Myth-Maker of the Brothel

Of all the masters of the woodblock print in the Edo Period, Utamaro has the most colorful reputation. Hokusai was perhaps the greatest draughtsman, Hiroshige excelled in landscapes, and Kuniyoshi had the wildest theatrical flair. Utamaro (1753-1806), whose work is featured in an exhibition at the Sackler Gallery, was the lover of women.

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