Five Cranes - Vintage Japanese Wall Art by Kubota Shunman - Wall Art Photo Poster Print

ROLLED PHOTO POSTER PRINTContact us if you require a custom size.

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM premium lustre photo paper with a semi matte/gloss finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image. The prints are trimmed to the edge of the image. Please add a note when ordering if you would like to add a specified white border to assist with framing.

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Kubota Shunman

Kubota Shunman (1757–1820) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who lived during the Edo period. He is recognized for his contributions to the ukiyo-e genre, a style of woodblock printing and painting that emerged in the 17th century and depicted scenes from the "floating world" of urban entertainment, fashion, and culture.

Shunman was known for his skills in producing bijin-ga, which translates to "pictures of beautiful women." These prints typically showcased elegant and stylish women engaged in various activities, reflecting the fashion and culture of the time. Shunman's work often featured graceful and refined depictions of women, capturing the essence of the ukiyo-e tradition.

In addition to bijin-ga, Shunman also created prints illustrating kabuki actors and scenes, as well as landscapes. His style was characterized by detailed and delicate lines, and he was associated with the Shijo school of painting in Kyoto. Shunman's art contributed to the vibrant visual culture of the Edo period, providing a glimpse into the lifestyle and aesthetics of that era.

While not as widely known as some other ukiyo-e artists, Kubota Shunman's work remains significant within the broader context of Japanese woodblock prints, contributing to the rich tapestry of artistic expression during the Edo period.