Kiyonaga -- "Shunga #J"

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Artist After Kiyonaga
Title "Shunga #J"
Date Early Showa Period, 1931
Series na
Publisher Bijutsusha (Tokyo, active 1920's-1930's)
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 8 3/4 x 10
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing) to window edges, body areas, and decorative outer border area; highly detailed carving of hair-lines; crisp line-work.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Fresh colors.
Full original margins.
(Light toning; very slight wear.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments A colorful early-Showa period "shunga" print. Highly detailed and exquisitely printed--with decorative "window format" design.
Quite clean for "shunga."
Item # EG-065
Price $175 (Sold/GR)