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Was Utamaro's work only limited to portraits of beauties?

  • Yes

  • No, he also illustrated books and did nature studies

  • No, he also did landscape painting

  • No, he also did abstract painting

Answer

Although Utamaro is best known for his portraits of beauties, he also did other types of work, such as illustrations for books and nature studies. Utamaro's illustrations for books often included scenes from Japanese history and mythology, as well as landscapes and portraits of famous people. His nature studies were typically of plants and animals, and they were often done in a delicate and detailed style.
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