Kitagawa Utamaro Paintings

In the history of art history, Kitagawa Utamaro is remembered for paintings that connect personal vision with the broader language of Ukiyoe.

Seen across the surviving oeuvre, the paintings reveal a steady concern for subject, composition, and the visual character expected of the period. Well-known examples include *A Beauty* and *A Woman Playing A Poppin*, which are often cited when introducing the artist’s work.

Today, Kitagawa Utamaro continues to appear in museum holdings, reference works, and discussions of collecting because the paintings offer a strong entry point into ukiyoe.

Context

Movement Ukiyoe

Period c.1753-1806

Nationality Japanese

Notable Works

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A Beauty

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A Woman Playing A Poppin

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Dojouji

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Enjoyable Looks

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Komuraski and Gompachi

Artworks By Kitagawa Utamaro

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The Hour Of The Dog
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The Hour Of The Dragon
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The Hour Of The Hare
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The Hour Of The Horse
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The Hour Of The Monkey
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The Hour Of The Ox
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The Hour Of The Rat
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The Hour Of The Snake
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The Hour Of The Tiger
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The Hussy
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The Lazybones
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The Lower Class
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The Middle Class
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The Upper Class
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Young Woman’s Narrative Chanting To The Samisen
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