Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700

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Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700

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From our most recent Japanese Acquisitions. Here's a rare find. This very early hand painting on ivory colored paper from the Tosa School emanates from an old English collection and is the earliest example we have had the pleasure of collecting. It is circa 1700. This superb painting on paper was originally part of a very old makimono or horizontal hand scroll. This design is superb quality. The painting of the detailed diaper patterns are particularly finely executed and enhanced with gold pigment. The subject: A Woman and man. The woman's long tresses are used to wonderful decorative effect in a tradition that goes back to the Heian Period in the 8th. century. Amusingly the man is wearing nothing except his courtiers hat. This shunga style of the Tosa school heavily influenced later Ukiyoe painting and since there was no tradition of nude drawing at that time or until late 19th. century, the anatomy is early and rare, an important first step in Shunga art concept origination. This scene is masterfully hand-painted with good detailing of their robes, faces, and anatomy. This hand painting is quite precise, clearly executed by a professional artist. It is in very good condition with light discoloration from appropriate age and with vibrant colors. Photographs are taken in natural light while this painting is under a protective plastic sleeve. Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 11.62 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art. Most shunga are a type of ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format. While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement.] Translated literally, the Japanese word shunga means picture of spring; "spring" is a common euphemism for sex. (Thank you wikipedia) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. .

Dimensions:
Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 11.62 in (29.52 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 18th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289211765501

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