Two Beauties with Bamboo
circa 1795
Utamaro basically invented the artistic equivalent of the close-up selfie with his famous *okubi-e* (large head) style. Zooming in tight on these two fashionable women, he lets their massive, sculpted hairdos and intricate kimono patterns steal the show, much like a high-end 18th-century fashion magazine cover. The text on the right and the delicate flowers suggest a specific seasonal theme, capturing the fleeting elegance of Japan's 'floating world.'
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper
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