Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print “Three Beauties of the Present Day” After Kitagawa Utamaro

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This listing is for an incredible example of Edo Period Japanese art.

This original woodblock print dates to the 18th … Read more This listing is for an incredible example of Edo Period Japanese art.

This original woodblock print dates to the 18th century and is the work of Kitagawa Utamaro.

Utamaro is regarded as one of the most notable designers of ukiyo-e paintings and woodblock prints.

His pieces have been displayed in legendary galleries and museums across the globe, including the Metropolitan in New York.beautifully framed vintage Japanese woodblock print of “Three Beauties of the Present Day” (Tōji San Bijin), originally designed in 1793 by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806), one of Japan’s most celebrated ukiyo-e masters.

The artwork portrays three renowned courtesans of the Edo period, Tomimoto Toyohina, Naniwaya Kita, and Takashima Hisa, known collectively as the “Three Beauties.” Utamaro’s composition is famous for its elegant profiles, subtle expressions, and fine linework symbolizing grace and refinement in Edo Japan.

This piece is a 20th-century color woodblock, framed under glass in a classic gilt frame with a wide mat. It retains the timeless delicacy and poise of the original while offering strong decorative and historical appeal. See less