Kitagawa Utamaro (喜多川 歌麿 , ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806) (his name was archaically romanized as Outamaro) was a Japanese print maker and painter, and is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.
His work reached Europe in the mid 19th century, where it was very popular, enjoying particular acclaim in France. He influenced the European Impressionists, particularly with his use of partial views, with an emphasis on light and shade.
"I chose to post this artist because a lot of the time Japanese
, Korean and Chinese arts go over looked so i thought i would be a bit different. i picked this piece of artwork because of the cultural reference it has to the work. as well as the oil marks and how the work looks i think its very bold eye catching and distinct to the artist or place it came from. that is what i like about it."
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