Yoshiwara suzume, Utamaro Magnet

Yoshiwara suzume by Kitagawa Utamaro. Print shows a bust portrait of a woman holding a fan and wearing a transparent hat. Kitagawa Utamaro (喜多川 歌麿, ca. 1753-1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e). His name was romanized archaically as Outamaro. He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.