Jolly Dolls in the Capital of Flowers by Kitagawa Utamaro

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Woodblock Prints Title: Jolly Dolls in the Capital of Flowers (Hana no miyako ukare ningyô), from the series Entertainments of the Niwaka Festival in the Yoshiwara in Full Swing (Seirô Niwaka zensei asobi)

1st Publication: 1804

Size: Vertical ôban; 34.6 x 21.6 cm (13 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

Date of this edition: 1804

Publisher: Yamaguchiya Chûemon (Chûsuke)

Condition: Colors faded, consistent with prints from the early 1800's, some trimming, some repairs, soiling, stains. Fair overall condition.

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.