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Japan: An intruder, dressed as a ninja, shines a torch on a couple making love behind a shoji door. Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806), 1805

Japan: An intruder, dressed as a ninja, shines a torch on a couple making love behind a shoji door. Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806), 1805

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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