| Artist | Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) |
| Title | "Abalone Divers" |
| Date | Originally published 1798; later "re-strike" edition, ca1950/60's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | Three sheets 10 1/8 x 15 1/2; overall about 15 1/2 x 30 3/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to bodies and patterned kimono; highly detailed carving, crisp "key-lines." |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. (Light age-toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | Numerous illustrations--a very well-known image. |
| Comments | Utamaro's masterpiece. Exquisitely printed on nicely "age-mellowed" paper. |
| Item # | EG-952 |
| Price | $395 |