterns.

Drawing Lots for Prizes (Ho biki)

c. 1798

Woodblock print of a woman and children kneeling before a large screen painting of a fierce Chinese lion, with a peacock feat

Mother and her Children in Front of a Freestanding Screen of a Chinese Lion

1786

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of two women with ornate hairstyles and an umbrella, with a man in a dark robe beside them.

Koharu of the Kinokuniya and Kamiya Jihei

c. 1800

Woodblock print of a woman with ornate hairpins reading a scroll, wearing a red kimono with butterfly patterns.

Yosooi of the Matsubaya, from the series Selections from Six Houses in Yoshiwara (Seiro rokkasen) (Matsubaya Yosooi)

c. 1801/02

Woodblock print of two women with elaborate hairstyles in patterned kimono, one holding a sheet with a plum branch.

Kaksi geishaa

Japanese print of a woman in a blue kimono watching a fox near a small trap, with calligraphy above.

Vrouw bij een vossenklem

1890

Woodblock print of a woman in a green floral kimono holding a pipe, with an elaborate black hairstyle and long hairpins.

Geisha piippu kädessä; Tamayan teetalon geisha Shiratama

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono, one standing and one leaning close, with black hair and orange floral patter

Couple in Love, from the Series Elegant Five-needle Pine

Woodblock print of a frog on a striped stand with a floral arrangement of yellow blossoms rising from a green vessel.

An Arrangement of Valerian and Chinese Bell Flowers

c. 1796

Black and white woodblock print of morning glory vines and blossoms arranged around a woven basket and bamboo stand.

An Arrangement of Morning Glories

c. 1796

Triptych woodblock print of women and attendants crossing a stream before Mount Fuji, with a horse and a falconer.

Young man and his party crossing a stream before Mt. Fuji

c. 1798/1800

Japanese woodblock print of a robed figure lifting a wooden tray above his head beside a lattice window, with a kneeling armo

Sato Shirobei Tadanobu (Sato Shirobei Tadanobu)

c. 1776-80

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors in kimono before a latticed building, one holding a sword, with a calligraphic

Matsumoto Koshiro IV and Nakayama Tomisaburo, the left hand sheet of a triptych entitled “Six Actors Likened to the I…

c. 1784

Woodblock print of a grey hawk perched on a gnarled branch beside white plum blossoms, with pink and yellow accents.

Hawk on a Plum Branch

c. 1796/1804

Japanese woodblock print of three figures in a room, a woman in patterned kimono beside a seated woman and a man lifting a cu

Omando: Ochie, Onokichi of the Matsuya, from the series Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival (Seiro…

1783

Woodblock print of three women in kimono walking on a wooden walkway, one wearing a large pale hat, with hills behind.

Pleasures of the Four Seasons: Colors and Scents of Flowers, left (Shiki no asobi hana no iroka, ge)

c. 1783

Japanese woodblock print of four women in kimono gathered around a bench, one seated, beside a bamboo plant.

Elegant Pleasures: The Scent of Flowers, right (Furyu hana no ka asobi, jo)

c. 1783

Three women in patterned kimono in a garden by a stream, one holding a tea bowl on a tray, with green shrubs behind.

Elegant Pleasures: The Scent of Flowers, left (Furyu hana no ka asobi, ge)

c. 1783

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono holding round fans, with ornate hairpins and patterned robes.

Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks

c. 1794

Japanese woodblock print of two women and a child on a verandah, one reading a scroll, with a swallow flying above.

Evening Cool on the Verandah (Ensaki no yusuzumi): Genre scenes with kyoka poems, in aiban format (Kyoka-iri aiban fu…

c. 1788/90

Japanese woodblock print of a man in black kimono with women holding a lantern and parasol, near cherry blossoms.

Seiro niwaka

n.d.

Woodblock print of two women in a tatami room beside a shoji screen with grass and moon, with calligraphy above.

The Ninth Month (Kugatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve months, with kyoka poems

c. 1792/93

Woodblock print of a saddled horse grazing under a flowering plum tree with white and red blossoms.

Horse beneath a Flowering Plum Tree

c. 1797/99

Woodblock print of a court scene with seated nobles, women on tatami mats, a pine tree, and a horse and rider on a veranda.

New Year at Court, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "The Young God Ebisu (Waka Ebisu)"

New Year, 1789

Japanese woodblock print of a samurai mansion courtyard at New Year, with seated men, servants, and a garden pine.

New Year in a Samurai Mansion, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "The Young God Ebisu (Waka Ebisu)"

New Year, 1789

Woodblock print of a monkey performing for seated women and musicians in a room with a folding screen and veranda.

Performance of a Trained Monkey, from an illustrated poetry anthology entitled "The Young God Ebisu (Waka Ebisu)"

1789

Japanese woodblock print of a green lion dance with red mask on a street, onlookers at a window, and a New Year pine decorati

New Year Street-Performers, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "The Young God Ebisu (Waka Ebisu)"

New Year, 1789

Japanese print of figures in snow near plum blossoms, a pine-decorated gate, and a woman at a latticed window.

Delivering New Year Gifts in the Snow, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "The Young God Ebisu (Waka Ebisu)"

New Year, 1789

Monochrome print of two people towing a covered barge along a snowy river bank, with willows and distant pine-covered hills.

Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World

1790

Woodblock print of cherry trees in bloom above a riverbank, with two women and a seated man near wooden pilings.

The Embankment at Mimeguri

1799

Woodblock print of a kneeling woman with a teapot on a veranda, a shadow on a shoji screen behind her, and a pine branch.

The Nakadaya teahouse

c. 1794/95

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono beside a bamboo blind, with a seated figure visible behind the blind.

Drying and stretching cloth

c. 1796-97