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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

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Yanagi no niwa, Willow garden. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [1790

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

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Nakamura nakazAc, The actor Nakamura NakazAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist

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

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kameya no mae no sannAc sai no yatai, Sanno Festival in front of Kame-ya Department Store

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

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Yodaime ichikawa danzAc, Ichikawa DanzAc I. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist

Yodaime ichikawa danzAc, Ichikawa DanzAc I. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.1 x 14.5 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Shodan, First scene. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca. 1785], 1 print

Shodan, First scene. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca. 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.4 x 18.3 cm. Print shows a confrontation between a court official

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Ueno no hanami, Cherry blossom viewing at Ueno. Katsukawa, Shunzan, active 1780-1800

Ueno no hanami, Cherry blossom viewing at Ueno. Katsukawa, Shunzan, active 1780-1800, artist, [between 1781 and 1801, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 41.3 x 26.9 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: NankAc akasaka rAcjAc no zu, The warrior Kusunoki barricading himself into Akasaka Castle

NankAc akasaka rAcjAc no zu, The warrior Kusunoki barricading himself into Akasaka Castle. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, 1809

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Igagoe dAcchA sugoroku, The Joruri and Kabuki play, Igagoe dAcchA Sugoroku. Katsukawa

Igagoe dAcchA sugoroku, The Joruri and Kabuki play, Igagoe dAcchA Sugoroku. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1811 and 1815], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Chinzei hachiro tametomo, The warrior Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Katsukawa, Shuntei

Chinzei hachiro tametomo, The warrior Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1813 and 1822], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 25.1 cm (left panel)

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: [igiya hanaAcgi yujo], Courtesan. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [between

[igiya hanaAcgi yujo], Courtesan. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [between
[AIgiya hanaAcgi yujo], Courtesan. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [between 1786 and 1790], 1 print : woodcut, color; 64.7 x 12.4 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kurikaradani Acg[k]assen zu, The great battle at Kurikara Valley. Katsukawa, Shuntei

Kurikaradani Acg[k]assen zu, The great battle at Kurikara Valley. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [181-], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 37.1 x 25.4 cm (left panel)

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Omatsuri shAczoku no shichifukujin, The seven gods of good luck dressed in festival

Omatsuri shAczoku no shichifukujin, The seven gods of good luck dressed in festival clothes. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.7 x 36.5 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kuruwa no hana shin modorikago, Flower cart for a new Modorikago dance. Katsukawa

Kuruwa no hana shin modorikago, Flower cart for a new Modorikago dance. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, 1806. 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.5 x 22.8 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kishibe no hagi, Bushclover on the riverbank

Kishibe no hagi, Bushclover on the riverbank. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 15.4 x 38.5 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Shiokumi, Salt gathering. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-]

Shiokumi, Salt gathering. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26 x 37.9 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kameido umeyashiki, A villa in Kamedo. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830

Kameido umeyashiki, A villa in Kamedo. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.7 x 37.8 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Yatsushi shikisanba, A modern version of the Sarugaku play Shikisanba. Katsukawa

Yatsushi shikisanba, A modern version of the Sarugaku play Shikisanba. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.6 x 38.5 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Hotaru gari, Catching fireflies. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist

Hotaru gari, Catching fireflies. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.5 x 37.1 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Mimeguri no hanami, Cherry blossom viewing in Mimeguri

Mimeguri no hanami, Cherry blossom viewing in Mimeguri. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.5 x 37.8 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: KengyA shokujo, Weaver maiden and the ox herder. Katsukawa, Shunʼei, 1762-1819

KengyA shokujo, Weaver maiden and the ox herder. Katsukawa, Shunʼei, 1762-1819
KengyA shokujo, Weaver maiden and the ox herder. Katsukawa, Shunʼ ei, 1762-1819, artist, [between 1796 and 1815], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.7 x 28.2 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: ishibai ukie no zu, A perspective view of the Grant Theater. Katsukawa, Shunʼei

ishibai ukie no zu, A perspective view of the Grant Theater. Katsukawa, Shunʼei
AIshibai ukie no zu, A perspective view of the Grant Theater. Katsukawa, Shunʼ ei, 1762-1819, artist, [between 1796 and 1815], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.6 x 38.1 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Kasamori osen to kyaku, Kasamori Osen. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca

Kasamori osen to kyaku, Kasamori Osen. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca. 1769], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.9 x 14 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: imu komachi, Parrot Komachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776

imu komachi, Parrot Komachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776
AImu komachi, Parrot Komachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14.9 x 21 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: IchijAc jirAc tadayori notonokami noritsune, The samurai warriors IchijAc JirAc Tadanori

IchijAc jirAc tadayori notonokami noritsune, The samurai warriors IchijAc JirAc Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, [between 1818 and 1820], 1 print : woodcut

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Ichikawa monnosuke, The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist

Ichikawa monnosuke, The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between 1772 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.1 x 13 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Seta no sekishAc, Evening glow at Seta. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between

Seta no sekishAc, Evening glow at Seta. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.1 x 25.8 cm. Print shows bird s-eye view of bridge spanning inlet

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Onoe tamizAc, The onnagata Onoe TamizAc. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between

Onoe tamizAc, The onnagata Onoe TamizAc. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between 1775 and 1777], 1 print : woodcut, color; 28.1 x 13.6 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Hagi, Bushclover. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [between 1785 and 1789]

Hagi, Bushclover. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, active 1783-1821, artist, [between 1785 and 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26.1 x 18.9 cm. Print shows three women in garden setting

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Segawa KikunojAc, The actor Segawa KikunojAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist

Segawa KikunojAc, The actor Segawa KikunojAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between ca. 1781 and 1783], 1 print : woodcut, color; 32 x 14.7 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: [The Verse Beginning with Wa], Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1772

[The Verse Beginning with Wa], Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1772 and 1774], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.6 x 15.7 cm. Print shows a woman standing before a man sitting on the floor

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Iwai hanshirAc, The actor Iwai HanshirAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between

Iwai hanshirAc, The actor Iwai HanshirAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1777 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 31 x 14.4 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Hibachi o kakomu gonin no otoko, Five men relaxing around a hibachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc

Hibachi o kakomu gonin no otoko, Five men relaxing around a hibachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [1772 or 1773], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.1 x 35.5 cm

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: ShAcchAc, Boys Festival. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, fl. 1783-1821, artist, [between 1783

ShAcchAc, Boys Festival. Katsukawa, ShunchAc, fl. 1783-1821, artist, [between 1783 and 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24 x 16.5 cm. Print shows a woman with two young female attendants

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Manzai, New Years celebration. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, 1820

Manzai, New Years celebration. Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist, 1820. 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.4 x 18.2 cm. Print shows two performers during a New Year celebration

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: RyA'ka no uma, Horses under a willow tree. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830

RyA'ka no uma, Horses under a willow tree. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut; 34.5 x 23.2 cm. Print shows two horses

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: JAPAN: GEISHA, c1782. The Japanese actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of a geisha

JAPAN: GEISHA, c1782. The Japanese actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of a geisha. Color woodcut by Shunsho Katsukawa, c1782

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Young woman with parasol in falling snow. Coloured woodblock print from the series Snow

Young woman with parasol in falling snow. Coloured woodblock print from the series Snow, Moon and Flowers, c1812. Katsukawa Shunsen (c1762-1830)

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Actors as Samurai, coloured woodblock print. Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) Japanese artist

Actors as Samurai, coloured woodblock print. Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) Japanese artist and printmaker

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River

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

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Fan-shaped image showing counsellor for Emperor Yo-zei (869-949) seated right, delivering

Fan-shaped image showing counsellor for Emperor Yo-zei (869-949) seated right, delivering poem to poetess Ono Komachi (c825-c900). No 5 in Nana Komachi series

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune fighting. Print c1820

Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune fighting. Print c1820. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist. Warlike Fierce Threatening Weapon Pike Sword

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: The 14th century Samurai Kusonki and his followers besieged in the castle Akasaka

The 14th century Samurai Kusonki and his followers besieged in the castle Akasaka. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist. Print, 1809. Warfare Civil War

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Clam digging C016 / 1834

Clam digging C016 / 1834
Clam digging. Early 19th century artwork showing women anch children digging for clams. This woodblock print is by the Japanese artist Katsukawa Shunsen (1762-1830)

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan

Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass
BATTLE OF KURIKARA, 1183. Also known as the battle of Tonamiyama. Suprise attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass during the Genpei War, 1183

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: (1294-1336). Japanese samurai warrior. Masashige defending the fortress of Akasaka

(1294-1336). Japanese samurai warrior. Masashige defending the fortress of Akasaka
KUSUNOKI MASASHIGE (1294-1336). Japanese samurai warrior. Masashige defending the fortress of Akasaka, in the mountains of the Kii peninsula in Japan

Background imageKatsukawa Collection: JAPAN: LETTER WRITER, c1774. The Japanese actor Onoe Tamizo, writing a letter

JAPAN: LETTER WRITER, c1774. The Japanese actor Onoe Tamizo, writing a letter. Color woodcut by Shunsho Katsukawa, c1774



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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.