

First Leaf of the Shunga; The Delightful Love Adventures of Maneyemon
Colorful woodblock print depicting a scene from "The Delightful Love Adventures of Maneyemon" by Suzuki Harunobu, titled "First Leaf of the Shunga". The scene shows a man kneeling on the left, wearing a black robe over a white and orange striped kimono, with a sword at his side. He is looking up at two women on the right, both wearing kimonos; one is holding a red box, and the other is reaching to pick a leaf from a tree. The women wear their hair up and have onlooks with Japanese writing. The background includes several tree trunks and some grass. The print has a worn appearance with visible signs of aging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1769
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 465 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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