Comments - Beautiful reprint of Utamaro's famous awabi divers triptych, one of the great masterworks of ukiyo-e. The women are resting along the shore after diving for abalone. In the center, a young beauty unselfconsciously combs her wet hair as her little boy suckles at her breast. At right, a lovely young diver wrings the water from her red skirt, her wet hair flowing loose over her shoulders and a knife caught between her teeth. A beauty kneels beside her next to a basket full of abalone, holding a shell out in one hand. A lovely beauty design with graceful line work and soft shading in the gently undulating water. A terrific choice for display.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15 5/8" x 31 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning or paper remnants on reverse at top center of each panel from previous mounting. Drying holes in left corners of left panel. A couple small spots. Red stamp on reverse at lower left corners. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.