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Against a gray ground a young couple starting to make love

Against a gray ground a young couple starting to make love
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: Against a gray ground a young couple starting to make love
Series: 
Date of first edition?: 1790 (in the decade of)
Date of this artwork?: 1790s (may not be accurate)
Publisher (first edition)?: Private
Publisher (this edition)?: Private
Medium (first edition): Woodblock
Medium (this edition): Woodblock
Format (first edition): Oban
Format (this edition): Oban
DB artwork code: 38107
Notes (first edition)?: 
Magnificent Shunga Print

Artist: Utamaro I
Format: Oban yoko-e 15" x 10"

Subject: A rare superbly printed Shunga design from Utamaro's finest period. Against a gray ground, a young couple starting to make love.

Publisher: Privately produced

Date: early 1790's
Notes (this edition)?: 
The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:

Condition: Very slightly trimmed at left edge. Vertical fold-mark (almost imperceptible). Very minor creases and flaws. Generally exceptional state of preservation.

Colour: Fine with harmonious coloring

Impression: Fine with strong woodgrain visible


Estimated Value: ｣2000 - ｣2500

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