Artist |
Eisen KEISAI (1791-1848) |
Title |
"Lovers #J" |
Date |
ca1820-25 |
Provenance |
Military collection--from family of Army serviceman stationed
in Tokyo 1946-48. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unsigned (typical of "shunga") |
Image Size |
9 7/8 x 14 3/4 (Large full "oban" format) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading;
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to kimonos;
"burnishing" to black areas;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Good++ to Very Good. Excellent colors.
(Vertical folio center-fold; areas of soiling; scattered marks/stains; wear.
Two wormage holes center/right repaired by backing.)
Retains original folio backing. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Highly detailed/colorful "shunga" image of an amourous couple.
Excellent colors. Very nice.
Hard-to-find large format. |
Item # |
GG-109 |
Price |
$375 (Guaranteed original ca1820.) |