Shunga album. Prentenboek over gewillige vrouwen - deel één 1798

This is the cover of the first volume of the "Shunga album. Prentenboek over gewillige vrouwen" by Kitagawa Utamaro from 1798. The album was created during the Edo period in Japan and is an example of "Shunga" art, which refers to erotic Japanese woodblock prints. The cover depicts a simple, worn-out design with the title of the work written in Japanese characters on a label, indicating its content. This album is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and social aspects of Japan's past. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.