Attribution: Attributed to Katsukawa Shunshō (1726–1793), Founder of the
Katsukawa School.
Subject: A Beautiful Woman with an Umbrella.
Period: Middle Edo Period (18th Century).
Type: Nikubitsu Ukiyo-e (Original Hand-Painted Ukiyo-e Masterwork).

Dimensions:
● Overall size: Approx. 166.0 cm x 41.0 cm (excluding scroll knobs).
● Painting (Inner size / Honshi): Approx. 84.0 cm x 31.0 cm.
Materials & Technique:
● Support: Ink and color on silk.
● Execution: Masterful dynamic brushwork detailing the intricate textile patterns of the
kimono and the delicate expressive lines of the face, showcasing Shunshō’s definitive
hand-painted style.

Markings:
● Signed with the artist's formal calligraphic signature and impressed with his verified studio
seal on the painting surface.
Storage:
● Comes with a period wooden storage box.
Condition Report:
Standard antique condition consistent with an 18th-century silk artwork. The primary silk support
displays natural age-appropriate toning, light foxing, and surface discoloration (yake), which
underscores its historical character without compromising the central figure.
Technical Note for Valuation:
While woodblock prints (hanga) by Katsukawa Shunshō are well-documented, his original
paintings on silk (nikubitsu) represent a premium tier of Ukiyo-e collecting. Shunshō’s bijin-ga
compositions are renowned for their psychological presence and aristocratic elegance, making
this a highly desirable lot for discerning institutional and private collections. We request standard
archival verification of the seal micro-characteristics.
 
Shipping & Handling:
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