Moatside Prostitute

by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Current Status

Moatside Prostitute  by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Moatside Prostitute

Series; Five Shades of Ink in the Northern Quarter

Takamizawa Reprints - Handsome reprint by the venerable Takamizawa publisher. Takamizawa was known as one of the finest reprint publishers of the 20th century, and produced some of the highest quality ukiyo-e woodblock reprints of all time. A great opportunity to acquire a fine reprint of a classic ukiyo-e design.

Moatside Prostitute - Wonderful old reprint of this fantastic Utamaro subject. The young woman with her kimono fallen away from her breast. Nice fine line work in the hair.

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 - 14 3/4" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A couple faint spots. See photos for details.

Moatside Prostitute  by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Moatside Prostitute  by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)