Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)

  • Kubo Shunman (1757-1820), Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18
    Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)
    Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18
    Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
    Signed Sho Shunman sei
    Privately issued
    Shikishiban:
    18.9 x 16.7 cm. (7 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)
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  • Kubo Shunman (1757-1820), Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18
    Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)
    Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18
    Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
    Signed: Sho Shunman sei
    Privately issued
    Shikishiban:
    19.3 x 17.1 cm. (7 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
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  • Kubo Shunman (1757-1820), The Ide Jewel River, circa 1786-88 (late Tenmei era)
    Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)
    The Ide Jewel River, circa 1786-88 (late Tenmei era)
    Woodblock print, from a six-sheet set 'The Six Jewel Rivers' (Mu Tamagawa)
    Vertical oban:
    37.4 x 25.3 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 in.)
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