Ukiyo-e, or “Image of the floating world» It represents a Japanese artistic movement of the Edo period (1603-1868) comprising not only an original popular and narrative painting , but also and especially all the Japenese prints engraved on wood. nature or people’s daily lives. In Europe, a large number of great master, such as Van Gogh or Monet, were inspired by it. These illustrations reveal 3 beauties among the most popular in Japan during the Kansei Era (1789–1801). They gained popularity through the exceptional series of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings by Utamaro Kitagawa. The shades of pink on each model highlights their innocence and elegance.