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| Artist |
Kunisada (attrib.) (1786-1865) |
| Title |
"Beneath the Stairs" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1830's/40's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
3 5/8 x 5 ("koban yoko-e") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Extensive use of gold metallic pigments as flower patterns on blue and red kimonos; extensive "gauffrage" to legs/arms; crisp "key-lines," very highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors. (Small repair top center, light wear, few backing remnants.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
This young couple is seen at the base of a stairway engaged in love-making as a young "kamuro" (attendant) stands nearby. A wonderful "shunga" print in quite good condition. |
| Item # |
BG-106 |
| Price |
$165 (Reserved) |
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