Item from the Mokuhankan Flea Market

Mother Nursing Baby under Mosquito Net

Size: 38.5cm by 25.5cm (15.16 in by 10.04 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Kitagawa Utamaro

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 10,000$ 78.00£ 60.50€ 72.00 [Item has been sold]

Description: This print captures an intimate moment of a mother nursing her child, sheltered within a green mosquito net. The net is depicted with remarkable detail, showcasing Utamaro’s exceptional skill in portraying texture and transparency, while also providing a glimpse into Edo-period practices for protecting infants from insects.

Outside the net, another woman stands, observing the scene with a gentle, tender expression. This design shows Utamaro’s ability to combine technical mastery with emotive storytelling, making this a moving depiction of everyday life in Edo Japan.

There are a few traces of glue removal on the backside.

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