Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849) - Shunga p3556-p3563.

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Shunga – Hokusai – Young Couple And Masturbating Woman –

Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849). Shunga (Erotic picture).
Date: c.1821. Size: 10 3/4” x 8 2/3” inches. Series: ‘Manpuku wagojin (Gods of Intercourse)’.
Fine impression (with excellent use of gauffrage and metallic pigments), very good color and condition.
Minor wear and soiling, some minor ink marks but overall in a very nice state!

“Interesting composition by Hokusai with the masturbating woman in the back dominating the image while
a young couple on the right is making love with the young man sucking on one of the breast of his lover.”

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Shunga – Hokusai – Young And Old Couple – Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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“In the foreground of the image a young couple is making love passionately while a mature couple in
the background is taking a rest.”

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Shunga – Hokusai – Osane After Group Rape – Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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“The absolute masterpiece of the series depicting Osane, one of the protagonists of the story, after she has been raped by a group of men. What makes the design so shockingly forceful is the suggestion that she might have liked it.”

References: p.424 (Fig.17d) Japanese Erotic Art by Ofer Shagan

p.211 (IV.13) Hokusai by Gian Carlo Calza

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Shunga – Hokusai – Mutual Stimulation – Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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“An intimate couple who are partially covered by a giant green blanket are having a passionate encounter
(as suggested by the tissue the woman is holding to her mouth!). They are both focused on each
other’s private parts”

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Shunga – Hokusai – Iintimate Couple With Copulating Street Dogs –

Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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Description:

“An impulsive encounter between two lovers outside on a street corner has inspired two dogs in the background (or perhaps the other way around).”

Reference: p.282 (Fig.43) Japanese Erotic Art by Ofer Shagan

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Shunga – Hokusai – Foot Massage – Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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“An intimate couple in a striking pose with the female lover resting her feet on the breasts of the man. Look for excited woman in the other room.”

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Shunga – Hokusai – Close-up Portraits Of Osana And Otsubi –

Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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Description:

Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849). Shunga (Erotic picture).
Date: c.1821. Size: 6” x 8 2/3” inches. Series: ‘Manpuku wagojin (Gods of Intercourse)’.
Fine impression (with excellent use of gauffrage and metallic pigments), very good color and condition.
Minor wear and soiling, some tiny binding holes, minor ink marks but overall in a very nice state!

“A superb okubi-e (close-up portrait) of the two main characters of the story, Osane (on the right)
and Otsubi (left).”

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Shunga – Hokusai – Intimate Couple – Gods of Intercourse – c.1821.

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Description:

Original antique Japanese color woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849). Shunga (Erotic picture).
Date: c.1821. Size: 6” x 8 2/3” inches. Series: ‘Manpuku wagojin (Gods of Intercourse)’.
Fine impression (with excellent use of gauffrage and metallic pigments), very good color and condition.
Minor wear and soiling,some tiny binding holes but overall in a very nice state!
Red collector’s stamp (below right).

“A couple making love in a small hallway passionately embracing each other.”

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