A Vintage Very Large Double Matted Japanese Woodblock Print Of Geisha Beauties
Excellent Condition - Very fine crisp, clear detail
Colors are bright and vibrant. No rips. No tears.
a couple of light age spots due to age
On beige Japanese fiber paper relined on board & double matted
Has Chop-marks & Signature.
Image - 26" x 20". - Double Matted - 36" x 30"
Shipped With Matting
Was purchased in Los Angeles in the 70's at a estate sale
****(Please see its companion piece also listed)
*** ( Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806).
Kitagawa Utamaro [1753 - October 31, 1806] was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded practitioners of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints, especially for his portraits of beautiful women, or bijin-ga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. [courtesy of Wikipedia]