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| Artist |
Kunisada II (1823-1880) |
| Title |
"Before the Snowy Window" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1840's/50's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
6 x 8 1/4 (two 6 x 4 1/8 diptych sheets joined) |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "burnishing" to black areas of screen (left); crisp "key-lines," highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. (Crisp and clean--no flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Before a snow-laden backdrop--a couple is seen locked in a love-making embrace. (Exceptionally clean for "shunga.") |
| Item # |
BG-373 |
| Price |
$175 (Sold) |
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