Description: Geisha

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro

Year: late 18th century, around 1790–1800

Medium: Woodblock print on handmade washi paper

Size: 19" x 13"

ID: 082318-35

Condition: The print shows signs of age-related wear: paper discoloration, foxing (brown spots), creases, and fading, especially in skin tones and clothing patterns. Piece is glued to mat frame. Mat frame damaged. The signature at left reads 「歌麿筆」 (Utamaro hitsu), meaning "drawn by Utamaro."

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