Artist |
Eisen IKEDA (1790-1848) |
Title |
"Two Lovers Reading a Letter" (given name) |
Series |
na |
Date |
Originally ca1820s/40's; this a later "re-strike" edition, ca1980. |
Publisher |
Believed Ishukankokai |
Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 x 15 ("dia-oban"--large oban) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light
"gauffrage" to faces and hands; highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines and other details. |
Condition |
Excellent. (minor bumping right margin.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An elegant "soft shunga" (pillow print) depiction of two lovers. Very nice. |
Item # |
EG-334 |
Price |
$225 |