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A bijin with her young man protecting her from a shower of rain

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A bijin with her young man protecting her from a shower of rain
by Harunobu, Suzuki (c.1725-1770)

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Artist: Harunobu, Suzuki (c.1725-1770) — 鈴木春信
Title: A bijin with her young man protecting her from a shower of rain
Series: 
Date of first edition?: Not set
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: 41441
Notes (first edition)?: 
Notes (this edition)?: 
The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:

Monday, 23 June 2008

Rare Oban Design

Artist: Harunobu
Format: Oban tate-e: 13.75" x 10"

Subject: A bijin with her young man protecting her from a shower of rain as she examines a toy boat.

A particularly rare and fine Harunobu design.

Date: 1760's

Condition: Laid down. Damages and restorations, notably at top edge. Overall light wear and creases. Moderate state.

Colour: Exceptionally well preserved for a print from the early period.

Impression: Very fine with gauffrage.


Estimated Value: £4000 - £6000

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