Kabuki Actor Prints by Katsukawa Shunsho March 19, 2009

Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792), who is well-known as the teacher of famed woodblock-print artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), was a pioneer in the production of multicolor woodblock prints (nishiki-e), particularly of Kabuki actors. This exhibition features approximately 30 rare prints that introduce viewers to some of the most famous Kabuki plays and serve as a brief history of Kabuki actor prints.