A Japanese erotic woodblock print (shunga) depicting a couple in a dynamic intimate scene, rendered in the late ukiyo-e style. The composition stands out for its expressive arrangement of the figures, the decorative patterns on the kimonos, and the densely arranged text written in kuzushiji cursive script.
The work is rendered in a darker, higher-contrast color scheme than classic, subtle shunga, which lends the scene an intense and theatrical character. Richly decorated fabrics, bold outlines, and striking combinations of black, green, and red are typical of later woodblock prints inspired by Edo-period art.
Shunga (“spring pictures”) were a popular genre of Japanese ukiyo-e and combined eroticism, literature, and decorative woodblock art. They often included dialogues, jokes, or poetic comments inscribed directly into the composition.
This woodblock print was created using the traditional Japanese multicolor woodblock printing technique (nishiki-e), likely as a later print or reproduction based on an older design.
Condition as shown in the photographs—signs of age, creases, wear, and localized soiling on the paper.
Dimensions of the woodblock print: 11 x 10.5 cm.
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