SHOSHOKEN
This is the pseudonym of an artist of distinction whose identity has not been determined. His known works are calendar prints for 1765.
LENT BY SAMUEL ISHAM.
| 82 | Stout lady crossing a room in a
palace supported by two attendants. The use of gold leaf
is notable. |
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KITAO SHIGEMASA
One of the noted artists of the school. Was famous for his skill as a calligrapher, being reputed to have no superior in his day in either of the “three capitals,” Yedo, Kyoto, or Osaka. His prints, which are rare, are generally of much distinction. He was born in 1740, and died in the second month of Bunsei 3 (February or March, 1820).
LENT BY HOWARD MANSFIELD.
| 83 | Children's puppet show. |
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LENT BY THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS LATHROP, DECEASED.
| 84 | Beni-yé. Segawa
KikunojoÌ
and Ichimura Uzaemon as Izumo no Okuni and
Nagoya Sanza, two komuso, playing upon shaku-hachi. |
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