Large OBAN YOKO, Japan (Meiji period from 1868 to 1912) - Lot 329

Large OBAN YOKO, Japan (Meiji period from 1868 to 1912) Erotic shunga on silver background Dimensions: 40.5 cm x 53 cm Note: Japanese oban yoko (horizontal format) print, produced during the Meiji period, a period marked by a transition between tradition and modernity in Japan. This work is in the tradition of shunga, erotic images produced within the framework of ukiyo-e, intended for a cultivated public and widely distributed during the Edo and early Meiji eras. The silver background lends the composition a refined decorative character, reinforcing the visual impact and aesthetic quality of the print. Antique shunga, particularly in large formats and with specific technical effects, are sought-after today for their historical, artistic and documentary value.