ANTIQUE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753-1806) TITLED SAGI MUSUME, 16IN x 20.5IN

拍品描述

Antique Japanese woodblock print by Kitigawa Utamaro (1753-1806) titled?Sagi Musume, shows a young woman dancing in a traditional festival as the "Heron Maiden", a heron who has transformed into a beautiful girl. Her colorful costume and sheer hat, topped with a peony, are undoubtedly highlights of the print. She seems to be holding another hat, or perhaps a fan, in her hands, and another appears on her shoulder. This is one of the rarer works by Utamaro, and an early copy currently held by the Tokyo National Museum is classified as an "Important Art Object". This print is an excellent example of?bijin-ga?(pictures of beautiful women), a prominent genre within Ukiyo-e art. Utamaro's signature style is evident in the graceful portrayal of Sagi Musume, characterized by slender figures, attention to elaborate hairstyles, and detailed kimonos, often set against a background shimmering with mica powder for a luxurious effect. This piece is matted and framed under glass, in a golden frame. With frame, this measures 16 inches x 20.5 inches. , 16IN x 20.5IN (41cm x 52cm), LOT REF #25-947

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