The Precocious Girl

by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

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The Precocious Girl by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Precocious Girl

Series; Variegations of Blooms According to their Speech

Yuyudo Publisher - In the early 20th century, the Yuyudo publishing house had already distinguished themselves as one of the finest publishers in Japan. They adhered to the same exacting standards of 19th century publishers while some of their publishing colleagues took shortcuts. In the 1950's, as interest Edo era woodblock prints was reigniting, Yuyudo embarked upon a project to produce reprints by the great masters from the Golden Age of Ukiyo-e. They hired the finest woodblock printers and carvers in the world for this endeavor. The resulting prints were some of the highest quality reproductions ever made. We are pleased to offer this beautiful reprint from the Yuyudo publisher in our auctions today.  Yuyudo prints are exceptionally well done and very finely printed. Each bears a Yuyudo Publisher stamp on the margin or reverse. Bid now on prints from this fantastic collection!

The Precocious Girl - Interesting portrait of a young beauty biting anxiously on a blue cloth. She wears a yellow-ochre kimono lined with a blue tie-dyed print and trimmed with a black collar, tied with a rose colored floral obi. Her hair is piled high in a large bun, adorned with shibori tie-dyed ribbons, a comb, and hairpins. An attractive design from an Utamaro series rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 11 3/8" x 7 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.

The Precocious Girl by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
The Precocious Girl by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)