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

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

This Edo period Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunko depicts two prominent kabuki actors in traditional roles from the 18th century. The work exemplifies the actor portraiture genre and the technical sophistication of Edo-period theatrical prints.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800

Lot 3

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

This Edo period Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunko depicts two prominent kabuki actors in traditional roles from the 18th century. The work exemplifies the actor portraiture genre and the technical sophistication of Edo-period theatrical prints.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dramatic, Theater, Performance Art, Japanese, Actors, Male Subjects, Edo Period, Woodblock Print, Colorful, Figurative

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