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Their elaborate hairstyles, adorned with numerous hairpins, indicate their high rank and professional identity. The artist employs a refined line quality to define the contours of their faces and the folds of their kimonos. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft tones to balance the decorative patterns of the garments. The background is kept neutral, which directs the viewer's attention to the subjects and their interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro captures the poise and composure expected of women in their position. The print serves as a record of the fashion and cultural norms of the late eighteenth century. By focusing on the specific identities of these women, the artist provides a glimpse into the social hierarchy of the pleasure quarters. The work demonstrates the technical precision of the ukiyo-e tradition, where the collaboration between the artist, carver, and printer resulted in a sophisticated final product. This print remains a representative example of Utamaro's ability to combine portraiture with the decorative elements of textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/tametomo-and-messenger-from-the-series-three-great-warriors-katsukawa-shuntei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTametomo and Messenger, from the series Three Great Warriors - Katsukawa Shuntei — Katsukawa Shuntei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/night-view-of-the-yamato-tea-house-in-nawate-dori-seen-from-shijo-bridge-hasegawa-sadanobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNight View of the Yamato Tea-house in Nawate Dori Seen from Shijo Bridge - Hasegawa Sadanobu — Hasegawa Sadanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827205411151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827258167631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827258200399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58827258233167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58827258265935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58827258298703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58827258331471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58827258364239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58827258397007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58827258429775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58827258462543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58827258495311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesans-Kasugano-and-Utahama-of-Tamaya_Poster_CompositorV1_1789880846518.jpg?v=1789881619","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-courtesans-kasugano-and-utahama-of-tamaya-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}