美人画 Bijin-ga
A generic term for pictures of beautiful women in Japanese art, especially in woodblock printing of the ukiyo-e genre.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijin-ga
One of the most famous bijin-ga artists was Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), whose elegant and sensual depictions of women were highly prized during his lifetime and continue to be celebrated today. Utamaro’s prints were characterized by a masterful use of line, color, and composition, as well as a keen eye for detail and texture. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utamaro)
In the 20th century, the bijin-ga genre of Japanese woodblock prints continued to thrive, with many artists creating new and innovative works that reflected contemporary themes and styles.
The 20th century brought new life to the traditional Japanese art form of bijin-ga.
Many artists, inspired by the work of their predecessors, sought to push the boundaries of the genre and create new and innovative works.