Artist |
Utagawa School (unsigned) |
Title |
"Deluxe Shunga #L" |
Date |
ca1830/40's |
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 |
5 1/8 x 7 3/8 inside edge purple (7 1/8 x 8 5/8 overall)
|
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading;
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to kimonos and bodies;
"burnishing" to black areas;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving.
Silver metallic pigments to background screen.
Gold metallic "speckles" to outer surround.
"Deluxe" printing techniques.
|
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors--very fresh.
(Few scattered marks; slight wear; light toning.)
Loosely end-tipped to original folio backing. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Very highly detailed and colorful "shunga" image of an amourous couple.
From an album of 12 "deluxe" prints--found inside
"original silk-covered album."
Excellent colors. Very clean for "shunga." |
Item # |
GG-123 |
Price |
$185 (Guaranteed original ca1830) |