Comments - Rarely seen Utamaro design of the wild woman Yamauba holding the infant Kintaro against her chest. She exhales smoke into the air as the child playfully grasps her chin. The child is safely tucked into the front of her kimono, and she supports his head with one hand as she fingers her pipe in the other. Wonderful detail in the delicate hairline and eyebrows. A fantastic and unusual subject.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15 1/4" x 10 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small spot in margin, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.