Katsukawa Shuncho (active circa 1780-1801)

Works

Katsukawa Shuncho was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist active during the late Edo period, known for his woodblock prints depicting actors, courtesans, and beautiful women. He was a student of Katsukawa Shunsho and contributed to the development of the actor print genre.

Ukiyo-e Japanese Art Late 18th Century Edo Period Figure Study Genre Scene Theater Beauty Print Ogiya House Actors Teahouse Daily Life

A teahouse waitress and two actors | Edo period, late 18th century

The courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya house (Ogiya, Hanaogi) | Edo period, late 18th century

Artists in conversation