Japonism-Ukiyoe-Kitagawa-Utamaro-Three-Favorite-Beauties
$310
🌏 Description
Step into the golden world of Edo-era beauty with Three Favorite Beauties by Kitagawa Utamaro—an iconic triptych that celebrates grace, fashion, and feminine allure. This masterwork brings together three of the most celebrated women of the late 18th century: Tomimoto Toyohina, Naniwaya Okita, and Takashima Ohisa. Each figure radiates her own personality—serene, playful, and elegant—while their hairstyles, kimono patterns, and gestures offer a glimpse into the refined aesthetics of the time. Rendered with delicate lines and exquisite harmony, this woodblock print captures not just appearance, but essence—the very soul of beauty.
🔹 Key Features
• A masterpiece by Kitagawa Utamaro, Edo’s foremost bijin-ga artist
• Depicts three real-life beauties renowned in Edo’s pleasure quarters
• Renowned for its subtle expressions and exquisite kimono detail
• Hand-printed by Adachi using traditional Japanese woodblock methods
• A symbol of elegance, refinement, and the timelessness of beauty
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🏷️ Product Specification
• Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753–1806)
• Title: Three Favorite Beauties (Tomimoto Toyohina, Naniwaya Okita, Takashima Ohisa)
• Dimensions: Approx. 39 x 26.5 cm
• Medium: Woodblock print on Japanese washi paper
• Printing Studio: Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, Japan
🌸 Why Choose Utamaro’s Three Favorite Beauties
👘 For the Admirer of Feminine Grace
Capture the poise and mystery of Edo’s famed courtesans and muses.
🎨 For the Art Collector of Bijin-ga
Utamaro’s refined linework and emotional subtlety remain unmatched.
🌺 For the Giver of Symbolic Elegance
A deeply meaningful gift that honors strength, allure, and harmony.
🖼️ For the Home of Aesthetic Reflection
A gallery-worthy piece that invites quiet admiration and cultural conversation.
✨ Character Summary
Elegant, poetic, and dignified—this triptych is a serene window into a world where beauty spoke in whispers and silk.
※ Additional Explanation
Utamaro’s genius lies not only in his graceful portrayals but in his ability to hint at the inner worlds of his subjects. In Three Favorite Beauties, we witness not just three women, but three archetypes—each representing a different expression of womanhood. Their names were well-known in Edo, and Utamaro’s brush preserves them like whispered memories. The curve of a finger, the turn of a gaze—these subtle gestures speak volumes.
The Adachi Institute’s recreation brings the same care as the original, using time-honored techniques to preserve the vibrancy of color and softness of texture. This print is more than décor—it’s an homage to the height of bijin-ga art and the cultural richness of Edo-period refinement. Let it live on your wall as a tribute to the power of stillness, femininity, and timeless craftsmanship.
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