Two Beauties

Kitagawa Utamaro · ca. 1801–4

Size

18×24"

Every size is printed sharp, right up to 36×48". 18×24" keeps the whole painting.

Frame

Add 1" white mat (gallery look) +$20

$189

18×24" · Black frame

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We start from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph. That is why the brushwork still holds up at 36×48".

Archival print, solid wood frame. Printed and framed to order in the USA, delivered in 3 to 5 business days.

About this work

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, ca. 1754–1806)
Date: ca. 1801–4
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Original size: Image: 40 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (103.5 x 31.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 69 11/16 x 19 1/2 in. (177 x 49.5 cm) with ivory rollers (dia. 15/16 in.)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914. This work is in the public domain under CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). View the record at The Met

Common questions

Where can I buy a framed print of Two Beauties?

Frameable sells framed prints of Two Beauties by Kitagawa Utamaro. We print from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph of it, on archival paper, framed in solid wood in the USA. Framed prints start at $79 and are delivered in 3 to 5 business days.

What size should a print of Two Beauties be?

The original painting measures 103.5 × 31.8 cm, so 18×24" holds its proportions best. 30×40" and 36×48" also fit with minimal cropping. Every size is printed sharp, so the choice is about your wall, not the file.

Is it legal to print Two Beauties?

Yes. Two Beauties (ca. 1801–4) by Kitagawa Utamaro is in the public domain, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released its image under a CC0 license that allows unrestricted reproduction, including framed prints for your home.