UTAMARO Japanese Woodblock Reprint. Is one of the most highly regarded practitioners of the. Prints, especially for his portraits of beautiful women, or. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. Utamaro’s work reached Europe in the mid-nineteenth century, where it was very popular, enjoying particular acclaim in France. He influenced the European Impressionists. Particularly with his use of partial views and his emphasis on light and shade, which they imitated. The reference to the “Japanese influence” among these artists often refers to the work of Utamaro. Size : Oban Tate-e Large size 16 x 10.75 inches include margins. Published by Kyoto Hangain, Shinagawa. Shinagawa seal of the publisher Kyoomi Shinagawa, owner of Kyoto Hangain. On the faster side during off peak traveling seasons and slower and more unpredictable during high traveling seasons. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. Thank you for your understanding. International Buyers Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “Utamaro JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT KYOTO HANGAIN Courtesan of MATSUYA Bijin” is in sale since Monday, October 31, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “edokura” and is located in Chiba. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Color: Multi-Color
- Maker: Ktoyo Hanga-In, Shinagawa
- Type: Woodblock Print
- Primary Material: Washi Paper
- Age: Mid 20th
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Reproduction