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Japanese Woodblock Print by Katsukawa Utamaro II Depicting Figures Original 19th Century

Product ID: 24629
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A Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Utamaro II (1789-1830), renowned for his ukiyo-e art. This print measures 10 inches high by 14 inches wide and depicts a group of figures in traditional Japanese attire. The artwork shows signs of fading, small voids, and is backed with a thin layer. Utamaro II was a pupil of the famous Utamaro I and carried on his master’s legacy with depictions of women, Kabuki actors, and daily life. This print exemplifies the detailed linework and delicate coloring characteristic of the ukiyo-e style.

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