Three Beauties of the Present Day

"Three Beauties of the Present Day" is a stunning Ukiyo-e colour woodcut print by Kitagawa Utamaro, created around 1792–93. This portrait features three well-known beauties of the Kansei era, arranged in a triangular composition that emphasizes their profiles. The depicted figures include the geisha Tomimoto Toyohina and teahouse waitresses Naniwaya Kita and Takashima Hisa. Recognized for its beauty and artistry, the print is also known as Three Beauties of the Kansei Era or Three Famous Beauties. Utamaro’s work exemplifies the elegance and intimacy characteristic of ukiyo-e art during Japan’s Edo period.