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Ten Physiognomic Classifications of Women - Smoking
by Utamaro Kitagawa 1750-1806
| Item | 44942 |
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| Date Sold | Sunday, May 30, 2010 |
| Title | Ten Physiognomic Classifications of Women - Smoking |
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| Artist | Utamaro Kitagawa 1750-1806 |
| Description | From the series "Fujyo Ninso Toshina", Kitsuen" ("Ten Physiognomic Classifications of Women", Smoking"). A beauty holds a long pipe. She is pulling the sleeve of her kimono up over her shoulder. She has paused during her dressing to enjoy a moment of smoking. |
| Signature | "Utamaro". |
| Dated | Originally in Edo era. This re-carved edition was probably made in 1950s. |
| Publisher | Re-carved edition by Adachi. |
| Medium/Technique | Woodblock print. |
| Impression | Good ... Smoke lines are embossed. |
| Colors | Excellent ... Solid mica on the background. |
| Condition | Excellent - very good ... Lower left margin corner creased. |
| Width Item | 8.7 inches = 22.0 cm |
| Height Item | 12.4 inches = 31.5 cm |
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