Japanese Woodblock Prints

Japanese Woodblock Prints

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The Property of a Gentleman

Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806) | Viewing cherry blossoms by a river | Edo period, 19th century

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The Property of a Gentleman

Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)

Viewing cherry blossoms by a river

Edo period, 19th century

 

woodblock print, triptych, each sheet signed Utamaro hitsu (Brush of Utamaro), censor’s seal kiwame (approved), published by Maruya Jinpachi (Enjudo), circa 1805

 

Vertical oban triptych:

Left sheet: 39.2 x 25.7 cm., 15⅜ x 10⅛ in.

Centre sheet: 39.4 x 26.2 cm., 15½ x 10⅜ in.

Right sheet: 38.9 x 25.9 cm., 15¼ 10¼ in.

A fashionable spring outing beside a river flanked with cherry blossoms in full bloom. A young gallant and attendant spy a party of elegant women engaged in hanami [lit. flower viewing] from the opposite bank.