ORIGINAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TWO WOMEN BY KITAGAWA UTAMARO, ca. This is an antique original (not a later print nor reproduction) print of two women, a Courtesan smoking a pipe seated on a bench on a summer night with her breasts exposed as her attendant cools her with a fan. The print is by Kitagawa Utamaro. Medium: color woodblock print (oban). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist and one of the most highly regarded designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, and is best known for his bijin okubi-e “large-headed pictures of beautiful women” of the 1790s. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. Measurements: (framed) 22 x 17 x 1 inch. Unframed (from what I can tell under the glass and matting) 15 x 11 inches (approximately). Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “esellerbernard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- bench: fan
- Region of Origin: Japan
- year: 1800-1805
- subject: two women
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Paper
- Maker: Kitagawa Utamaro
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- origin: Japanese
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
- pipe: crescent moon
- detail: smoking
- Color: Multi-Color