KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1754-1806): oban tate-e, 38.8 x 26.3cm., a young woman seated at a desk writing, a girl with a book looks on, writings at top left explaining the custom of the Tanabata matsuri 'The star festival, signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Izumiya Ichibei--fine impression and colour, slighlty soiled at corners, otherwise good condition