Complete Poetic Intercourse Lithographic Shunga Set (12 prints)

by Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905)

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Complete Poetic Intercourse Lithographic Shunga Set (12 prints) by Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905)

Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905) Japanese Lithographic Reprint Album
Complete Shunga Set (12 lithographs)
Series; Poetic Intercourse
Yakumo no Chigiri

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 fantastic opportunity for a collector to own this lithographic reprinting of Tomioka Eisen's "Poetic Intercourse" shunga series in a bound album. This series is an artfully illustrated mix of tender moments and graphic depictions of lovers in private.

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Collection Information - These prints were produced in the Meiji era and stored in a fabric-covered album. Complete sets are rare to find.

Artist - Tomioka Eisen (1864 - 1905)
Size - Album: 10 1/4" x7 1/4", Prints: 9 1/4" x 6" + margins as shown
Condition - Album: Some rubbing and fraying at edges. A few worn or torn spots of fabric. Good overall. Prints: With excellent color and detail. Some toning or spots. A few separations at center folds. Some creases and tears, especially at the fold of the second image in the album - multiple tears and larger separation from bottom. Please see photos for details.

Examples from the Set

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