| Artist | Utamaro KITAGAWA (1753-1806) |
| Title | "Beauty Before the Mirror" |
| Date | Originally mid-1790's (modern "re-strike"--printing likely c1980's) |
| Series | "Seven Beauties Making Up" ("Sugatame Shichinin Kesho") |
| Publisher | Uchida Bijutsu Hangashi ("seal" left margin) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 10 1/8 x 15 3/8 |
| Impression | Very Good. Skillful "bokashi" shading; sumptuous "mica" background to mirror's surface; highly detailed hairlines. |
| Condition | Excellent. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Beautiful, well-known "bijin-ga" image. |
| Item # | Available NOW as DG-66; (BG-760 Reserved--AA; BG-691 Sold; BG-335 Sold; BG-67 Sold; CG-765 Sold) |
| Price | $185 |