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Who was Utamaro Kitagawa?

  • A Japanese dancer

  • A Japanese actor

  • A Japanese novelist

  • A Japanese artist

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Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) was a Japanese artist who specialized in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. He was a master of the genre, and his works are highly prized by collectors. Utamaro's prints depict a wide variety of subjects, including beautiful women, kabuki actors, and landscapes. His work is known for its realism, detail, and sensuality.
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