Utamaro: Woman reading a letter, Japanese print Edo

Ancient Japanese wood print presented in an elegant European frame, a happy marriage between Europe and Asia.
Memory of another era with subtle colors and designs, it is also a celebration of Japanese culture and costume.

This print represents a woman who secretly reads a love letter. The girl's shaved eyebrows indicate that she is married.
Micaceous background (pearlescent effect obtained from mica particles)

Artist: Utamaro Kitagawa (喜 多 川 歌 麿, 1753 - 1806)
Original year : 1791 ～ 92, printed early 1900, wooden frame without glass.
Size : 37 x 24.5cm, with frame: 65 x 45 cm.

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