Katsukawa SHUNSEN
(1762– c. 1830)
Chinese hero Guān Yǔ
Depiction of Guān Yǔ (jap.: Kan'u ), one of the three heroes of the Chinese novel (jap.: Sangokushi). Guān Yǔ later becomes emperor, his dragon robe indicates this. Behind him a retainer with a halberd.
Text on the print: probably poem from Santō Kyoden
Signature: Katsukawa Shunsen ga
Period: Kansei (1789-1801)
Condition: excellent impression, colors faded, thinned areas, some restorations
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Vertical Oban Diptych (upper sheet 38,1 x 24,3 cm, lower sheet 36,2 x 24,1 cm)
Text on the print: probably poem from Santō Kyoden
Signature: Katsukawa Shunsen ga
Period: Kansei (1789-1801)
Condition: excellent impression, colors faded, thinned areas, some restorations
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Vertical Oban Diptych (upper sheet 38,1 x 24,3 cm, lower sheet 36,2 x 24,1 cm)
Inventory No. I583
All artworks are sold as seen on the picture.
