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Japan: 'Deeply Concealed love'. Bijinga or 'Images of Beautiful Women', Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806)

Japan: 'Deeply Concealed love'. Bijinga or 'Images of Beautiful Women', Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806)

Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who 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.

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