Suzuki Harunobu (1724-1770) Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu (1724-1770)

Suzuki Harunobu (1724-1770)

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Suzuki Harunobu (1724-1770)
Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu (1724-1770)
Two prints, the first depicting an oiran and her lover making love in the entrance hall of a brothel and being spied on by a young kamuro whose face appears from behind a noren curtain, unsigned; the second depicting a man conversing with a courtesan while fondling her kamuro, number twelve from the Maneemon set, unsigned--good impressions, backed, soiled, slightly faded, holes restored, centerfold on the first
chuban: 20.7 x 27cm. each approx. (2)

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The second print belongs to a set of 24 erotic prints. Ukiyonosuke wished to learn the secrets of love, so he was transformed by magic powder into a tiny voyeur named Maneemon, who was able to watch couples making love in brothels, houses and the countryside without being observed.

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