| Artist | Eisen KEISAI (1791-1848) |
| Title | "Lovers #H" |
| Date | ca1820-25 |
| Provenance | Military collection--from family of Army serviceman stationed in Tokyo 1946-48. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | unsigned (typical of "shunga") |
| Image Size | 9 7/8 x 14 3/4 (Large full "oban" format) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to kimonos; "burnishing" to black areas; crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Good++ to Very Good. Excellent colors. (Vertical folio center-fold; areas of soiling; scattered marks/stains; wear. Small hole right edge repaired by backing.) Retains original folio backing. |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Highly detailed/colorful "shunga" image of an amourous couple. Excellent colors. Very nice. Hard-to-find large format. |
| Item # | GG-107 |
| Price | $375 (Guaranteed original ca1820.) |