Woman Making a Flower Arrangement by Kitagawa Utamaro. A woman in an ornate red kimono kneels while arranging flowering branches into a small vase held by a miniature cart.

Woman Making a Flower Arrangement

Kitagawa Utamaro

1802 · Medium Not Listed

This elegant Japanese painting by master Kitagawa Utamaro depicts a woman focused on the refined art of flower arrangement.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Rich brown

About the piece

Produced in the early 19th century, this work by Kitagawa Utamaro is a refined example of 'bijin-ga', or pictures of beautiful women. The subject is shown in a flowing, patterned red kimono, carefully arranging flowers into a vase mounted on a small cart, a scene that captures the grace and cultural sophistication of the Edo period.

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