Lot 154: UTAGAWA TOYOHARU, (1735-1814)

depicting in fact a view of the canal in Delft which indicates that the design is after the Dutch perspective prints introduced to Japan circa 1730, with collector's seal Barboutau on verso, publisher's mark of Nishimuraya Yohachi, signed Utagawa Toyoharu ga

A superb imitation of copper plate engraving in the medium of woodblock

Condition Note: Very good impression, slightly soiled with a centre fold mark but otherwise in good condition

oban: 25.6 by 38.8cm., 10 1/16 by 15 1/4 in.

Ukie no.13

Original handwritten notes on mount, vente Waida, Amsterdam, 1-12-09