Series; Unravelling the Threads of Desire (Negai no itoguchi)

by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

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Series; Unravelling the Threads of Desire (Negai no itoguchi) by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Series; Unravelling the Threads of Desire (Negai no itoguchi)

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 - Utamaro's shunga designs are some of the most highly coveted pieces on the print market today. Lifetime editions of these subjects are hard to come by and, in auction, sell for thousands of dollars. These fine quality reprints offer an excellent opporunity to acquire one of Utamaro's famous designs.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 10 5/8" x 15 1/4"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some spots and soiling. Some creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Series; Unravelling the Threads of Desire (Negai no itoguchi) by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Series; Unravelling the Threads of Desire (Negai no itoguchi) by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

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