Series; An Array of Dancing Girls of the Present Day
Yoshiwara-suzume - Lovely Utamaro portrait of a dancer. Yoshiwara-suzume means "Sparrows of the Yoshiwara," a type of epic song performed as a dance drama. The beauty wears a sleeveless coat typical of a bird seller with a pattern of birds in flight, and a sheer silk head covering in soft green. Her folding fan features chrysanthemums and gold mica clouds. A charming small format reprint, detailing with a shimmering mica background.
Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Image Size - 5 1/4" x 3 1/2" + margins as shown
Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.
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