Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Beauty and Boys Playing - Charming scene of two young boys playing at a beauty's feet, chasing each other around her legs. She smiles indulgently, lifting her long sleeve out of their way. Her kimono is bordered with a design of spools of thread, tied with a black obi featuring large green leaves. A fine reed blind hangs at upper right. Nicely detailed.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small losses at edges, a few holes and thinning spots, repaired. Toning, soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.