Near the Go Board, No. 5 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Near the Go Board, No. 5 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)

Isoda Koryūsai

Date
c. 1775–77
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art

A couple compactly entwined, she closes her eyes in pleasure as he locks his arms together and squares his jaw in determination. Just past their heads is a sake kettle and go board with a tray of snacks and a glass goblet. In the dialogue the man says: I can't last any longer...here I come! Do you want it? to which she answers: I don't know why...ah..ah..ah! Japan, Asia

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