Courtesans and Chrysanthemums by Kitagawa Utamaro

Additional Pictures: Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Woodblock Print Title: Courtesans and a Bouquet of Chrysanthemums from the series Elegants five festivals (Furyu Gosekku)

1st Publication: 1801

Size: Aiban; 11 1/2" x 8 1/4" (21 x 29.2 cm)

Date of this edition: 1801

Publisher: Maruya Jimpachi

Condition: Mild fading, mild soiling.

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.