Utagawa Toyokuni II (1777-1835)

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An aizuri-e (blue print) showing the courtesan Utagawa of Tamaya admiring a bowl of carnations. From a set Bijin awase published by Shimizu, c. late 1820s. These blue prints using the imported bero, Berlin blue (what we called Prussian blue), became popular during the 1820s to 1840s as the cost came down.

Fine impression and colour. Trimmed slightly, otherwise very good condition. Signed Toyokuni ga.

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