Deluxe Mica Embellished Shunga print - ca. 1880

by Toshihide (1863 - 1925)

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Deluxe Mica Embellished Shunga print - ca. 1880 by Toshihide (1863 - 1925)

Original Toshihide (1863 - 1925) Japanese Woodblock Print
Deluxe Mica Embellished Shunga print - ca. 1880

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 terrific original print from a series of shunga produced by Toshihide in the late 19th century. These prints are notable for Toshihide's sensitive portrayals as well as the extensive use of shimmering mica inks - an expensive embellishment, not often seen in Meiji era shunga productions.

Artist - Toshihide (1863 - 1925)

Image Size - 10 1/8" x 6 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. A few light spots in subject. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Deluxe Mica Embellished Shunga print - ca. 1880 by Toshihide (1863 - 1925)
Deluxe Mica Embellished Shunga print - ca. 1880 by Toshihide (1863 - 1925)

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