Afternoon by the River by Kitagawa Utamaro

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Woodblock Prints Title: Afternoon by the River

1st Publication: 1804

Size: Oban; 9" x 13-3/4" (38.3 x 25.5 cm)

Date of this edition: 1804

Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi

Condition: Slight toning and fading, little remnants from prior mounting, else very fine. Exceptional original colors, excellent impression and overall condition.

Notes: This print could be the left panel of a triptych. A similar print is visible online at the Austrian Museum of Arts HERE

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.