Katsukawa Shunchō Collection

Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four... c. 1792
Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)", c. 1792. Detail from a larger artwork

Iris Garden, c. 1781/89. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Iris Garden, c. 1781/89. Detail from a larger artwork

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Visiting a temple dedicated to Fudo, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Visiting a temple dedicated to Fudo, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Detail from a larger artwork

Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Detail from a larger artwork

Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Detail from a larger artwork

Picnic Party at Hagidera, c. 1785/95. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Picnic Party at Hagidera, c. 1785/95. Women and children relax on a day out: trying to catch a cricket to put in a cage; smoking a kiseru, playing the shamisen. Detail from a larger artwork

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Parody of the Letter-Reading Scene in Chushingura, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Parody of the Letter-Reading Scene in Chushingura, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Parody of the Letter-Reading Scene in Chushingura, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Parody of the Letter-Reading Scene in Chushingura, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho (Japanese)
Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama, 1780s

Women of the Tatsumi District (from the series Eastern Customs of the Present Day), c. mid 1780s

Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine, early 1790s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho (Japanese)
Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine, early 1790s

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

The Waitress Ohisa of the Takashimaya, c. 1792 / 93. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
The Waitress Ohisa of the Takashimaya, c. 1792/93

Yagenbori, from the series "Fashionable Sands of Edo (Fuzoku Edo sunago)", c
Yagenbori, from the series " Fashionable Sands of Edo (Fuzoku Edo sunago)", c. 1780/1801

The Eleventh Month (Juichigatsu), from the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve
The Eleventh Month (Juichigatsu), from the series " Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)", c. 1780/1801

The Sumo Wrestler Tanikaze and the Waitress Okita of the Naniwaya, c. 1794

The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series "Popular Customs of the Twelve... c
The Sixth Month (Rokugatsu), from the series " Popular Customs of the Twelve Months (Fuzoku juni ko)", c. 1780/1801

Girl on River Bank, c. 1780/95. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Girl on River Bank, c. 1780/95

Ox (Ushi), from the series "Twelve Hours of the Floating World (Ukiyo juni shi)"
Ox (Ushi), from the series " Twelve Hours of the Floating World (Ukiyo juni shi)", c. 1780/1801

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801

Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Visit to the Masaki Inari Shrine, 1786

Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Boarding a Pleasure Boat, 1780s

Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Walking by a Moat, 1780s

Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock on New Years Day, c. 1785. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock on New Years Day, c. 1785

Picnic Party at Hagidera, c. 1785 / 95. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Picnic Party at Hagidera, c. 1785/95. Women and children relax on a day out: trying to catch a cricket to put in a cage; smoking a kiseru, playing the shamisen

Travelers on the Tokaido, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Travelers on the Tokaido, c. 1780/1801

Votive Offering, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Votive Offering, 1780s

Pleasure Boats at a Landing, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Pleasure Boats at a Landing, c. 1780/1801

Iris Garden, c. 1781 / 89. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Iris Garden, c. 1781/89

Around the Kotatsu, c. 1789. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Around the Kotatsu, c. 1789. Two women keep warm at a kotatsu, a low table wrapped in a heavy blanket, with a charcoal brazier underneath

Akiba, from the series "Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing... v
Akiba, from the series " Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing (Meisho yukimi sanseki)", c. 1780/1801

Out for a Walk, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Out for a Walk, c. 1780/1801

Moon, from the series "Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo... c)
Moon, from the series " Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo setsugekka)", c. 1784/85

Flowers, from the series "Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo... c)
Flowers, from the series " Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo setsugekka)", c. 1784/85

Three Women near Rice Paddies, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Three Women near Rice Paddies, c. 1780/1801

Women Visiting an Inari Shrine, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Visiting an Inari Shrine, c. 1780/1801

Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four
Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series " Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)", c. 1792

Horse, from the series "Twelve Hours of the Floating World (Ukiyo juni shi)", c
Horse, from the series " Twelve Hours of the Floating World (Ukiyo juni shi)", c. 1780/1801

Yoshiwara, from the series "Eight Views of Edo (Koto hakkei)", c. 1780 / 1801
Yoshiwara, from the series " Eight Views of Edo (Koto hakkei)", c. 1780/1801

Scene from the Play "Imoseyama", late 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Scene from the Play " Imoseyama", late 1780s

Picking Flowers at Kumano Junisha Shrine in Tsunohazu, late 1780s

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Katsukawa Shuncho, a renowned Japanese artist from the late 18th century, captured the essence of daily life and popular customs through his exquisite woodblock prints. In "Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama, " he transports us to a serene spring day where women gather under blooming cherry trees, their delicate beauty mirrored in nature's spectacle. Continuing his exploration of Eastern customs, Shuncho presents us with "Women of the Tatsumi District. " Here, we witness elegant ladies adorned in vibrant kimonos engaging in lively conversation as they go about their daily activities. In "Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine, " Shuncho portrays an enchanting scene filled with reverence and tradition. The women guide a young girl on her spiritual journey, their graceful figures harmonizing with the sacred atmosphere. Shifting gears towards theatrical artistry, Shuncho showcases Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner. This full-length portrait captures both the actor's captivating presence and the intricate details of his costume. Delving into another realm of entertainment, Shuncho depicts full-length portraits of wrestlers Uzugafuchi and Onogawa. Their imposing physiques are masterfully rendered through bold lines and vivid colors that bring these formidable athletes to life. Turning our attention to everyday life again, we encounter Waitress Ohisa from Takashimaya. With meticulous attention to detail, Shuncho immortalizes her elegance as she serves customers with grace and poise. Venturing into Edo's fashionable sands, we find Yagenbori from the series "Fashionable Sands of Edo. " This print offers insight into contemporary fashion trends while showcasing Shuncho's skillful portrayal of textures and patterns. Exploring seasonal traditions further reveals "The Eleventh Month" capturing popular customs during this time.