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Japanese Woodblock Print by Yanagawa Shigenobu 柳川重信 '1880 version"

About the Item

Japanese woodblock print (1823) by Yanagawa Shigenobu 1880 version, unframed. About the artist Born in Yanagawa in 1787, Shigenobu worked as a puppet maker before a successful career as a ukiyo-e printmaker and book illustrator. A student of the great Hokusai, Shigenobu married his teacher’s daughter. Upon their marriage, Hokusai handed down his go (artist name) “Raito” to his new son-in-law. Shigenobu is known for his delicate surimono (lavish, privately commissioned works), graceful beauties, and inviting landscapes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.625 in (21.91 cm)Width: 7.125 in (18.1 cm)Depth: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848237700552
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