◎This collection of beautiful and rare old woodblock prints by Kitagawa Utamaro depicts sensual scenes in Japanese woodblock prints. Published in 1995, this large-format collection, meticulously rendered in minute detail, is a must-have for ukiyo-e collectors. A must-read for lovers of Japanese beauty and culture, it offers not only exceptional artistic merit but also a glimpse into Japan's rich art history.

◎Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was an ukiyo-e artist active in the late Edo period. He was a leading figure in ukiyo-e printmaking, specializing in beautiful women and considered a prolific ukiyo-e artist. He also demonstrated his talent in shunga, considered the pinnacle of multicolored woodblock printmaking.

◎Sensual ukiyo-e (shunga) was enjoyed by a wide range of people, including aristocrats, samurai, monks, and women. These works of art are not only erotic, but also combine beautiful colors, meticulous brushwork, complex compositions, and humor. Shunga, which influenced artists such as Van Gogh and Rodin, first gained acclaim overseas. During the Meiji period, many shunga prints were exported from Japan and are housed in museums such as the British Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha

Release Date: Novemver 14, 1995, First Edition

Large format: 195 pages

Size: 30cm height

23cm width

ISBN-10: 4309712851

ISBN-13: 978-4309712857

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