Kitao SHIGEMASA (1739-1820)

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A chuban print. No. 7 from Kaiko yashinai gusa, the occupation of silk worm cultivation. Shows girls watching the moths laying eggs on a piece of paper. No publisher given but published 1772. Even better known as a book illustrator. Also an accomplished painter.

Fine impression. Very good colour. Fine condition. Signed Shigemasa ga.

Status: Sold