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Katsukawa Shunshō
Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print

c. 1772

$750
£567.63
€651.76
CA$1,068.44
A$1,158.75
CHF 608.62
MX$14,075.01
NOK 7,615.88
SEK 7,170.78
DKK 4,865.82

About the Item

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Woodblock print depicting an actor, possibly Nakamura Denkuro II, as a samurai. The actor stands with his sword unsheathed and held downward, its cover laying on the ground behind his feet. He is looking down to where his sword is pointed. He wears flowing robes in a pale orange tone. To his left is a large rock, and behind him on the right is a hill or other landscape feature. This print comes from a local collector and provenance information is provided in the label on verso. Back label: " Collection: Wai(?)ai Hirakawa Shunsho 'A fighting (illegible)' Hirakawa sale Shunsho: Nakamura Denkuro II as Samurai. c. 1772" Signature matches that of Shunsho and the figure appears to match other depictions of Nakamura Denkuro II. Frame size: 19" H x 12.5" W Image size: 12" H x 5.5" W
  • Creator:
    Katsukawa Shunshō (1726 - 1793, Japanese)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1772
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
  • Medium:
    Woodcut,Rice Paper
  • Movement & Style:
    Edo
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Paper has warping and discoloration due to age and is very thin. One stain is visible in upper left corner and one minor crease from top edge of paper to right shoulder of the figure.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JMA 96101stDibs: LU54216988422

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