Carrying Brush and Water by Kitagawa Utamaro

Carrying Brush and Water by Kitagawa Utamaro
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Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Woodblock Print Title: Carrying Brush and Water

1st Publication: 1804

Size: oban; 10" x 15" (25.5 x 38.1 cm)

Date of this edition: 1804

Publisher: Tsuruya Kiemon

Condition: Colors faded, consistent with prints from the early 1800's. A couple of repaired pin holes; strip of paper reinforcigng the left side of the print, a couple of horizontal fold now flattened. Pink and yellow colors still partially present. Fair to good overall condition.

Notes: This print is most likely the middle panel of a triptych.

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.

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