2 Kitagawa Utamaro Woodblocks Framed Showa Period Restrikes

Left Piece: "Takashima Ohisa Using Two Mirrors to Observe Her Coiffure"Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (circa 1795)Subject: This print depicts Takashima Ohisa, a famous beauty and daughter of an Edo teahouse owner. She is shown from behind, skillfully holding a hand mirror to view the reflection of her intricate hairstyle in a larger mirror.

Right Piece: "The Courtesan Takigawa"Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (circa 1794–1795)Series: From the series "Array of Supreme Beauties of the Present Day" (Toji zensei bijin zoroe).Subject: It captures Takigawa, a high-ranking courtesan of the Ogiya house, looking down reflectively. The print highlights Utamaro's masterclass focus on delicate hand gestures, lavish kimono fabrics, and intimate moods.