Young Woman Applying Makeup - Kitagawa Utamaro
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting a young woman applying makeup. This Ukiyo-e artwork captures a moment of quiet intimacy, showcasing the artist's skill in portraying female beauty and the details of Edo-period life.
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a leading Japanese artist of the Ukiyo-e style, celebrated for his prints of beautiful women (bijin-ga). Active during the late 18th century in Edo (modern Tokyo), Utamaro captured the refined elegance and fleeting moments of the pleasure quarters. His work is characterised by its sensitive portrayal of female beauty, innovative compositions, and technical mastery of woodblock printing. This print depicts a young woman in the act of applying makeup, a common theme in Utamaro's oeuvre. The composition focuses on the woman's face reflected in a mirror, with her back turned to the viewer. Her elaborate hairstyle, adorned with a hairpin, and the patterned kimono suggest her status as a courtesan or geisha. The delicate lines and subtle gradations of colour in the print demonstrate Utamaro's skill in capturing the nuances of light and shadow, enhancing the overall sense of intimacy and refinement.
Young Woman Applying Makeup - Kitagawa Utamaro
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Solid wood frames, UV-protected acrylic glaze, and archival backing for lasting durability.
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Kitagawa Utamaro
inventing the close-up portrait in Japanese printmaking, turning Edo shopgirls into celebrities, and being manacled for fifty days over a print of the wrong ruler
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