A Japanese watercolor painting on paper depicting The Abalone Fisherwomen, from the Triptych of polychrome woodblock prints; ink and color on paper painting, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1753 to 1806. Inscribed lower left. The painting is surrounded by silk fabrics with floral and foliage motifs. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. Kitagawa Utamaro was a Japanese painter, specialist in ukiyo e. He is particularly known for his depictions of pretty women bijin ga, but his work also includes many nature and animal scenes, as well as erotic albums shunga. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Hand Painted Wall Scrolls, Wall Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles.