UTAMARO (1753 ?-1806). Murasaki. (Sold)
Artist:
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 ?-1806)
Subject:
A lady with a small bird and cage. The subject alludes to Murasaki Shikibu.
Series:
Meifu eika kacho fugetsu (Famous ladies and their poems about flowers, birds, wind and moon).
Signature:
Utamaro Hitsu
Date:
1805
Size:
Oban, 38,3x25,5 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Remarks:
Another impression is in the Art Institute Chicago, Clarence Buckingham Collection, n.1935.421.
Conditions:
Very good impression, good colour, slightly rubbed otherwise in good conditions.
Item no:
B 318