Series; Dangerous Love

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Series; Dangerous Love by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Series; Dangerous Love

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.

Series; Dangerous Love - This interesting shunga series by Kunisada includes some unusual subjects outside the typical range of erotic illustrations. One scene takes place in hell with the King of the Underworld, Emma-o, judging a kneeling man and another shows a man surrounded by beauties on clouds. The prints are finely detailed with special attention given to fabrics and settings.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 7 3/8" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse from previous folio inclusion. Small wormhole, a few spots. Toning, soiling at bottom corners. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Series; Dangerous Love by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Series; Dangerous Love by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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