Katsukawa Shunko

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Katsukawa Shunko was an 18th-century Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his woodblock prints depicting kabuki actors and scenes. He was a student of Katsukawa Shunsho and contributed significantly to the development of actor portraiture in Japanese printmaking.

Dramatic Japanese Edo Period Woodblock Print Theatre Theater Performance Art Traditional Ukiyo-e Actor Portrait Actors Costume

Actors Nakamura Tomijuro I and Otani Hiroji III in the roles of Takenuki Goro and Asahina no Saburo | Edo period, 18th century

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in the role of Fuwa Banzaemon | Edo period, 18th century

Artists in conversation