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Woodblock Print

Woodblock Print - Print; Woodcut
Accession #: 4102.3
Title: Woodblock Print
Object Type: Print; Woodcut
Participants:
Physical Description: A lady who holds a roll of paper in her left hand and possibly a brush with the end in her mouth with her right hand. Her kimono has 3 prints (2 peach shades and 1 turquoise) and 1 plain light turquoise section. There are multiple "chopsticks" in her hair. In the upper left corner is a peach chrysanthemum with a section in center with Japanese characters. Half way down left side more Japanese characters.
Category: Art
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Woodblock (Artwork->Print), Figurative (Artwork->Subject); Women (Women)
Geographical Reference: Japan (International->Asia)
Dimensions:
Object H x W 14 1/2 x 10 "
Materials/Techniques:
Paper (Japanese) (Material)
Marks/Inscription:
Artist Utamaro / One of famous opera / 15.00
Credit Line: Estate of Helen South Alexander, 2005
Copyright:
public domain
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