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Beauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi, late 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa UtamaroBeauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi, late 18th or early 19th century. From the series The famous Beauties of Our Days. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Ichikawa of the Matsubaya, 1790-1800. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroIchikawa of the Matsubaya, 1790-1800. The oiran, or high-ranking yujo woman of pleasure Ichikawa, who worked in the Matsuba house in the Edomachi Itchome district of the Yoshiwara
Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Private Collection
Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Private Collection
The centre panel of The Pearl Divers, c1797-98, (1936). Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe centre panel of a triptych, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman in patterned blue kimono, combing wet hair while breastfeeding a naked child
Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). CreatorRight hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman wringing waistcloth holding knife in her mouth while
The Courtesan Hanamurasaki of Tamaya from the series Supreme Beauties of the Present Day, 1794
Lovers under a Futon, c1800. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroLovers under a Futon, c1800
Outing to View Maples in Autumn. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801. Private Collection
Interior Scene on a Snowy Day. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801. Private Collection
Girls Playing New Year Games. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon... 1801)Girls Playing New Year Games. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon... 1801. Private Collection
Gathering Spring Herbs. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki... 1801)Gathering Spring Herbs. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki... 1801. Private Collection
Woman Holding a Cup on a Tray (image 2 of 2), between circa 1794 and circa 1795. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroWoman Holding a Cup on a Tray (image 2 of 2), between circa 1794 and circa 1795
Customer Entertained in the Yoshiwara, 1804. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroCustomer Entertained in the Yoshiwara, 1804. From Illustrated Book of Annual Celebrations in the Green Houses
Niwaka Performance (image 2 of 2), c1795. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroNiwaka Performance (image 2 of 2), c1795
Niwaka Performance (image 1 of 2), c1795. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroNiwaka Performance (image 1 of 2), c1795
Preparing Raw Fish, 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroPreparing Raw Fish, 18th century
The Calligraphy Lesson, 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Calligraphy Lesson, 18th century
Women Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroWomen Stretching Silk (image 3 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798
Women Stretching Silk (image 2 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroWomen Stretching Silk (image 2 of 3), between circa 1797 and circa 1798
The Courtesan Shinahara of Tsuruya with the Kamuro Shinobu, c1800. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Courtesan Shinahara of Tsuruya with the Kamuro Shinobu, c1800
Courtesan Shinohara from the House of Tsuruya, c1804. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroCourtesan Shinohara from the House of Tsuruya, c1804
A Beauty of the Matsuba, from the series "Courtesans of the Five Festivals (Yukun gosekku)", ca 1805. Private Collection
The Ninth Month (Kugatsu), from an untitled series of Twelve Months, 1792. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)The Ninth Month (Kugatsu), from an untitled series of Twelve Months, 1792. Private Collection
Woman Nursing a Baby, 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroWoman Nursing a Baby, 18th century
Bon Festival Lanterns and Plant Seller, from the illustrated book "Picture Book... New Year, 1801Bon Festival Lanterns and Plant Seller, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 2, Japan, New Year, 1801
New Year Manzai Performance at a Feudal Lord's Mansion, from the illustrated book "Picture... 1801New Year Manzai Performance at a Feudal Lord's Mansion, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801
The Courtesan Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from an untitled series of courtesans of the... c. 1797The Courtesan Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from an untitled series of courtesans of the Matsubaya as five musicians, Japan, c. 1797
Wakaume of the Tamaya in Edo-cho itchome, and her child attendants Mumeno and Iroka... c. 1793/94Wakaume of the Tamaya in Edo-cho itchome, and her child attendants Mumeno and Iroka (Edo-cho itchome, Tamaya uchi Wakaume Mumeno Iroka), Japan, c. 1793/94
Hour of the Sheep [2 pm] (hitsuji no koku), from the series “Sundial of Young Women"... c. 1794/95Hour of the Sheep [2 pm] (hitsuji no koku), from the series "Sundial of Young Women" ("Musume hi-dokei"), Japan, c. 1794/95
Yosooi of the Matsubaya, from the series Selections from Six Houses in Yoshiwara... c. 1801/02Yosooi of the Matsubaya, from the series Selections from Six Houses in Yoshiwara (Seiro rokkasen) (Matsubaya Yosooi), Japan, c. 1801/02
Reflective Love, from the series "Anthology of Poems: The Love Section (Kasen koi no... c1793/94)Reflective Love, from the series "Anthology of Poems: The Love Section (Kasen koi no bu) (Mono-omou koi)", Japan, c. 1793/94
Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties... c. 1795/96Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties (Gonin bijin aikyo kurabe)", Japan, c. 1795/96
Woman Reading a Letter, from the series Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy (Fujo... c. 1792/93)Woman Reading a Letter, from the series Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy (Fujo ninso juppon) (Fumi yomu onna), Japan, c. 1792/93
Edo Geisha, from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles...", Japan, c. 1801/02Edo Geisha, from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles (Tosei onna fuzoku tsu)", Japan, c. 1801/02
The Style of a Feudal Lord's Household (Yashiki-fu), from the series Guide...c. 1800/01. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Style of a Feudal Lord's Household (Yashiki-fu), from the series Guide to Contemporary Styles (Tosei fuzoku tsu), Japan, c. 1800/01
Ohatsu and Tokubei, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko...c1798/99)Ohatsu and Tokubei, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", Japan, c. 1798/99
Komurasaki and Gonpachi, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko... c1798/99)Komurasaki and Gonpachi, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", Japan, c. 1798/99
Koharu and Jihei, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style... Japan, c. 1798/99Koharu and Jihei, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", Japan, c. 1798/99
Sankatsu and Hanshichi, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko... c.1798/99)Sankatsu and Hanshichi, from the series "Fashionable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", Japan, c. 1798/99
Ohan and Choemon, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style... Japan, c. 1798/99Ohan and Choemon, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", Japan, c. 1798/99
The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve... c. 1792/93The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve months, with kyoka poems, Japan, c. 1792/93
Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96
Woman Exhaling Smoke from a Pipe, from the series "Ten Classes of Women's... Japan, c. 1792/93Woman Exhaling Smoke from a Pipe, from the series "Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy (Fujo ninso juppon)", Japan, c. 1792/93
Tying Thread, from the series “Women's Handicrafts: Models of Dexterity" ("Fujin tewaza)Tying Thread, from the series "Women's Handicrafts: Models of Dexterity" ("Fujin tewaza ayatsuri kagami"), Japan, c. 1797/98
The Poet Fun'ya no Yasuhide, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal... c. 1804/05The Poet Fun'ya no Yasuhide, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Tosei kodomo rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1804/05
Takigawa of the Ogiya (Ogiya uchi Takigawa, Onami, Menami, Kisagawa, Hanamichi...Japan, 1793)Takigawa of the Ogiya (Ogiya uchi Takigawa, Onami, Menami, Kisagawa, Hanamichi, Himekawa, Kumegawa), Japan, 1793
The Poet Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal... c. 1804/05The Poet Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Tosei kodomo rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1804/05
The Poet Sojo Henjo, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal Poets... c. 1804/05The Poet Sojo Henjo, from the series "Modern Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Tosei kodomo rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1804/05
The Courtesan Yoso-oi of the Pine Needle House in the Yoshiwara and Her Attendant...About 1802The Courtesan Yoso-oi of the Pine Needle House in the Yoshiwara and Her Attendant (Matsubaya Yoso-oi), Japan, About 1802
The Habit of Criticizing Others (Ta o soshiru kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits...c. 1797The Habit of Criticizing Others (Ta o soshiru kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits (Nakute nana kuse)", Japan, c. 1797
High-Ranked Courtesan, from the series Five Shades of Ink in the Northern Quarter... c. 1794/95High-Ranked Courtesan, from the series Five Shades of Ink in the Northern Quarter (Hokkoku goshiki-zumi) (Oiran), Japan, c. 1794/95
Preparing Food for a Nightingale, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "Men's Stamping... 1798Preparing Food for a Nightingale, from the illustrated kyoka anthology "Men's Stamping Dance (Otoko toka)", Japan, 1798
The Asahiya Widow, from the series “Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96The Asahiya Widow, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets" ("Komei bijin rokkasen"), Japan, c. 1795/96
Tatsumi Roko, from the series “Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets"... c. 1794/96Tatsumi Roko, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets" ("Komei bijin rokkasen"), Japan, c. 1794/96
Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96
No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 10 (ju), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)No. 10 (ju), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 7 (nana), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c1798/1800)No. 7 (nana), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 6 (roku), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c1798/1800)No. 6 (roku), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 8 (hachi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)No. 8 (hachi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 5 (go), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko...c.1798/1800)No. 5 (go), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 4 (shi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)No. 4 (shi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 3 (san), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)No. 3 (san), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 2 (ni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko...c.1798/1800)No. 2 (ni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
No. 1 (ichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c1798/1800)No. 1 (ichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
The Habit of Boisterousness (Sawagashiki kuse), from the series "Seven Bad...", Japan, c. 1797The Habit of Boisterousness (Sawagashiki kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits (Nakute nana kuse)", Japan, c. 1797
Hour of the Rat [12pm] (Ne no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara... c. 1794Hour of the Rat [12pm] (Ne no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Boar (I no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro...", Japan, c. 1794)Hour of the Boar (I no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Dog (Inu no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni... c. 1794)Hour of the Dog (Inu no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Cock (Tori no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara...", Japan, c. 1794Hour of the Cock (Tori no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Monkey [4pm] (Saru no koku), from the series “The Twelve Hours in... c. 1794. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroHour of the Monkey [4pm] (Saru no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara" ("Seiro juni toki tsuzuki"), Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Sheep (Hitsuji no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni...c1794)Hour of the Sheep (Hitsuji no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Horse (Uma no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara... Japan, c. 1794Hour of the Horse (Uma no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Dragon (Tatsu no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro... c. 1794)Hour of the Dragon (Tatsu no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Hare [6am] (U no koku), from the series “The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara”... c. 1794Hour of the Hare [6am] (U no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara" ("Seiro juni toki tsuzuki"), Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Tiger (Tora no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro... c. 1794)Hour of the Tiger (Tora no koku), from the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara... c. 1794Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series "The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794
The White Coat, from the series "New Patterns of Brocade Woven in Utamaro Style...", c. 1796/98The White Coat, from the series "New Patterns of Brocade Woven in Utamaro Style (Nishiki-ori Utamaro-gata-moyo)", Japan, c. 1796/98
Pipe, from the series Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study of Women... Japan, 1802/03. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroPipe, from the series Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study of Women (Fujin sogaku juttai) (Kiseru), Japan, 1802/03
Miyahito of the Ogiya, Whose Assistants Are Tsubaki and Shirabe (Ogiya uchi... Japan, 1793/94)Miyahito of the Ogiya, Whose Assistants Are Tsubaki and Shirabe (Ogiya uchi Miyahito, Tsubaki, Shirabe), Japan, 1793/94
Takigawa, from the series "Array of Supreme Beauties of the Present Day...", Japan, c. 1794Takigawa, from the series "Array of Supreme Beauties of the Present Day (Toji zensei bijin zoroe)", Japan, c. 1794
Hour of the Monkey [4pm] (Saru no koku), from the series "Sundial of Young Women...c. 1794/95Hour of the Monkey [4pm] (Saru no koku), from the series "Sundial of Young Women (Musume hi-dokei)", Japan, c. 1794/95
