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Artist |
KIESAI, Eisen (1790-1848) |
Title |
"Lovers Before Lattice Window" (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 distant sky, water, and rooftops; crisp "key-lines," highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
Condition |
Good. Very good colors. Vertical centerfold (some paper losses); 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 latticed window overlooking the sea. Nice, larger-sized, old "shunga" print. |
Item # |
BG-241 |
Price |
$325 (Sold) |
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