KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753 – 1806) Amagoi Komachi [Komachi praying for rain]
KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753 – 1806) Edo period, 19th Century, circa 1804 – 05 Amagoi Komachi [Komachi praying for rain] Vertical oban nishikie, a Japanese woodblock print in colours from the series Furyu nana Komachi (Seven elegant aspects of the poet Komachi), signed Utamaro Hitsu, published by Iseya Soemon 1804 – 05, unframed and laid down on Japan paper, 36cm high, 24cm wide - NOTE: A scarce print exhibiting strong colours. Another is in the collection of the Library of Congress, USA, call number FP 2 - JPD, no. 462.Click here to share:Request a condition report
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KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753 – 1806) Edo period, 19th Century, circa 1804 – 05 Amagoi Komachi [Komachi praying for rain] Vertical oban nishikie, a Japanese woodblock print in colours from the series Furyu nana Komachi (Seven elegant aspects of the poet Komachi), signed Utamaro Hitsu, published by Iseya Soemon 1804 – 05, unframed and laid down on Japan paper, 36cm high, 24cm wide - NOTE: A scarce print exhibiting strong colours. Another is in the collection of the Library of Congress, USA, call number FP 2 - JPD, no. 462.Click here to share:Request a condition report