Two Beauties, One Holding a Teacup, the Other Fingering her Hairpin
About the Artwork

Kitagawa Utamaro was a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, celebrated for his masterful depictions of women and everyday life. Best known for his bijinga (“pictures of beautiful women”), Utamaro transformed traditional portraiture by portraying his subjects with striking individuality, elegance, and ...

SKUcorbxxxx_frgc_1421
CreatorKitagawa Utamaro
Year1797
MediumWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Original dimensions10 x 15 in.
Archive IDrs:100:50315