Utamaro Kitagawa Collection (#6)

Woman Holding a Round Fan, Japan, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Holding a Round Fan, Japan, c. 1797

Two Young Women after a Bath, Japan, c. 1803. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Two Young Women after a Bath, Japan, c. 1803

Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801 / 06. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801/06

Emerging from a Mosquito Net, Japan, c. 1797 / 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Emerging from a Mosquito Net, Japan, c. 1797/1800

Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night, Japan, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night, Japan, c. 1797

Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, Japan, c. 1794. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, Japan, c. 1794

Yamauba with Kintaro Holding a Toy Mask, Japan, c. 1801 / 04. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba with Kintaro Holding a Toy Mask, Japan, c. 1801/04

Three Beauties of Yoshiwara (Seiro san bijin), Japan, 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Three Beauties of Yoshiwara (Seiro san bijin), Japan, 1793

Woman Holding a Tortoise-shell Hair-comb, Japan, c. 1795 / 96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Holding a Tortoise-shell Hair-comb, Japan, c. 1795/96

Act IV, from Treasury of the Loyal Retainers, Japan, c. 1801 / 02
Act IV, from Treasury of the Loyal Retainers, Japan, c. 1801/02. Preparations for a moon-viewing party: pampas grasses and chrysanthemums are being arranged

Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya with Attendants Senkaku and Banki, Japan, n. d
Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya with Attendants Senkaku and Banki, Japan, n.d

Seiro niwaka onna geisha no bu: Asazumabune Ogiuri Uta... Japan, 1793
Seiro niwaka onna geisha no bu: Asazumabune Ogiuri Uta..... Japan, 1793

Woman Holding up a Piece of Fabric (Nuno o kazasu onna), Japan, c. 1795 / 96
Woman Holding up a Piece of Fabric (Nuno o kazasu onna), Japan, c. 1795/96

The Ninth Month, from the series "Five Amorous Festivals of Love
The Ninth Month, from the series " Five Amorous Festivals of Love (Aibore iro no gosekku)", Japan, 1801

Act VIII (Hachidanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers... Japan, c
Act VIII (Hachidanme), from the series " The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1798/99

Mosquito Net, from the series Model Young Women in Mist (Kasumi-ori musume... Japan, c)
Mosquito Net, from the series Model Young Women in Mist (Kasumi-ori musume hinagata) (Kaya), Japan, c. 1794/95

Hairdresser, from the series "Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin tewaza)
Hairdresser, from the series " Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin tewaza juni ko)", Japan, c. 1798/99

Act IX (Kudanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)
Act IX (Kudanme), from the series " The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1798/99

A Test of Skill - the Headwaters of Amorousness (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami): Osan and Mohei, Japan, n.d

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine (Furyu goyo)
Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine (Furyu goyo no matsu)", Japan, c. 1797/98

Tsukioka of the Hyogoya (Hyogoya uchi tsukioka), from the series "Seiro bijin meika
Tsukioka of the Hyogoya (Hyogoya uchi tsukioka), from the series " Seiro bijin meika awase", Japan, c. 1801

Mother and Child, from the series "New Patterns dyed in Five Colors (Shingata)
Mother and Child, from the series " New Patterns dyed in Five Colors (Shingata goshiki zome)", Japan, c. 1803

Fishing Excursion, Japan, c. 1799. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Fishing Excursion, Japan, c. 1799

The Embankment at Mimeguri, Japan, 1799. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Embankment at Mimeguri, Japan, 1799

A Set of Three Romantic Journeys (Michiyuki sanpuku tsui), Japan, c. 1799

Peonies, Japan, n. d. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Peonies, Japan, n.d

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797 / 99
House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797/99

Women Imitating an Imperial Procession, Japan, 1805. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Imitating an Imperial Procession, Japan, 1805. An ornate headdress is carried by one of the group

Chinese Beauties at a Banquet, Japan, 1788 / 90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Chinese Beauties at a Banquet, Japan, 1788/90

Drawing Lots for Prizes (Ho biki), Japan, c. 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drawing Lots for Prizes (Ho biki), Japan, c. 1798

Cherry Blossom Banquet (Oka no utage), Japan, n. d. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Cherry Blossom Banquet (Oka no utage), Japan, n.d

Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World, Japan, 1790

Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90

Hawk on a Plum Branch, Japan, c. 1796 / 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Hawk on a Plum Branch, Japan, c. 1796/1804

Chrysanthemum Boy, Japan, c. 1801 / 02. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Chrysanthemum Boy, Japan, c. 1801/02

Atage, from the series "A Selection of Eastern Beauties (Azuma bijin erami)"
Atage, from the series " A Selection of Eastern Beauties (Azuma bijin erami)", Japan, c. 1798

Mount Goten, from the illustrated book "Statue of Fugen (Fugen-zo)", Japan, c
Mount Goten, from the illustrated book " Statue of Fugen (Fugen-zo)", Japan, c. 1790

Sato Shirobei Tadanobu (Sato Shirobei Tadanobu), Japan, c. 1776-80

Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Courtesans beneath Wisteria Arbor, Japan, c. 1795

Yamauba Holding Chestnuts while Kintaro Reaches for Them, Japan, c. 1804 / 05
Yamauba Holding Chestnuts while Kintaro Reaches for Them, Japan, c. 1804/05

At the Ferry Boat Landing, Japan, c. 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
At the Ferry Boat Landing, Japan, c. 1804

Women watching fireworks at Sumida River, Japan, c. 1795 / 96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women watching fireworks at Sumida River, Japan, c. 1795/96

Takashima Ohisa, Japan, c. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Takashima Ohisa, Japan, c. 1793

Okita and Ofuji, Japan, c. 1793 / 94. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Okita and Ofuji, Japan, c. 1793/94. The once famous but now middle-aged beauty Ofuji, wearing a gingko-patterned robe, hands a scroll to the young waitress Naniwaya Okita

Woman Sitting on Veranda, Japan, c. 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Sitting on Veranda, Japan, c. 1798

Childs nightmare of ghosts, Japan, c. 1800 / 01. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Childs nightmare of ghosts, Japan, c. 1800/01

The Courtesan Yosooi of the Matsubaya, Japan, c. 1799. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Courtesan Yosooi of the Matsubaya, Japan, c. 1799

A Young Girl Offering Tea to Another Woman, Japan, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Young Girl Offering Tea to Another Woman, Japan, c. 1797

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Utamaro Kitagawa, a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the late 18th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite woodblock prints. His works showcased the beauty and allure of women in various settings, capturing their elegance and grace. In "The Courtesan Umegawa and Chubei from the Courier Service, " Utamaro depicted a tender moment between two lovers. The vibrant colors and intricate details brought this scene to life, evoking emotions of love and longing. "Double Pillow" portrayed an intimate encounter between two geishas. With delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail, Utamaro captured the sensuality and intimacy shared by these women. In "Geisha of the West District, " Utamaro showcased the captivating charm of a geisha as she elegantly posed for the viewer. The vibrant colors added depth to her character, making her presence truly mesmerizing. One of Utamaro's most famous prints was "Lovers under an Umbrella. " This piece exuded romance as it depicted a couple seeking shelter from rain under an umbrella. The soft hues created a dreamlike atmosphere that emphasized their affectionate bond. "The Ninth Month" highlighted one of Japan's amorous festivals through its depiction of couples engaged in passionate encounters. Utamaro skillfully conveyed their desire through subtle gestures and expressions. Utamaro also explored themes beyond human subjects; in "Yamauba Holding Chestnuts while Kintaro Reaches for Them, " he illustrated folklore characters amidst nature's beauty. This print demonstrated his versatility as an artist while maintaining his signature style. Through works like "Drums and Shamisen, " Utamaro celebrated traditional Japanese music by showcasing performers engrossed in their artistry. The dynamic composition reflected both movement and harmony within this cultural tradition. "The Pearl Divers" triptych revealed three panels depicting divers collecting pearls underwater—a testament to Utamaro's ability to capture the beauty of everyday life.