Six Vintage Antique Victorian Japanese Postcard Coloured Prints by Artist Utamaro from the British Museum

These are Six Vintage Antique Victorian Japanese Postcard Coloured Prints from the British Museum by Artist Utamaro. The six postcards are; Watching Divers for Shell-fish, The Artist Painting a Landscape, A Girl and Her Reflection, Folding a Length of Cloth, Girls on a Bridge,The Brocade Dress. This package includes the original envelope they came in marked Japanese Colour Prints by Utamaro, 6 Pictorial Cards, Printed In Colours, British Museum, Set B3 and a information page to explain, in detail each of the prints. Utamaro was born in 1753 and died in 1806.Kitagawa Utamaro (喜多川 歌麿?, ca. 1753 – October 31, 1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). His name was romanized as Outamaro. He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. His work reached Europe in the mid-nineteenth century, where it was very popular, enjoying particular acclaim in France. He influenced the European Impressionists, particularly with his use of partial views and his emphasis on light and shade. The reference to the "Japanese influence" among these artists often refers to the work of Utamaro. This package of postcard prints are made from heavy paper stock in good vintage condition and are non circulated suitable for framing. Sold as found.We are not postcard experts.