Lot Essay
The pentaptych is illustrated in K. Shibui, Ukiyo-e zuten, Utamaro (Tokyo 1964), pp. 26 and 27
Details
UTAMARO (1754-1806): oban tate-e, 37.5 X 24.6cm., the second sheet from left of a pentaptych depicting a spring cleaning, signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Yamadaya--good impression and colour, lightly backed, slight creasing and soiling