Katsukawa Shunko Collection (#3)

Nakamura Tomijuro as an Old Man with a Scanty Beard, ca. 1780. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Nakamura Tomijuro as an Old Man with a Scanty Beard, ca. 1780

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro 4th as a Man, ca. 1780. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro 4th as a Man, ca. 1780

The Third Sawamura Sojuro as a pilgrim to Kannon Shrine, ca. 1784-88

Kabuki Actors Segawa Kikunojo III and Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Two Courtesans Celebr... ca. 1790s
Kabuki Actors Segawa Kikunojo III and Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Two Courtesans Celebrating the New Year, ca. 1790s

Onoe Matsusuke as a Kannen-Butsu or Mendicant Buddhist Monk, ca. 1790?. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Onoe Matsusuke as a Kannen-Butsu or Mendicant Buddhist Monk, ca. 1790?

The Actor, 3rd Sawamura Sojuro Holding an Open Fan, ca. 1779. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor, 3rd Sawamura Sojuro Holding an Open Fan, ca. 1779

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV on a Bullock in a Snowstorm, ca. 1790

An Unidentified Actor, ca. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
An Unidentified Actor, ca. 1790

Segawa Kikunojo III in the Role of Oiso no Tora, ca. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Segawa Kikunojo III in the Role of Oiso no Tora, ca. 1790

Kabuki Actors Arashi Ryuzo II and Segawa Kikunojo III, ca. 1790

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro, ca. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro, ca. 1790

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Old Man, ca. 1788?. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Old Man, ca. 1788?

Ichikawa Monosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?), ca. 1785. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Ichikawa Monosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?), ca. 1785

Iwai Kiyotaro as a Woman Standing under a Plum Tree, ca. 1788. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Iwai Kiyotaro as a Woman Standing under a Plum Tree, ca. 1788

Iwai Hanshiro IV, ca. 1775. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Iwai Hanshiro IV, ca. 1775

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Kyokaku, ca. 1777. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Kyokaku, ca. 1777

Three Sumo Wrestlers: Onogawa, Seimiyama, and Yatsugamine, ca. 1790s

Arashi Ryuzo as a Tall Woman Standing on the Engawa, ca. 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Arashi Ryuzo as a Tall Woman Standing on the Engawa, ca. 1789

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo 3rd in a Female Role, ca. 1780. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo 3rd in a Female Role, ca. 1780

In the Room of a House of the Yoshiwara, ca. 1788. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
In the Room of a House of the Yoshiwara, ca. 1788

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the role of Shimada no Hachizo, 4th month, 1783

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo as a Samurai with Two Swords, 1743-1812

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the Role of Soga no Goro, ca. 1772

The Third Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Oboshi Rikiya, 1787. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Third Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Oboshi Rikiya, 1787

Onoe Matsusuke as Man Armed with a Sword, Standing in Snow before a Fence, 1786

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, 1784

A Daimyo Talking to One of His Retainers, late 18th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
A Daimyo Talking to One of His Retainers, late 18th century

An Actor with a Sword Ready to Strike, late 18th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
An Actor with a Sword Ready to Strike, late 18th century

The Actor, Matsumoto Koshiro I 1674-1730 in an Unidentified Role, late 18th century

The Actor, Matsumoto Koshiro I 1674-1730 Reading a Letter, late 18th century

Kabuki Actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Sanogawa Ichimatsu III in "A Courtesan’
Kabuki Actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Sanogawa Ichimatsu III in " A Courtesans Mirror for the Eastern Provinces" (Keisei Azuma kagami), 1788

An Unidentified Actor Stands with an Open Fan in His Hand, 1743-1812

Bando Mitsugoro I in the Role of Asahina no Saburo, Drama " Sono Kyodai Fuji no Sugatami", 1776

Three Water Carriers at the Shore, late 18th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Three Water Carriers at the Shore, late 18th century

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, ca. 1788-90. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, ca. 1788-90

Full-length portraits of the wrestlers Onogawa Kisaburo
1766512 Full-length portraits of the wrestlers Onogawa Kisaburo, on the right and Tanizake Kajinosuke on the left (colour woodblock print) by Katsukawa Shunko (1743-1812)

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream, c. 1780. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream, c. 1780

Ichikawa Yaozo II as an Itinerant Peddler, mid or late 1770s. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese)
Ichikawa Yaozo II as an Itinerant Peddler, mid or late 1770s

Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro, c. late 1770s. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro, c. late 1770s

Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress, 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress, 1789

Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior, late 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese)
Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior, late 1780s. Ichikawa Danjuro V was a talented onnagata (female impersonator) and writer

Iwai Hanshiro IV as Oiso no Tora, c. mid-1770s. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese, 1743-1812)
Iwai Hanshiro IV as Oiso no Tora, c. mid-1770s

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese, 1743-1812)
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo

Arashi Murajiro as a Courtesan Holding a Letter, late 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese)
Arashi Murajiro as a Courtesan Holding a Letter, late 1780s

Bust portrait actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II role
Bust portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in the role of Soga no Goro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II, Katsukawa Shunko (mentioned on object), Japan, 1789, paper, colour woodcut, h 380 mm × w 250 mm

Actors Matsumoto Koshiro IV Iwai Hanshiro IV
Actors Matsumoto Koshiro IV and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Yoemon and Kasane, Yoemon with sickle in right hand, pushing his wife Kasane to the ground to kill her, Matsumoto Koshiro IV, Iwai Hanshiro IV

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo Katsukawa Shunko Japanese
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo. Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese, 1743-1812). Color woodblock print; sheet: 30.5 x 14.3 cm (12 x 5 5/8 in.)

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman, probably 1777. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The First Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman, probably 1777

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Katsukawa Shunko was a renowned ukiyo-e artist during the late 18th century in Japan. His works captured the essence of kabuki theater, showcasing various actors and characters in their most dramatic moments. One of his notable pieces is "The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsuo-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai. . C. " This half-length portrait depicts Nakamura Nakazo I embodying the character Matsuo-maru with intensity and emotion. In another captivating artwork titled "Half-Length Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kazusa no Gorobei Tadamitsu. . C. 1780, " Shunko portrays Ichikawa Danjuro V exuding power and strength as Kazusa no Gorobei Tadamitsu. Shunko's talent for capturing facial expressions shines through in "The Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II, Ichikawa Monnosuke II, and Segawa. . C. 1785. " The trio's dynamic poses convey a sense of action and intrigue within their respective roles. "The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as a Mendicant Monk in the Joruri 'Midarezaki Hana no" showcases Shunko's ability to depict characters from different genres. Here, he captures Onoe Matsusuke I's serene yet mysterious portrayal of a mendicant monk. Through his artistry, Katsukawa Shunko immortalized numerous actors on paper, allowing us to glimpse into the world of kabuki theater during this era. His attention to detail and skillful rendering continue to captivate audiences today.