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Artist |
Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) |
Title |
"Abalone Divers" |
Date |
Originally published 1780/90's; later "re-strike" edition, ca1890-1910. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
Two sheets 9 3/4 x 13 and 14 1/8; overall 9 3/4 x 27 1/8. |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing) to waves, kimonos,
body areas, and baskets; highly detailed carving, crisp "key-lines." As printed without margins
(note "kento" marks lower/left corners). |
Condition |
Very Good. Strong colors. (Moderate age-toning; mounts/stains upper corners; wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Horizontal format variation of Utamaro's "Awabe Divers" masterpiece.
Printed on nicely "age-mellowed" paper. Rarely seen. |
Item # |
EG-199 |
Price |
$395 (SOld/RL) |
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