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The Sokolov Collection — Attributed to Katsukawa Shuncho, (active circa 1780s – early 1800s), A young girl waylaid by a robber
The Sokolov Collection

Attributed to Katsukawa Shuncho, (active circa 1780s – early 1800s), A young girl waylaid by a robber

A woodblock print depicting a young girl accosted by a robber, created by Katsukawa Shuncho during the late Edo period. The work demonstrates the dramatic narrative compositions characteristic of this prolific printmaker's output.

Medium
woodblock print, circa 1786

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

May 21, 2021

Estimate: $1,200$1,500

Lot 31

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The Sokolov Collection, Attributed to Katsukawa Shuncho, (active circa 1780s – early 1800s), A young girl waylaid by a robber

A woodblock print depicting a young girl accosted by a robber, created by Katsukawa Shuncho during the late Edo period. The work demonstrates the dramatic narrative compositions characteristic of this prolific printmaker's output.

Medium
woodblock print, circa 1786
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Japanese Art, Narrative Scene, Late 18th Century, Edo Period, Katsukawa Shuncho, Woodblock Print, Drama, Figure Composition

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