TOYOHIRO (1773-1828). A bijin reading. (Sold)
Artist:
Utagawa Toyohiro (1773–1828)
Subject:
A seated bijin reading an anthology of classic poetry.
Signature:
Toyohiro ga
Date:
1800 ca.
Publisher:
Takasu Sōshichi
Size:
Hashira-e, printed on one sheet, 68,6x12,2 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Literature:
A rare print not listed by Jacob Pins in his book on hashira-e.
Remarks:
One hashira-e of different subject but published by the same publisher and with a similar combination of colors is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston n. 49,566.
Conditions:
Fine impression, color slightly faded, some folds as usual in hashira-e otherwise in very good conditions.
Item no:
B 204
Status:
Sold