Beautiful Women, or bijin-ga, are one of the most popular genres for ukiyo-e artists since the 18th century.
Kuniyoshi: Beauties and Prince Genji Taking Shelter from the Rain (Yadorigi)
Kunisada: Beauties Enjoying the Evening Cool at Azuma Bridge 吾妻橋夕涼景
Eisen: Courtesan Masanagi of the Tamaya
Ito Shinsui 伊東深水: Dancing (Odori); Sosaku hanga style work
Kuniyoshi 国芳: Station Nagakubo; The Lovers Oshichi and Kichiza
Kunisada II: Drama Behind a Mosquito Net
Kuniyoshi 国芳: The Beauty Kasaya Sankatsu Sets Out for Her New Life
Kuniyoshi: Station Motoyama 本山; Yamauba 山姥
Kunisada: Hair Dyeing, Sewing, Washing Kimono--Flourishing Women of the Day
Kuniyoshi: Beauties and Cherry Blossom Viewing at Mount Toei
Kunisada: Courtesan Holding Hairpiece
Kotondo: Japanese Apricot Tree in the Night