THE COURTESAN – HANAZUMA READING A LETTER IN THE FORM OF A SCROLL. OLD ANTIQUE MIXED PROCESS WOODBLOCK WITH HAND COLORING. 11 1/2″ WIDE X 13 3/4″ OLD 20TH CENTURY FRAME. 9 1/2″ WIDE X 11 3/4″ HIGH ARTWORK. This is a beautiful and unique antique woodblock color print from the Edo period, featuring a scene of a woman named Hanazuma reading a letter. Created by the renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, this piece is a true treasure for collectors of Asian antiques and art. The artwork is made of woodblock and color on paper, with multi-color tones that bring the scene to life. It is an original piece from the Edo era, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese art and culture. This antique print is perfect for anyone looking to add a piece of history and beauty to their collection.
Old Antique Kitagawa Utamaro Edo Woodblock Color Print Hanazuma Reading A Letter
Author: adminOct 21
MEIJI era UTAMARO Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock reprint READING A LETTER
Author: adminJun 13
Classic Utamaro Beauty Portrait. This charming bijin-ga or beauty print is, of course, a Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic portraits of courtesans, geishas and teahouse waitresses are among the most sought after of all prints. In fact, many serious collectors consider Utamaro’s beauties to be the very soul of Ukiyo-e, the art of the Floating World. This is a classic Utamaro bijin-ga, or beauty portrait, of a young woman reading a letter she has just received. Light pinkish distressed mica background. It would be lovely displayed on your home or office wall. Utamaro’s masterworks are in the collections of many of the world’s great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the British Museum, London; the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia; and the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo. Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese, c. TITLE: Reading a Letter. Ten Classes of Women’s Physiognomy. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print. Ink and color on handmade paper. 15 1/8″ x 10 1/8″; (38,42 cm x 25,72 cm). CONDITION: Antique MEIJI era reprint. Wonderful sense of age. Lovely soft pink mica background. Marvelous color and wonderful detail. Slight remnants from previous folio mounting on top corners of verso. Please take a moment to examine the scans. The Uki Arts Gallery.
MEIJI era UTAMARO Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock reprint READING A LETTER
Author: adminJan 10
Classic Utamaro Beauty Portrait. This charming bijin-ga or beauty print is, of course, a Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic portraits of courtesans, geishas and teahouse waitresses are among the most sought after of all prints. In fact, many serious collectors consider Utamaro’s beauties to be the very soul of Ukiyo-e, the art of the Floating World. This is a classic Utamaro bijin-ga, or beauty portrait, of a young woman reading a letter she has just received. Light pinkish distressed mica background. Would be lovely displayed on your home or office wall. Utamaro’s masterworks are in the collections of many of the world’s great museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the British Museum, London; the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia; and the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo. Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese, c. TITLE: Reading a Letter. Ten Classes of Women’s Physiognomy. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print. Ink and color on handmade paper. 15 1/8″ x 10 1/8″; (38,42 cm x 25,72 cm). CONDITION: Antique MEIJI era reprint. Wonderful sense of age. Lovely soft pink mica background. Marvelous color and wonderful detail. Slight remnants from previous folio mounting on top corners of verso. Please take a moment to examine the scans. The Uki Arts Gallery. See Other Listings. To see all of our Gallery’s current offerings. To see our new listings as they become available. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Color: light pinkish mica background
- Age: Meiji Era, 1868-1912
- Primary Material: Ink and color on handmade paper
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
Asmr Fancy Letter
Author: adminMar 13