| Artist | Toyoshige (Toyokuni II) (attrib.) -- (1777-1835) |
| Title | "Decorative Screen -- A" Cartouche: "Neagari-matsu" ("Exposed Roots") |
| Date | ca1820's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 ("koban yoko-e") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Surimono-quality with metallic bronze pigments; extensive "gauffrage" to courtesan's collar and man's kimono's pattern; crisp "key-lines," very highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Exceptionally clean. (Very minor wear, few backing remnants.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | A couple is seen engaged in lovemaking. From an album of 12 shunga prints--each scene set before a decorative screen. A wonderful surimono-quality "shunga" print in exceptional overall condition. |
| Item # | DG-74 |
| Price | $195 (Reserved/HMc) |
