Lot of 10 Meiji Period Japanese Erotic Art Shunga Woodblock Print Pictures — Attributed to the Utagawa School, c.1880s
 
A vibrant set of ten original Meiji-period shunga woodblock prints, attributed to the Utagawa school.  Each picture measures approximately 15.5 × 10.8 cm.
 
These works showcase the bold color palette and decorative richness characteristic of early Meiji shunga: deep purples, bright vermilions, cobalt blues, and patterned robes set against lush floral backdrops of peonies, irises, chrysanthemums, and wisteria.  The compositions are intimate yet dynamic, reflecting the Utagawa school’s playful and theatrical style in the erotic genre.
Artist: Attributed to the Utagawa School
Period: Meiji Era, c.1880s
Format: 10 individual woodblock print pictures, approx. 15.5 × 10.8 cm each
Condition: Colors remain strong and impressions clear. General light wear and age toning. Album backing present on nine sheets; one shunga print without backing.
 
A cohesive and attractive group, offering a fine representation of Meiji period shunga with the decorative punch and sensual exuberance collectors prize.