Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese: ; c. 1753 31 October 1806 was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, and is best known for his bijin kubi-e “large-headed pictures of beautiful women” of the 1790s. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. Little is known of Utamaro’s life. His work began to appear in the 1770s, and he rose to prominence in the early 1790s with his portraits of beauties with exaggerated, elongated features. He produced over 2000 known prints and was one of the few ukiyo-e artists to achieve fame throughout Japan in his lifetime. In 1804 he was arrested and manacled for fifty days for making illegal prints made depicting the 16th-century military ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and died two years later. Utamaro’s work reached Europe in the mid-nineteenth century, where it was very popular, enjoying particular acclaim in France. He influenced the European Impressionists, particularly with his use of partial views and his emphasis on light and shade, which they imitated. The reference to the “Japanese influence” among these artists often refers to the work of Utamaro. Matted and framed under glass. Measurements: It is approx. 25 cm sight (exposed image). 19 1/2 x 14 1/2. 36,5 cm with frame. Condition : The print is in good condition with some yellowing and normal signs of aging! One tear in upper right corner and some stains to the mat lower left as shown in the pictures # 9. Please look at pictures. Please call me with any questions. The item “Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806) Original Woodblock Print Signed” is in sale since Monday, April 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “hourestate” and is located in Pikesville, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Original Print
• Subject: Figures & Portraits
• Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
• Framed/Unframed: Framed under glass
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Print Surface: Paper
• Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
• Print Type: Woodcut & Block
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Signed: Signed
• Main Color: Blue
• Style: Asian