Antique Full Color Shunga Print, ca. 1860

by After Hokusai

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Antique Full Color Shunga Print, ca. 1860 by After Hokusai

Original After Hokusai Japanese Woodblock Print
Antique Full Color Shunga Print, ca. 1860

Shunga - Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic pictures. Some scholars believe that the first shunga were inspired by Chinese medical manuals. Shunga prints grew in popularity in the early 18th century and the production of shunga peaked in the golden age of the print period in the late 19th century. Many ukiyo-e artists did shunga in addition to their normal specialties. The works sold well and, often at higher prices than the normal genre. So, artists had an incentive to delve into the realm of shunga. Often of very high quality and with great sensitivity to the subject, the best artists produced shunga of remarkable beauty. Shunga were rarely signed as collectors in the field know. Some of the noted artists in the field were Moronobu, Hokusai, Shigenobu and the great Utamaro.

Comments - A beautiful, original shunga print inspired by Hokusai's "Gods of Intercourse" series. This print and the others in this group feature some of the comic and erotic elements from Hokusai's landmark series in brand new designs, drawn in Hokusai's style. A great choice for a collector interested in Hokusai or the evolution of shunga. Bid or buy now!

Artist - After Hokusai

Image Size - 12 1/2" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A vertical crease at center. Some light toning and soiling as shown. A couple creases, some separation at center. Minor thinning at corners. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.

Antique Full Color Shunga Print, ca. 1860 by After Hokusai
Antique Full Color Shunga Print, ca. 1860 by After Hokusai

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