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Wooden ukiyo-e print by Kitagawa Utamaro from the Musume Tokei series, edition produced by Yuyudo in the 1980s, depicting the Noon Hour with a 32 cm height and 22 cm width in excellent condition.
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This exquisite ukiyo-e artwork is from Kitagawa Utamaro’s renowned series “Musume Tokei (The Hourly Beauties)”, depicting the daily life and elegant gestures of women during the Edo period.
The scene represents “Noon Hour”, around twelve o’clock at midday. During the hot and humid Edo summer, people often refreshed themselves by washing and changing clothes. Utamaro captures this intimate moment of everyday life, portraying the natural movements and delicate expressions of Edo women.
Utamaro was celebrated for his bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women), and this work demonstrates his mastery of refined facial expressions, graceful poses, and detailed kimono patterns. The subtle color tones and delicate linework highlight the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics.
This edition was produced by Yuyudo in the 1980s, using traditional hand-pulled woodblock printing techniques, preserving the craftsmanship and atmosphere of classic ukiyo-e.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
This exquisite ukiyo-e artwork is from Kitagawa Utamaro’s renowned series “Musume Tokei (The Hourly Beauties)”, depicting the daily life and elegant gestures of women during the Edo period.
The scene represents “Noon Hour”, around twelve o’clock at midday. During the hot and humid Edo summer, people often refreshed themselves by washing and changing clothes. Utamaro captures this intimate moment of everyday life, portraying the natural movements and delicate expressions of Edo women.
Utamaro was celebrated for his bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women), and this work demonstrates his mastery of refined facial expressions, graceful poses, and detailed kimono patterns. The subtle color tones and delicate linework highlight the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics.
This edition was produced by Yuyudo in the 1980s, using traditional hand-pulled woodblock printing techniques, preserving the craftsmanship and atmosphere of classic ukiyo-e.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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