Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797–1861), Black Hood (Kuro Zukin), from the series Fuzoku Onna Suikoden (Elegant Women’s Water Margin), 1829. With seals at the lower left and upper right.
{Image: 8 1/4 x 7 1/8 inches (21 x 18.1 cm)}.
{Frame: 18 5/8 x 14 inches (47.3 x 35.6 cm)}.

Another impression of this design is in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, accession no. P.530-1937. A further impression was sold at Christie’s South Kensington on November 4, 2009, for US$12,317.

Provenance: Hale Family Collection, Los Gatos, California.

Michaan's Auctions is honored to present nearly sixty works of Chinese and Japanese art collected over two generations of the Hale family in the October Gallery and Annex auctions. The collection reflects the family's enduring appreciation of East Asian art, with works distinguished by their authenticity, quality, and artistic interest. We are grateful to the family for their generous support and the opportunity to share this collection.

Scattered areas of discoloration in lower right corner. For condition report and additional photos, please contact the Asian Art Department.