Katsukawa Shunsen (active circa 1804-1830), Ryuryukyo Shinsai (active circa 1799-1823), Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) and others Edo period (1616-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), early to late 19th century (27)
Katsukawa Shunsen (active circa 1804-1830), Ryuryukyo Shinsai (active circa 1799-1823), Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) and others
Edo period (1616-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), early to late 19th century27 prints of various formats and subjects, including some facsimiles and late impressions, the majority sheets from triptyches depicting kabuki actors, by various artists including three surimono by Shinsai, one of Act VII from the series Uki-e Chushingura (Perspective Pictures of The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers) by Shunsen and 12 kabuki prints by Kunisada, variously published and variously signed. The smallest: 13.8cm x 18.7cm (5 3/8in x 7 3/8in); the largest: 38.2cm x 26cm (15 1/16in x 10?in). (27).