Young Woman Applying Makeup

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Artwork: Young Woman Applying Makeup
Description: Young Woman Applying Makeup is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It is one of Utamaro’s most famous works and is considered one of the most iconic images of Japanese art. The print depicts a young woman applying makeup in front of a mirror. The woman is shown in a state of undress, with her kimono pulled down to reveal her shoulders and back. She is holding a mirror in one hand and a comb in the other. Her hair is long and flowing, and she is wearing a traditional Japanese hairstyle. The print is made in a muted color palette, with the woman’s skin and hair being the only elements that are brightly colored. The background is a simple, neutral color. The print is a beautiful and delicate work of art that captures the beauty and sensuality of the female form.
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