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)

A Private Collection of Shin-Hanga Kabuki Portraits – Part 2
Summer 2026
145 West 58th St, Suite 6D, NYC

Step into the captivating world of kabuki with Scholten Japanese Art’s Part 2 of their special online exhibition featuring thirty exceptional 20th-century actor prints from a distinguished private collection. Following the first installment, released in December 2025 and showcasing works from the 1920s through the early 1930s, this new presentation turns to the 1930s through the 1950s with masterful portraits by two of the genre’s foremost artists, Natori Shunsen and Ota Gako (Masamitsu). Together, these remarkable woodblock prints represent some of the finest examples of shin-hanga kabuki actor portraiture.

Explore this extraordinary online exhibition today and discover the artistry, drama, and enduring appeal of Japan’s iconic theatrical tradition.

To learn more and view the exhibition index, click here.