UTAMARO (1754-1806): oban tate-e, 38.5 x 25.2cm., the lovers, Oume and Kumenosuke, seated back to back, from the series Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami 'True feelings compared; The founts of love', signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Nishimuraya Sei--very good impression, faded, minor soiling, otherwise good condition

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UTAMARO (1754-1806): oban tate-e, 38.5 x 25.2cm., the lovers, Oume and Kumenosuke, seated back to back, from the series Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami 'True feelings compared; The founts of love', signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Nishimuraya Sei--very good impression, faded, minor soiling, otherwise good condition

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Another impression is illustrated in colour, Asano/Clark, The passionate art of Kitagawa Utamaro, p. 162, no. 302

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