Kabuki Comes Alive at Scholten Japanese Art
Natori Shunsen (1886-1960), Creative Prints, Collected Portraits of Shunsen: Actor Ichikawa Kigan V as Otomi (Sosaku hanga Shunsen Nigao-e Shu: gosei, Ichikawa Kigan no Otomi), signed Shunsen with artist’s seal Shunsen and artist’s approval seal Natori on lower left, publisher’s seal Watanabe-ko (Watanabe Shozaburo) at lower right edge, from an edition limited to 150 impressions, 1927, dai oban tate-e 15 3/4 by 10 3/4 in. (40 by 27.2 cm)
Step into the captivating world of kabuki with Part 2 of Scholten Japanese Art’s special online exhibition. Featuring thirty exceptional actor woodblock prints from a distinguished private collection, the exhibition showcases masterful portraits by celebrated shin-hanga artists Natori Shunsen and Ota Gako (Masamitsu). Don’t miss this extraordinary online presentation—start exploring today!
