Kitagawa Utamaro
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Kitagawa.
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]
Career[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
- Two women inspecting silk
- Young lady blowing on a poppin, 1790
- Geisha playing the shamisen, 1803
- Still life flowers, c. 1802-1806
References[change | change source]
Other websites[change | change source]
- Kitagawa Utamaro Online
- Utamaro
- (from "Collection of Insects in Pictures") Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
- Kitagawa Utamaro at Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, Connecticut Archived 2007-10-11 at the Wayback Machine