Up for sale from a recent estate in Honolulu Hawaii, this Antique Japanese color woodblock print reproduction or original that is titled "Parody Of The Wakana No Jo Chapter Of The Tale Of Genji" one side of the diptych and was created by the well known artist Shunsho (1726-1792 ). The condition is described above for more information please check the photos. Free local pick up possible!!!
Measurements:
Print 13.5 inches x 9.25 inches
Sheet 14 3/8 inches x 10.25 inches
More about the artist:
Shunsho Katsukawa (né Miyagawa) was born in 1726, though little is known about his personal life. He came to Edo to study haiku, poetry, and painting under Shunsui, but soon shifted his attention to ukiyo-e. Originally a member of the Torii school, Shunsho broke away from this reigning school of actor prints to establish his own, more realistic style known as the Katsukawa School. He taught many great ukiyo-e artists, including Shuncho, Shunko,
Condition:
The print is overall in good pre-owned condition, based on the paper this is either a antique reprint or could be an original, soiling, staining, even toning, old repair in the upper margins
