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The Princess

The Princess
by Utamaro 1 Kitagawa (1753-1806)

Original caretaker of this artwork: Auction Ukiyoe

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Artist: Utamaro 1 Kitagawa (1753-1806) — 喜多川歌麿
Title: The Princess
Series: 
Date of first edition?: 1804 (circa)
Date of this artwork?: c. 1804 (may not be accurate)
Publisher (first edition)?: Unknown — 不明
Publisher (this edition)?: Unknown — 不明
Medium (first edition): Woodblock
Medium (this edition): Woodblock
Format (first edition): Oban
Format (this edition): Oban
DB artwork code: 40633
Notes (first edition)?: 
The Princess

Artist: Utamaro I
Format: Oban tate-e: 15.25" x 10.5" approx

Subject: A young Princess emerging from a kago at the sea-side helped by a bijin attendant. Another bijin shielding her eyes from the sunlight. A seascape in the background.

Date: c.1804
Notes (this edition)?: 
The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:

Condition: Unusually full sheet. Some soils and marks mainly towards top. Minor creases at top and base. Minor marks and flaws. Generally quite good state.

Colour: Good, the sea blue now faded to buff

Impression: Moderate

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