Natori Shunsen (1886-1960), Creative Prints, Collected Portraits of Shunsen: Actor Ichikawa Sumizo VI as Shirai Gonpachi (Sosaku hanga Shunsen Nigao-e Shu: Rokusei Ichikawa Sumizo, Shirai Gonpachi), dai oban tate-e 15 1/2 by 10 5/8 in., 39.5 by 27 cm

A Private Collection of Shin-Hanga Kabuki Portraits
December 2025 – Early 2026
Online Exhibition

Scholten Japanese Art is delighted to present a special Online Exhibition of 20th century actor prints from a private collection. Carefully and patiently assembled over decades, the collection includes the finest shin-hanga portraits of kabuki actors produced by leading artists of the period. The selection offered here represents approximately half of the collection, focusing on early works by Yamamura Koka (Toyonari), Natori Shunsen, and Shin’ei. A second grouping will be offered later in the New Year.

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