Utamaro Kitagawa Collection (#7)

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

Ha... of the Southern Station (Nan eki ha-jirushi), Japan, c. 1795 / 96
Ha... of the Southern Station (Nan eki ha-jirushi), Japan, c. 1795/96

Connoisseurs of Contemporary Manners (Tosei fozoku tsu): The Geisha Style, Japan, n. d
Connoisseurs of Contemporary Manners (Tosei fozoku tsu): The Geisha Style, Japan, n.d

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

Goldfish, from the series "Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures (Furyu kodakara)
Goldfish, from the series " Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures (Furyu kodakara awase)", Japan, c. 1802

Elegant Pleasures: The Scent of Flowers, right (Furyu hana no ka asobi, jo), Japan, c. 1783

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, late 1790s

Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790

Preface, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)"
Preface, from the illustrated book " Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)", Japan, 1789

Six Poets (Rokkasen), 1795-1806 (woodcut)
7075865 Six Poets (Rokkasen), 1795-1806 (woodcut) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 25.1x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows Murasaki Shikibu (English: Lady Murasaki) (c. 973 - c)

Naniwa Okita Admiring Herself in a Mirror, ca. 1790-95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Naniwa Okita Admiring Herself in a Mirror, ca. 1790-95

Fishing, late 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Fishing, late 18th century

A Woman Playing with a Young Boy, ca. 1804. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Woman Playing with a Young Boy, ca. 1804

The Hour of the Ox (1 A. M. -3 A. M. ), ca. 1794. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Hour of the Ox (1 A.M.-3 A.M.), ca. 1794

Souvenir Paintings from Otsu, Stocked in Edo (Edo shi-ire Otsu miyage) Foot-soldier with a Spear and Hawk-handler (Yari mochi yakko to taka sho), ca. 1802-3

Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo, ca. 1791. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo, ca. 1791. (Female Geisha Section of the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival)

Couple in an Evening Shower... ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Couple in an Evening Shower, From the series Three Evening Pleasures of the Floating World, ca. 1800

Parting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Parting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800

The Lovers Oshichi and Kichisaburo, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Lovers Oshichi and Kichisaburo, ca. 1800

The Seventh Hour of the Night, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Seventh Hour of the Night, ca. 1800

Young man, old man and woman, ca. 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Young man, old man and woman, ca. 1798

The Poet Sojo Henjo (816-890) Slipping a Letter into a Womans Sleeve
" The Poet Sojo Henjo (816-890) Slipping a Letter into a Womans Sleeve, " from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen), ca. 1798

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

A Woman Weaving, Seated at a Hand Loom, ca. 1796. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Woman Weaving, Seated at a Hand Loom, ca. 1796

Azumaya no Hana, ca. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Azumaya no Hana, ca. 1790

Two Young Women Wrapped in Yukata After a Bath, ca. 1796. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Two Young Women Wrapped in Yukata After a Bath, ca. 1796

The Making of Silk Floss, ca. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Making of Silk Floss, ca. 1790

Yamauba Playing with the Young Kintoki, ca. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba Playing with the Young Kintoki, ca. 1795

Takashima Ohisa Using Two Mirrors to Observe Her Coiffure, ca. 1795

Shared Feelings in the Bedchamber of Komurasaki and Gompachi, ca. 1795

Hanaogi of the Gomeiro, ... ca. 1794-95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
" Hanaogi of the Gomeiro, " from the series Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryo kurabe: Gomeiro Hanaogi), ca. 1794-95

The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade under Blossoming Cherry Trees, ca. 1788

The Oiran Hinazuru of Chojiya Standing upon a Pile of Futon, ca. 1794

Two Women with a Baby who is Playing on the Floor, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Two Women with a Baby who is Playing on the Floor, ca. 1793

Lantern Float, early 1800s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lantern Float, early 1800s

Women Weaving Silk Cloth, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Weaving Silk Cloth, ca. 1800

Chushingura Act III, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Chushingura Act III, ca. 1800

Mother and Child, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Mother and Child, ca. 1800

Woman Reading a Letter under a Mosquito Net, ca. 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Reading a Letter under a Mosquito Net, ca. 1798

Geisha Walking through the Snow at Night, ca. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Geisha Walking through the Snow at Night, ca. 1797

Gonpachi ni Komurasaki no Toko no Tsuki, ca. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Gonpachi ni Komurasaki no Toko no Tsuki, ca. 1795

Yamauba and Kintaro, ca. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba and Kintaro, ca. 1795

Mother and Child, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Mother and Child, ca. 1793

Mother and Child, ca. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Mother and Child, ca. 1790

The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788

Women and a Man in the Country; Some pageant(?), late 18th-early 19th century

A View of the Pleasures of the Taiko and His Five Wives at Rakuto, 1804

Women Worshipping the Rising Sun between the Twin Rocks at Ise, late 18th-early 19th century

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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.