Katsukawa Collection

Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune, two Japanese samurai warriors battling each other
JAPANESE SAMURAI. Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune, two Japanese samurai warriors battling each other. Woodblock print by Shuntei Katsukawa, c1820

Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune in full armour fighting. Print c1820
528450 Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune in full armour fighting. Print c1820. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist

Three Women outside by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - they are wearing mostly pink outfits, one has a parasol, the other two have fans. Date: late 18th century

Two Women by the riverside by Katsukawa Shuncho
Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - a Japanese designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints - Two women by the riverside. Date: late 18th century

Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting
528731 Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-1820) Japanese artist, 1809

A full-length portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner
1766510 A full-length portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Full-length portraits of wrestlers from the Eastern Group, Uzugafuchi on the right and Onogawa on the left
1766511 Full-length portraits of wrestlers from the Eastern Group, Uzugafuchi on the right and Onogawa on the left (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series
1766521 Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series A Journey to the Waterfalls of all the Provinces (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Hunters by a Fire in the Snow, from the series
1766527 Hunters by a Fire in the Snow, from the series One Hundred Poems as told by the Nurse, published c.1835 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

The Exiled Poet Nakamaro, from the series One Hundred Poems as Told by
1766525 The Exiled Poet Nakamaro, from the series One Hundred Poems as Told by the Nurse, published c.1838 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Minister Toru from the series Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life
1766584 Minister Toru from the series Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kintai Bridge, Suo Province, from the series Wonderous Views of Famous Bridges
1766524 Kintai Bridge, Suo Province, from the series Wonderous Views of Famous Bridges in all the Provinces (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Yoro Waterfall, Mino Province, from the Series
1766522 Yoro Waterfall, Mino Province, from the Series A Journey to the Waterfalls of all the Provinces (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan (woodblock print)
1766513 Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan (woodblock print) by Katsukawa Shun ei (1762-1819); 39x26.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan)

Woman Preparing Sashimi, c. 1806 (woodblock print)
3493140 Woman Preparing Sashimi, c.1806 (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers
1766591 The Jewel River at Ide, from the series The Six Jewel Rivers (woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel River at Ide)

The Poem of Sojo Henjo, from the series The Hundred Poems as Told by
1766528 The Poem of Sojo Henjo, from the series The Hundred Poems as Told by the Nurse (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

A Poem on the Autumn Moon by Kisen Hoshi, illustrated with two girls on a veranda
1766508 A Poem on the Autumn Moon by Kisen Hoshi, illustrated with two girls on a veranda overlooking a landscape (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu

The Second Month from the series Customs of Poets in the Four Seasons
1766509 The Second Month from the series Customs of Poets in the Four Seasons (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 28.2x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pink and Red Peonies Blown to the Left in a Breeze and a Butterfly (woodblock print)
1766523 Pink and Red Peonies Blown to the Left in a Breeze and a Butterfly (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 25x37.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fuji from Gotenyama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido, from the series
1766598 Fuji from Gotenyama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido, from the series The Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji (colour woodbloc print) by Hokusai

Trumpet Lilies (colour woodblock print)
1766585 Trumpet Lilies (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trumpet Lilies. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Courtesan and Attendants, late 18th century. Creator: Shunsho
Courtesan and Attendants, late 18th century

Woman serving tea, 1790, (1924). Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Woman serving tea, 1790, (1924). Guests sitting on benches by the shore of a lake. From the " Ehon Eigadane" by Churinsha Shuncho, [1790]

Three Women talking on a terrace by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) Date: late 18th century

Three Women smoking pipes in a garden by Katsukawa Shuncho
Three Women smoking pipes in a garden underneath a cherry blossom tree by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) Date: late 18th century

Five women in an outdoor domestic scene by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795). Date: late 18th century

Five women in an indoor domestic scene by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) Date: late 18th century

Outdoor domestic scene by Katsukawa Shuncho
Outdoor domestic scene with three women and a young boy by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) Date: late 18th century

Domestic Scene by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) with multiple figures inside and outside a home with music being played and servant carrying a bonsai tree whilst another carries

Two women and small black pet dog by Katsukawa Shuncho
Two women, one seated with a small black pet dog on her lap by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795). Date: late 18th century

Fishing from a boat by Katsukawa Shuncho
Two women and a boy Fishing from a boat by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795). Date: late 18th century

Three Women talking outside by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795). Date: late 18th century

Japanese Beauties, 1776, (1886). Artist: Wilhelm Greve
Japanese Beauties, 1776, (1886). Facsimile of a chromoxylograph after Katsukawa Shunsho, engraved in the Seiro Bijin Awase kagami (1776)

Japanese Beauties, 1776 (1886). Artist: Wilhelm Greve
Japanese Beauties, 1776 (1886). Facsimile of a chromoxylograph after Katsukawa Shunsho, engraved in the Seiro Bijin Awase kagami (1776)

A Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsen
A Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Snow, Moon and Flowers, c1812. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsen
Snow, Moon and Flowers, c1812. From the Birmingham City Museum & Art Gallery

Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: Shunsho
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. Woodblock print, late 18th century, by Katsukawa Shunko

Onoe matsusuke no raikAc sitennAc, The actor Onoe Matsusuke in the role of RaikAc ShitennAc (Minamoto Yorimitsu). Katsukawa, ShunjAc, active 1780-1790, artist, [between 1781 and 1789]

Kawanakajima no kassen, Battle at Kawanakajima. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, 1809. 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 24.8 cm (left panel), 37.5 x 25.1 cm (center panel)

Fujiwara no hidesato no mukade taiji, The warrior Fujiwara Hidesato battling the giant centipede. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1815 and 1820], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Kusunoki rAcjAc no zu, The warrior Kusunoki barricading himself into Akasaka Castle. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

WashA nyoirindAc kassen, Battle at the Nyoirin Hall (Nyoririn Temple) in WashA'. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1811 and 1818], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Kataoka nizaemon, Katsukawa, Shunʼei, 1762-1819, artist, [1793, printed later]
Kataoka nizaemon, Katsukawa, Shunʼ ei, 1762-1819, artist, [1793, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows actor Kataoka Nizaemon, full-length portrait, facing left

Yanagi no niwa, Willow garden. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [1790, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Nakamura nakazAc, The actor Nakamura NakazAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1760 and 1790, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Kameya no mae no sannAc sai no yatai, Sanno Festival in front of Kame-ya Department Store. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between 1804 and 1812], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 26.3 cm

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Katsukawa, a renowned Japanese artist from the late 18th to early 19th century, captured various aspects of life in his woodblock prints. In one print titled "Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune, " he depicted two fierce samurai warriors engaged in an intense battle. The intricate details of their armor, swords, and pikes showcase Katsukawa's mastery in portraying historical events. Moving on to another piece by Katsukawa Shuncho, we see "Three Women outside" and "Two Women by the riverside. " These prints beautifully portray women going about their daily lives with grace and elegance. Their traditional clothing reflects the cultural richness of Japan during that era. In contrast to these peaceful scenes, it also delved into depicting war. His print titled "Battle of Kawanakajima" captures armies fighting on the plains near Chikuma River. Archers aiming their bows, horsemen charging forward with swords drawn - this artwork showcases the intensity and chaos of battle, not limited to historical events; he also ventured into portraying actors and wrestlers. One such print features Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner - a testament to the versatility of Kabuki theater performers. Additionally, full-length portraits of wrestlers Uzugafuchi and Onogawa highlight their physical strength and power within the Eastern Group. The vibrant colors used by Katsukawa bring these athletes' personalities to life. Nature was another theme explored by this talented artist. Prints like "Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway" depict serene landscapes along famous routes while capturing the beauty found within nature's elements. "Hunters by a Fire in Snow" transports us into wintery forests where hunters gather around a fire for warmth after a long day's work - showcasing both human resilience and the harmony between man and nature.