Utamaro Woodblock Print – Kisen no Hime (切の姫), Bijin-ga Beauty Portrait | Japanese Ukiyo-e Reproduction

An elegant ukiyo-e reproduction of “Kisen no Hime” (切の姫) by Kitagawa Utamaro (喜多川歌麿), Japan’s legendary painter of feminine grace.
Part of the series Five Shades of Ink of the Northern Quarter (北国五色墨), this portrait depicts a poised courtesan or noblewoman delicately holding a poem slip, rendered in Utamaro’s trademark soft lines and subtle emotion.

Printed in Japan during the mid-20th century using traditional woodblock (hanga) techniques on handmade washi paper, this edition recreates the warm tones, smooth textures, and elegance of the Edo-period original.
Utamaro’s work celebrates beauty not just as appearance, but as serenity and refinement — an everlasting symbol of Japanese aesthetics.

Utamaro’s bijin-ga transformed the representation of women in Japanese art.
Rather than idealized figures, he portrayed individuality, mood, and intimacy.
His portraits often featured courtesans of Yoshiwara — Edo’s pleasure district — presented with grace and quiet introspection.
“Kisen no Hime” captures the fusion of poetry, sensuality, and artistry that defined Utamaro’s influence on both Japanese and Western art.

This refined portrait embodies Edo-period elegance — a graceful harmony of line, pattern, and emotion.
A timeless piece for collectors of Japanese ukiyo-e, bijin-ga, or traditional feminine portraiture, it reflects both the sensual and poetic beauty that made Utamaro’s work famous worldwide.