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Japan: 'A Man of the World'. From the series 'True Feelings Compared: The Founts of Love', Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), c.1799

Japan: 'A Man of the World'. From the series 'True Feelings Compared: The Founts of Love', Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), c.1799

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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