Utamaro: Elements of Beauty
Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku) from the series The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki) , about 1794 Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川 歌麿
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Utamaro: Elements of Beauty is on view at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, United States, until December 21, 2026.
Last verified September 29, 2026 · Official source ↗
This exhibition displays over 40 prints by Kitagawa Utamaro, drawn from the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The selection highlights his innovative depictions of women, ranging from Edo's famous courtesans and geisha to everyday figures, featuring dramatic close-ups, multi-layered garments, and glimpses into domestic life.
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- Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, United States · September 23 – December 21, 2026Until 21 Dec
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Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku) from the series The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki) , about 1794 Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川 歌麿