Original Utagawa School Japanese Woodblock Print set
Complete Shunga Set (13 prints)

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 - Complete shunga albums are hard to find as individual prints often sell for more than an album. We're pleased to offer this original Utagawa School album featuring 12 erotic designs.

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Collection Information - These prints were produced in the late 19th century, circa 1860 and sold in an album. Complete sets are rare to find.

Artist - Utagawa School
Size - Album: 4 3/4" x 7 1/8", Prints: 6 1/8" x 4" + margins as shown
Condition - Album: Some rubbing, soiling and staining on cover. Some creases and small holes. Prints: With excellent color and detail. backed with old paper. A few small holes repaired. Some spotting, stains or soiling. Please see photos for details.

Examples from the Set