Posted by Guy Pepermans on February 22, 2001 at 20:52:44:
In Reply to: Who is this artist? posted by L.C.S. on February 21, 2001 at 21:00:15:
: Any information on this print would be appreciated.
: L.C.S.
This is a print by Kubo Shunman (1757-1820) and dated to the mid 1780's.
Shunman studied first under Katori Nahiko (1723-1782) and became later a pupil of Shigemasa (1739-1820), founder of the Kitao School.
He was however particulary inspired by Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) who was famous for his bijin-e of aristocratic women. On the other hand, Shunman evolved into an original and skilful artist.
The circular seal is one of Shunman's artist seals occuring on surimono.