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Kitagawa Utamaro
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Kitagawa Utamaro

Born 1753 Died 1806 Works span 1788–1806

Kitagawa Utamaro: A Master of Bijin-ga Kitagawa Utamaro was a Japanese artist renowned for his contributions to *ukiyo-e*, particularly his depictions of beautiful women (*bijin-ga*). He stands as one of the most celebrated designers of woodblock prints and paintings from the Edo period, leaving an enduring legacy on both Japanese art and Western Impressionism. Early Life and Training Little is definitively known about Utamaro's ear…

36
dated works
5
chapters
1788
first work
1806
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Kitagawa Utamaro's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Kitagawa Utamaro's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.