UTAGAWA school (attr. to) - Figure studies of two kabuki actors in the roles of samurai

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Artist:UTAGAWA school (attr. to)

Title:Figure studies of two kabuki actors in the roles of samurai

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Date:later 19th c.

Medium:Black ink ('sumi') on paper.

Size/Format:c. 10.5" x 8.5"

Description:Preparatory drawing ('shita-e') for a woodblock print.

Reserve: $280.00

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UTAGAWA school (attr. to) - Figure studies of two kabuki actors in the roles of samurai

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

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