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 UKIYO-E JAPANESE WOODBLOCK ART PRINT "Ama Diver and Octopuses" (蛸と海女 Tako to Ama ) by Katushika Hokusai, 1814, from the book of shunga prints "Kinoe no Komatsu" This is perhaps one of the most famous shunga print in the world and is definitely the most famous shunga print by Katsushika Hokusai. It is also popularly known as "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", a title that arguably changes the context and the vibe of the scene entirely, transforming the woman from an independent ama (pearl) diver in full charge of her erotic desires into a lonesome wife of an absent husband, lost in dreams brought on by her unfulfilled needs. It is likely that this print was intended by Hokusai as an erotic parody of the "Legend of Princess Tamatori", a tale of selfless sacrifice of an ama diver (she recovers a stolen treasure pearl from an underwater Dragon King and his many sea creature guards, including octopuses, and dies heroically in the process) . The Dragon King's palace is referenced in the calligraphy (in the background of the print), in the suggestive back-and-forth between all three subjects of the print. Over the years
this image was interpreted in many ways, often (without considering the
text and context) as a symbol of male gaze, sometimes as a
representation of uninhibited female sexual power. Ever since it was
created it had a tremendous influence on popular culture, reflected in
works of renowned artists, in music and movies. All in all it's an
outstanding print that keeps on leaving its mark on the beholders over
the years! (Please note that the images are only pixelated for display - the actual print is uncensored. (click to the last image to see the uncensored version) ★ Reproduced from an archive image, respectfully and lovingly restored and enhanced digitally, to remove the non-artistic blemishes and colour fading ♡ ★ A3 print, 297mm x 420mm. (Interior images are shown for styling and illustrative purposes only, not to be used as a precise scale guide. There will be no watermarks on the actual print.) ★ Printed in England on a 350gsm Eucalyptus paper, made from eucalyptus pulp from sustainable sources. It is brilliant white and smooth and Eco
printed with high pigment environmentally-friendly toners. ★ Supplied unframed, carefully rolled and packed with tissue paper in a strong cardboard tube for safe transit. FRAMED / READY-TO-HANG LISTING ALSO AVAILABLE here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185301961070 There will be no watermarks on the actual
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