Utamaro Woodblock of Young Nobleman and Attendants
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DescriptionJapanese antique woodblock print by Utamaro (1753-1806) of a young nobleman on horseback holding a hunting falcon. Surrounding his horse are three beautiful female attendants and a young boy holding another falcon. In the background, Mt Fuji rises from the mist. Utamaro is most famous for his bijin-ga (pictures of beauties). He was taught by Sekien and heavily influence by Kiyonaga. Utamaro is considered one of the great masters of Japanese woodblock printing.Signed: Utamaro HitsuPublisher: Moriya Jihei (Kinshindo)Age: Edo Period (c.1800)Dimensions: 13 5/8″ high x 9″ wide
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