7019 - Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, probably Utagawa school, loose sheet

Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, probably Utagawa school, loose sheet Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, probably Edo period, 19th century. Depiction of a courtly or theatrical scene with two figures in richly patterned robes: a standing male figure with a writing brush in his hand and a reclining female figure in a red kimono. In the background a landscape with water, hills, trees and decorative hanging lanterns. At the bottom of the picture with a cartouche "上金殿", presumably to be read as "Jōkinden"; the exact meaning or attribution cannot be determined with certainty. Next to it a round stamp / seal. The depiction is executed in the style of 19th century Japanese woodblock prints. Loose sheet, not framed. Browned, stained and soiled due to age, with distinct creases and fold marks, rubbing, marginal tears and some thin or translucent areas of paper. Also browned on the reverse and with a copy of the image. Dimensions: 35.5 x 25 cm.