Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章 (JAPAN, 1726-1792) ‘Ehon kabumakura’ (lit. ‘Illustrated book of numerous pillow poems’) Circa 1790s A shunga / erotic subject woodblock printed book With eight (8) double pages illustrations plus one showing European Published in 1790 Reference: A double page of this book is reproduced in GIAN CARLO CALZA, ‘Poème de l’oreiller et autres récits’, Paris : Phaidon, 2010, p. 210. Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Note: Shunshō was a master at capturing the drama of the moment. He was the founder of the Katsukawa school, which devoted itself to depicting Edo's actors. Shunshō excelled at dramatic designs for pillar prints, which were made to be hung from house posts. He created linear figures that related in ingenious ways to this expressive and demanding shape. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.