Shunsho Katsukawa (Shunsho Katsukawa)

Shunsho Katsukawa

Painter. Also known as “Katsumiyagawa,” and simply, “Shunsho.” He is best known for portraits of Kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, and beautiful women in a very long, narrow format. He taught several prominent painters, including Shunei Shunko, Shunjo, Shundo, Shuncho, Shunzan, Hokusai, and Harunobu.  (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)

Born

  • January, 01, 1970

Died

  • January, 01, 1970

Cemetery

  • Saifuku-ji Temple Cemetery
  • Japan

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