Shunga

Suzuki Harunobu (鈴木 春信;c. 1725 –1770) Series: Eight Elegant Scenes in the Parlor A lady touching the private area of a young man on the veranda while a child beside plays with goldfish. The young man peeps into the opening of a shoji screen. Perhaps to keep an eye out in order not to get caught, or perhaps peeping into something of a sexual nature that is increasing his excitement.

Korean Erotic Painting

19th century Articulated Shunga Paper Toy Print

Woman's genitals reflected in a hand-mirror. Picture calendar (e-goyomi) for the year Bunsei 1 [1818]

A rare and interesting paper toy print including an articulated paper man attached to and interacting with a woman on a print background, a slot in the print allowing for a handle to control his movement. The articulated man is attached to the print at feet, hips, shoulders and hands. By using the stick at the back, the man can be put to motion.

Katsukawa Shunchō (勝川 春湖; active 1780-1795) ca 1780

Katsukawa Shunchō (勝川 春湖; active 1780-1795) ca 1780

Katsukawa Shunchō (勝川 春湖; active 1780-1795) ca 1780

Chimpen Shinkeibai is a parody on the Chinese erotic novel "Jin Ping Mei" which follows the life of a wealthy and lustful merchant Ximen Qing. The novel was known for both its literary excellence, compared with novels like The Tale of Genji and Donquixote, as well as the focus on erotic escapades. Kuniyoshi's masterful series distinguishes itself with his attentive and expressive illustration of the intertwined figures. His inclusion of disinterested cats in several of the images contrasts his work with that of Hokusai, who often featured animals engaged in intercourse or adding comic commentary to the scenes. 10/10