Kitagawa Utamaro
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- In this Japanese name, the family name is Kitagawa.
Kitagawa Utamaro (喜多川歌麿, 1753-1806), also called Utamaro, was a Japanese artist. He was a master of the ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.[1]
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Career [change]
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]
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Young lady blowing on a poppin, 1790
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Geisha playing the shamisen, 1800
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Still life flowers, c. 1802-1806
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