Shunga p3180-p3195.Kitagawa-Utamaro.Katsushika-Hokusai.

Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿 ( 1753 - 1806 ).

Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎 ( 1760 - 1849 ).

Shunga p3180 - p3195

Ehon Futami-Gata (Erotic Book of Conjugal Eddies) – Utamaro or Hokusai – c.1803-1806.

The acclaimed ukiyo-e expert Jack Hillier said about this series:
"It is only by rare good chance that a Shunga as rare, or as closely guarded, as Ehon Futami-Gata, is likely to be seen at all."

Well, that rare good chance is now !

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Rape – Leper – Burning Lantern – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754–1806) or Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).
Date: c.1803-1806. Size: 10 2/3” x 8 1/2” inches.Fine impression, color and near fine condition. Minor marks and flaws.
Series: ‘Erotic Book of Conjugal Eddies (Ehon futamigata)’. Very nice state !

“Near a bridge a leper has overpowered a female passer-by.
In the consternation she is loosing her lantern which catches fire.”

Reference: p.112 (Fig.42) in Japanese Erotic Art, The Hidden World of Shunga by Ofer Shagan.

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Provoking – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A beautiful design of an intimate couple in the exploration phase.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Doggy Pose – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“In a cloakroom a wary client is making love to a courtesan from behind.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Quickie – Curled Toes – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A salacious woman clasps her legs around her lover’s waist during their impulsive love-session.
Her ecstacy is emphasized by her curled toes.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Kissing – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A lovely abuna-e scene of a couple passionately kissing each other in the privacy of their bedroom.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Head Massage – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“An amusing image featuring a mature man who receives an unusual head massage while stimulating the private parts of the courtesan.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Balcony – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“On a balcony a couple is making love in a relaxed manner with the woman sitting
sideways on the man’s lap.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Young Samurai – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754–1806) or Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).
Date: c.1803-1806. Size: 10 2/3” x 8 1/2” inches.Fine impression, color and condition. Minor marks and flaws.
Series: ‘Erotic Book of Conjugal Eddies (Ehon futamigata)’. Very nice state !

“An insecure young samurai is about to penetrate a courtesan.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Party-Goers – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“During the festivities two party-goers have isolated themselves from the crowd and are having some intimate fun.They are surrounded by musical instruments and fireworks. A part of their hair-cut is depicted out of the frame.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Torrent – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A striking piece with a couple making love near a torent.
The master artist (either Utamaro or Hokusai) adds a nice touch by leaving the viewer uncertain about the authenticity of the torrent (it could also be a giant screen painting!).”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Dog With Neckband – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A young couple in the early stages of love-making. Look for the amused gaze of the dog behind them.
He is about to lick his paw.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Nipple Sucking – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“An almost completely naked couple is passionately making love while the man is sucking on one of his lover’s nipples.The woman is in total rapture with her arms outstretched affectionately touching his shoulders. Her hair meandering like a river on the floor.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Whispering Secret – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Kitagawa Utamaro (1754–1806) or Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).
Okubi-e (Close-up portrait). Date: c.1803-1806. Size: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” inches.Fine impression, color and near fine condition.
Minor marks and flaws. Series: ‘Erotic Book of Conjugal Eddies (Ehon futamigata)’. Very nice state !

“Close-up design of a young couple sharing a secret.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – The Gift – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“An adolescent male just has handed a gift to his lover.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Courtesan & Client – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A lovely okubi-e featuring a mature couple having an intimate exchange.”

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Utamaro/Hokusai – Ageboshi – Samurai – c.1803-1806.

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Description:

“A woman wearing a white paper hat (ageboshi) is holding a fan and the hand of her lover, an older samurai. Ageboshi’s were typically worn by women to protect their hairstyles.”

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