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| Artist |
Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) |
| Title |
"Abalone Divers" |
| Date |
Originally published 1798; later "re-strike" edition, ca 1970's/80's. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Likely Kyoto Hanga-In |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Matsuda/Itakura (seals on verso)--Matsuda act 1950's, carved for Kyoto Hanga-In |
| Image Size |
Three sheets, each 10 1/4 x 15 1/2 ("oban"); overall about 15 1/2 x 30 3/4 |
| Impression |
Fine. Superbly done "bokashi" shading, nicely detailed, crisp "key-lines." |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Flawless. |
| Reference/Illus |
Numerous--a very well-known image. |
| Comments |
Among Utamaro's masterpieces. |
| Item # |
JS-1666 |
| Price |
$295 (Sold/CK) |
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