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Utagawa Kuniyoshi   歌川 国芳    (1797~1861)

‘ Enseki zasshi ’    Shunga p3385 ~ p3393

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Threesome – Kano Style Horse – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Threesome – Kano Style Horse – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“An obtrusive samurai grabs a courtesan around the neck while licking her cheek. His colleague is more interested in the lower part of her body. The screen painting in the background features a horse made in the Kanō style of painting.”

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Portable Litter – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Portable Litter – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A tantalising erotic piece portraying a determined male wearing a black kimono who is about to penetrate the enticed female passenger. The masked bandit, who is sitting in the portable litter (kago), is observing the activities of his acquaintance.”

Reference: p.374 (Fig.13) in ‘Japonese Erotic Art, the Hidden World of Shunga’ by Ofer Shagan

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Shunga Within Shunga – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Shunga Within Shunga – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 3/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A striking and distinguishing design featuring shunga within shunga. This may have been a self-advertisement by the artist himself, promoting shunga as a source of sexual knowledge to individuals and couples, and it’s ability to arouse desire.”

Reference: p.223 (Fig.10) in ‘Japonese Erotic Art, the Hidden World of Shunga’ by Ofer Shagan

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Primitive Study – Abuna-e – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Primitive Study – Abuna-e – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“An unusual design in which Kuniyoshi went back in the history of shunga and portrays an abuna-e (risky picture) of a couple in the primitive style (most probably inspired on the great Moronobu) while using the modern printing techniques (metallic pigments) of his time.”

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Aizuri-e – Porcelain Bowl With Erotic Motifs – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Aizuri-e – Porcelain Bowl With Erotic Motifs – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A magnificently printed design with complicated printing details. It features a blue and white procelain bowl displaying various erotic motifs and images partially printed in aizuri-e (blue print). Next to the bowl, on a side table, stands a teapot depicting flowers.”

Reference: p.261 (Fig.47) in ‘Japonese Erotic Art, the Hidden World of Shunga’ by Ofer Shagan

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Ode To Shunga –Shunga Fans – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Ode To Shunga –Shunga Fans – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A superb design featuring a wonderful ode to shunga by displaying four fans depicting sexual activities.
All four have different metallic pigment details.”

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Aristocratic Couple In Reed Field – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Aristocratic Couple In Reed Field – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A peaceful scene featuring an intimate aristocratic courtier and wife in the open reed field. The image is divided in two with the other image depicting a reading woman.”

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Wedded Rocks – Phallus Shaped Rock – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Wedded Rocks – Phallus Shaped Rock – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A poetic image featuring one the rocks of Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) in the shape of a phallus. In real-life the two wedded rocks are connected with a rope. The text on the left is a Japanese poetic text.‘'

 

 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Vagina Shaped Pose – c.1833.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Enseki Zasshi – Vagina Shaped Pose – c.1833.

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Description:

Original Japanese color woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Date: c.1833.
Oban yoko-e size: 13 2/5” x 9 1/5” inches. Series: ‘Enseki zasshi’. Fine impression, color and very good condition.
Very slight (barely visible) vertical centerfold. Small thinning spot, minor wear and soiling, marks and flaws.

“A lovely depiction of a vagina-shaped intimate couple. To the left of the image a short poetic text is included”

 

 

 

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