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| Artist |
KIESAI, Eisen (1790-1848)
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| Title |
"Lovers Before Bamboo Screen" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1830 |
| Series |
From the album "Mimasu-gata" ("Mimasu Form"). |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Print is unsigned (typical of "shunga" prints, due to censorship), but known to have been done by Eisen. |
| Image Size |
9 3/8 x 13 5/8 |
| Impression |
Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to kimonos; extensive "gauffrage" pattern to bamboo screen; crisp "key-lines," highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
| Condition |
Good to Very Good. Very good colors. Vertical centerfold (some separation); trimmed to printed border's edge; wear and soiling (mostly lower corners). |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
A couple in a love-making embrace before a decorative bamboo screen. Nice, larger-sized, old "shunga" print. |
| Item # |
BG-240 |
| Price |
$350 (Sold--YV) |
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