Couple at a Kotatsu Reading a Letter

by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

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Couple at a Kotatsu Reading a Letter by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Harunobu (1724 - 1770) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Couple at a Kotatsu Reading a Letter

Comments - Charming print of two young lovers reading a letter, the young man curled up next to a kotatsu warmer under a quilt on the floor. The beauty sits atop the warmer, holding the other end of the long missive. Lovely setting with snow covered bamboo visible through the window at left and a delicately embossed diamond pattern on the walls.

Artist - Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Image Size - 11 1/4" x 8 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, faint crease at bottom left corner. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Couple at a Kotatsu Reading a Letter by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)
Couple at a Kotatsu Reading a Letter by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

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