TOYOHIRO (1773-1828). The calligrapher. (Sold)
Artist:
Utagawa Toyohiro (1773–1828)
Subject:
A young man is writing a dedication for the Inari temple. To his left, a courtesan arranges a flower in a vase and turns to observe it. The print is the central sheet of a triptych depicting various courtesans of the Shin Yoshiwara licensed district intent on preparing for the Inari festival. The subject is associated with the second month.
Series:
Toyokuni Toyohiro ryoga juniko (The Twelve Seasons Painted by Toyohiro and Toyokuni). A series of triptychs designed by the two artists.
Signature:
Toyohiro ga
Date:
1801
Publisher:
Yamadaya Sanshiro
Size:
Oban tate-e, 38,1x25,4 cm.
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Remarks:
A complete triptych is in the collection of the British Museum, no. 1902,0212,0.312.
Conditions:
Fine impression, very good color and conditions.
Item no:
B 383
Price:
Euro 1800
Status:
Sold