Utamaro

Takashima Ohisa Using Two Mirrors to Observe Her Coiffure (1795) - Fine Art Print

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• Print Details
• The Art
• Shipping and Returns

• Capturing the beauty of the original artwork

  Every one of our prints is made using the Giclee printing process, for a museum-quality look and feel that does justice to the original art.

  Giclee printing is the gold-standard for preserving the meticulous detail and stunning colors that we love in the Japanese masters. All our prints are fade and fingerprint resistant, so you can enjoy their beauty for years to come.

  We chose to offer 12”x18” (30cm x 45cm) as this was closest to the “chuban” size sheets used for woodblock prints historically.

  All of our prints come with matte finish for a more authentic appearance.

  Framing Options:
  

  • Unframed
  • Framed - black
  • Canvas wrap

  Ready-to-Hang and Made to Last

  Mounting brackets are included and centered on our framed prints and canvas wraps.

  All of our prints are made to last, with fade-resistant colors and materials. See how they arrive in the unboxing videos below.

• About the Art

  A beautiful courtesan holds up a second mirror to get a better view of the arrangement of her hair. 
  
  The letters in the open drawer beside her hints at the expectation of a guest, soon to arrive. A client, a lover, perhaps both. As she prepares for his arrival, her robe tumbles down sensuously to reveal the skin of her neck and upper back.
  
  The man in the inset frame looks to be preparing himself for their meeting in a similar fashion. 
  
  The woman in the image is actually Takashima Hisa, the famous beauty who worked as a teahouse waitress, featured in the bottom right of Utamaro's masterpiece "Three Beauties of the Present Day".
  
  Such prints of courtesans would often act as advertisements for the teahouses and the individual women residing there.
  
  Utamaro is held as one, if not the greatest exponent of Bijin-ga prints, depicting geisha and courtesans of the day with an exquisite line and a playful style.

• We're proud to offer a shipping policy that compares favorably with any online retailer.

  Country	Product	Shipping Cost	Shipping Time (Business Days)
  🇺🇸 | United States	Any	Free	5-7
  🌏 | Worldwide	Varies by weight - calculated at checkout	$20-50	Varies

  You can find full details regarding shipping and delivery here.

  We're sure you'll love your prints. However, if there are any problems with the printing, we're happy to offer a free exchange or refund 100% of the purchase price. Simply return the print within 30 days. For full details of our refunds and exchanges policy click here.