Brush of Utamaro Ukiyo-e Print

Elegant and graphic, this framed Japanese ukiyo-e–style portrait depicts a kimono-clad beauty in a red-and-white check pattern against a warm gold ground. The artwork appears to be a decorative reproduction/tribute in the classic bijin-ga (“beautiful woman picture”) tradition, presented on a notably thick, rigid paper/board (approx. 0.25") with fine gold speckling. Finished in a black frame with a wide white mat, it’s an easy statement piece for Japandi, MCM, or eclectic gallery walls.

Details 

• Dimensions: 13 in x 13 in (framed)

• Artwork thickness: approx. 0.25 in (thick paper/board), gold-speckled surface

• Materials: printed artwork on thick paper/board; white mat; black frame (likely wood or composite); glazing (appears glass or acrylic)

• Style: Japanese ukiyo-e inspired; bijin-ga portrait; graphic / minimal linework; gallery-framed presentation

• Theme: geisha / courtesan portrait, kimono textiles, traditional Japanese aesthetics, gold ground

• Age: likely late 20th century to contemporary decorative print (not an antique original woodblock print)

• Brand/Maker: after Kitagawa Utamaro (signature indicates “Utamaro”); actual publisher/producer not identified from photos

• Country made in: unknown (Japanese subject/style; production origin not shown)

• Condition: good overall vintage condition; light surface speckling/toning consistent with the gold ground; frame may show minor wear from handling; ready to hang

• Food Safe: not applicable (decorative wall art)

Translation (mark/signature on the print)

The vertical inscription reads: 「歌麿筆」 (Utamaro hitsu) — meaning “Brush of Utamaro” / “Painted by Utamaro.”
(This is commonly used on later prints/reproductions to attribute the image to the artist Kitagawa Utamaro.)