Kitagawa Utamaro Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print "Utamaro Masterpiece Selection" 2-Print Set Yu-U-Do Publishing Reprint Bijin-ga Ukiyo-e Artist

This is a high-quality reproduction woodblock print that brings to life the masterpieces of Kitagawa Utamaro, one of Japan's most representative ukiyo-e artists. It faithfully recreates the pinnacle of "bijinga" (pictures of beautiful women), which can be said to be Utamaro's signature style, using traditional woodblock printing techniques true to those of the era. "Ten Types of Women Physiognomy: The Appearance of Infidelity" A piece from the "Physiognomy" series, which attempted to depict even the inner personality of women. Characterized by delicate line work and skin rendered with translucent clarity. "Beautiful Woman Holding a Fan (Working Title)" A superb work reflecting the strong customs of the Edo period, depicting a woman in gorgeous kimono holding a hand fan (uchiwa). Kitagawa Utamaro: An ukiyo-e artist who was active during the latter half of the Edo period. Along with Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, he is one of the most well-known Japanese artists worldwide. He particularly specialized in "Ookubi-e" (large-head pictures) featuring enlarged portraits of women. Regarding your purchase: This product is an antique/used item. There may be signs of aging deterioration or minor scratches. If you are not accustomed to vintage items or require perfection in every detail, please refrain from purchasing. Condition and grade are judged according to our standards. In some cases, the place of manufacture, year, or author may be unknown. Please judge based on the images provided, and contact us beforehand if you have any concerns. Regarding returns and cancellations: We exercise extreme care when shipping products. However, if there is a significant discrepancy between the product name and the actual item, or if damage occurs during transit, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the goods. We will handle the matter sincerely. Returns and cancellations for reasons other than those listed above cannot be accepted. Please understand that minor scratches not visible in the images or oversights during photography may exist, and purchase accordingly.