couple engaged in intercourse; woman wears a purple kimono with orange and red flowers; man has green plaid garment beneath him; sewing kit in URQ; pipe and tobacco pouch, LLQ; text to left of man's head

Seamstress and her Lover, No. 6 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban), c. 1775-1777

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A woman is on top of her lover and in full control as she squeezes him tightly around his neck. In the foreground is a tobacco pipe and pouch, in the background is her sewing kit.

Details
Title
Seamstress and her Lover, No. 6 from Twelve Bouts in the Way of Love (Shikidō torikumi jūniban)
Artist Life
1735 - 1790 ?
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2014.65.3.6
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couple engaged in intercourse; woman wears a purple kimono with orange and red flowers; man has green plaid garment beneath him; sewing kit in URQ; pipe and tobacco pouch, LLQ; text to left of man's head