Kitagawa Collection

The Lovers Umegawa and Chubei : Japanese Oban print, c1797, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)
UTAMARO: LOVERS, 1797. The Lovers Umegawa and Chubei : Japanese Oban print, c1797, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)

Beauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi, late 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Beauty 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

The centre panel of The Pearl Divers, c1797-98, (1936). Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The 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). Creator
Right 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

Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London

Women on a boat, 1801, (1924). Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women on a boat, 1801, (1924). From the " Ehon Shiki-No-Hana" (Picture-book of the Flowers of the Four Seasons), by Kitagawa Utamaro, [1801]

The left hand and last panel of The Pearl Divers triptych, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
The left hand and last panel of a triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman lowering one leg into water with another pointing at fish

The heads of two women by Utamaro Kitagawa
The heads of two women - print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805). Date: circa 1790s

Attendant holding up a magnificent crown by Kitagawa
An Attendant holding up a magnificent crown on a cushion - print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805). Date: circa 1790s

Japanese Mother sleeps as baby causes havoc
A Japanese Mother sleeps as her baby causes havoc, by knocking a flowerpot filled with water all over the floor - print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805). Date: circa 1790s

Japanese Mother prepares to feed her baby by Kitagawa
A Japanese Mother prepares to breast-feed her infant child - print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805). Date: circa 1790s

Reproduction of a print by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805) showing two Japanese women looking on as a young artist paints a classical zen portrait of Daruma (Bodhidharma)

Two women, one with an infant - painting by Utamaro Kitagawa
Painting by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1805) of two women, one with an infant on her back. Date: late 18th century

Making Up For The Stage, c1780. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Making Up For The Stage, c1780. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Kitagawa Utamaro, Japanese artist, late18th or early 19th century (1956). Self-portrait detail from a woodcut book showing Utamaro (1753-1806) painting a phoenix on the walls of a Yoshiwara house

Woman Wiping Sweat, 1798. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Wiping Sweat, 1798. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Madonna of the Paper Stork, (1901). Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Madonna of the Paper Stork, (1901). Japanese woman making origami figures. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Lovers, Chubei and Umegawa, late 18th/early 19th century. From the British Museum, London

Kitagawa Utamaro print - Watching Divers for Shellfish
Reproduction of a woodcut by Kitagawa Utamaro (1750-1806) entitled: Watching Divers for Shellfish. Date: circa late 18th century

The Courtesans Matsura and Yosoi of the Matsubaya, woodcut, colour
Woodcut, colour. The Courtesans Matsura and Yosoi of the Matsubaya

Kitagawa Utamaro print - Girls on a Bridge
Reproduction of a woodcut by Kitagawa Utamaro (1750-1806) entitled: Girls on a Bridge. Date: circa late 18th century

Ase o fuku onna, Woman wiping sweat. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1798, printed between 1918 and 1923], 1 print : woodcut, color

Poppen o fuku musume, Young lady blowing on a poppin. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1790, printed between 1918 and 1923], 1 print : woodcut, color

Naniwaya okita, Okita of Naniwa-ya. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1793, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Fumiyomu onna, Woman reading a letter. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [178-, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a half-length portrait of a woman reading a letter

ikarakuri, Viewing a peep box show. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801
AIkarakuri, Viewing a peep box show. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 25.7 cm

Fukubiki, Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1804, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.2 x 26.5 cm

Daikagura, Lion dance of a Daikagura performance. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [ca. 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.1 x 35.7 cm

Fuyu no yanebune, Enjoying a river cruise in winter. Kitagawa, Hidemaro, active 1804-1817, artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 31.5 x 20.7 cm

Itsuzuke no satsuki, House of Ichizuke. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 17.7 x 26.4 cm

Futamigaura, Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.4 x 26.3 cm. Print shows three women walking in the surf at the edge of a beach at

igiyauchi tsukasa, The courtesan Tsukasa of igiya. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806
AIgiyauchi tsukasa, The courtesan Tsukasa of AIgiya. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.2 x 26.2 cm

Amagoi komachi, Komachi praying for rain. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.3 x 26.4 cm

Yamauba no chichi o suh kintaro, Yamauba breast feeding Kintaro. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.8 x 25.1 cm

Ariwara no narihira, Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.4 x 26 cm

Matsubaya uchi somenosuke, The courtesan Somenosuke of the house of Matsuba. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [ca. 1794], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.7 x 25.6 cm

Araihari, Hanging laundry to dry. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1795 and 1801, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.3 x 25.6 cm. Print shows two women hanging laundry

Yamauba no kami o tsukamu kintaro, Kintaro grabbing Yamaubas hair. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.4 x 26.2 cm

Michinoku, Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1793 or 1794, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.3 x 26.2 cm

Hinamatsuri, Girls festival (hinamatsuri). Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.2 x 24.7 cm. Print shows a woman and children at a tea party

Kagiya osen to takashima ohisa, Osen of Kagiya and Ohisa of Takashima. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1793 or 1794, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.3 x 25.3 cm

ChAcfu no tamagawa, Tama River in ChAcfu. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1792 and 1795], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.7 x 19.1 cm

TaikAc gosai rakutAc yA'kan no zu, Hideyoshi and his wives. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.9 x 24.8 cm

Sandanme, Act three [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.4 x 23.2 cm

Kudanme, Act nine [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.2 x 23 cm

Tabako o suu onna, Woman smoking a pipe. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [1791 or 1792], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.3 x 22.8 cm. Print shows a bare-breasted woman smoking a pipe

Rokudanme, Act six [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.3 x 22.8 cm

JA'danme, Act ten [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.1 x 23 cm

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"Kitagawa: Capturing the Essence of Beauty and Love in 18th-19th Century Japan" Step into the enchanting world of Kitagawa, a renowned artist whose masterpieces continue to mesmerize us today. From the delicate brushstrokes of "Beauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi" to the passionate embrace depicted in "The Lovers Umegawa and Chubei, " Kitagawa Utamaro's artistry transports us to a bygone era. In his print titled "Watching Divers for Shellfish, " we witness everyday life unfolding before our eyes, as fishermen dive fearlessly into the depths of the sea. The vivid colors and intricate details bring this scene to life, showcasing Kitagawa's remarkable talent for capturing human emotions. "The Pearl Divers" triptych takes us on an extraordinary journey beneath the waves. In each panel, Utamaro skillfully portrays not only breathtaking underwater landscapes but also tells a story of resilience and determination. As we gaze upon these prints, we are transported into a realm where beauty meets strength. "Lovers in an Upstairs Room" invites us into an intimate space where passion ignites between two souls. This piece is part of "The Poem of the Pillow, " a collection that explores love and desire through poetic imagery. Utamaro's attention to detail allows us to feel every emotion radiating from his subjects' expressions. Moving away from romance, Kitagawa captures moments of serenity with "Girls on a Bridge. " Here, young women stand against a backdrop adorned with cherry blossoms, symbolizing both transience and beauty—a quintessential theme in Japanese art. With "Women on a Boat, " Utamaro showcases his ability to depict gracefulness even amidst movement. The flowing lines convey elegance as these women navigate through calm waters—a testament to their inner strength. Utamaro's mastery extends beyond people; he also captures the essence of everyday life.