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Kitagawa Utamaro — The lovers Koharu and Jihei | Edo period, late 18th – early 19th century
Kitagawa Utamaro

The lovers Koharu and Jihei | Edo period, late 18th – early 19th century

A tender portrayal of the legendary lovers Koharu and Jihei, whose tragic romance became famous in Japanese literature and theater. The artwork captures the emotional intensity of their relationship during the Edo period.

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Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints

July 14, 2022

Estimate: $8,000$10,000

Lot 10

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Kitagawa Utamaro, The lovers Koharu and Jihei | Edo period, late 18th – early 19th century

A tender portrayal of the legendary lovers Koharu and Jihei, whose tragic romance became famous in Japanese literature and theater. The artwork captures the emotional intensity of their relationship during the Edo period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Figures, Japanese Art, Romance, Literature, Edo Period, Tragedy, Drama, Utamaro, Lovers

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Art Institute of Chicago