Comments - A spectacular reprint of a rare Utamaro subject depicting a group of beauties watching awabi divers at work diving for shells in the rolling waters off the coast. One swimmer hands a shell to a companion on the boat, gripping her knife between her teeth. Another swims underwater, prying a shell loose. On the shore at left, a small boy toddles toward a crab, his older sister hurrying forward to keep him from getting hurt. At right a woman leans forward to watch the diver, shielding her hand with her eyes. A wonderful subject, beautifully drawn with fine detail and soft coloring. Would make a lovely display.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15" x 30 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight paper remnants or thinning on reverse at two points along left edge of each panel from original publisher mounting. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.