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KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1754-1806)

Parody of Ushiwakamaru (Yoshitsune) and Princess Joruri (Mitate Joruri hime)

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KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1754-1806)
Parody of Ushiwakamaru (Yoshitsune) and Princess Joruri (Mitate Joruri hime)
Woodblock print, signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo), circa 1797-98, framed and glazed
Vertical oban: 14 5/8 x 9 ¾ in. (37.1 x 24.8 cm.)

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This print is from a series of eight known designs published by Tsuruya Kiemon depicting half-length portraits of two figures, either two women or a man and a woman. The same print is in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 21.6427.

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