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Kitagawa UTAMARO (1753- 1806) |
Michiyuki koi no futusao vol. 3 (out of 3) Utamaro's famous shunga book in its COLOR edition. |
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Date: c. 1802 Size: c. 22 x 26. 5 cms / c. 8. 7" x 10. 2" (hanshi-bon) Condition: Very good impression with fine color; a particularly well-preserved, clean copy. The decorated blue covers show the usual wear from use. Ref. no.: # E 1793-3 Price: € 2,500.00 |
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This is the COLOR EDITION of volume 3 of Utamaro's most interesting shunga book of his later period, 'Michiyuki koi no futosao', which
was first issued in black and white, before the color edition followed shortly afterwards.
The depictions in the book show famous couples inspired by theatrical dramas of the Japanese puppet theater, the 'BUNRAKU', and by chronicles on famous lovers, such as Gompachi and Komurosaki (the names of the lovers are given in each illustration). As in volume 1 the opening and end pages depict puppeteers (click on the 'view all illustrations' button at top/bottom right to proceed). |
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