Utagawa Sadatora
Japanese · 11 artworks
Ukiyo-eBrocade printing (nishiki-e)Elegant figure depictionUse of vibrant colorsEmphasis on line and patternDepiction of contemporary fashion
artist bio
Utagawa Sadatora was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who specialized in portraits of beautiful women (bijin-ga) and actor prints (yakusha-e). He contributed to the vibrant artistic culture of the late Edo period with his elegant designs and skillful woodblock printing.
what you'll learn
Studying Sadatora's work allows students to understand the conventions of ukiyo-e, including composition, line work, and the depiction of beauty and fashion. Students can also learn about the cultural context of the Edo period through his portrayal of kabuki actors and scenes from daily life.
related: Kitagawa Utamaro, Katsushika Hokusai
11 artworks
Hinaogi of the Daikokuya
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Woman sitting in front of a screen, titled Fukurokuju
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Fashionable Seven Autumn Plants
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Beauty Strolling
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Hanamurasaki of theTamaya
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Women on the Shore at Enoshima
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Overview of the kabuki play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura (Yoshitsune and the thousand cherry trees)
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Woman under Flowering Tree
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Warrior Holding a Bow
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Great Harbors for the Lucky Treasure Ship
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Women Visiting a Shrine
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