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Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛)

Also known as: Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛); 松好斎半兵衛: Shokosai Hanbei
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; Osaka School; Japanese; Male
Other dates: 1795-1809 (c. active)
Biography: Print and book artist. Pupil of Ryukosai Jokei. An artist of actor prints in Osaka, in addition to single-sheet prints and paintings Shokosai produced a wide range of books connected with the theatre, such as illustrated books of actors, and also illustrated novels and librettos. He followed his teacher Ryukosai's style and popularised it. He is credited with being the first Osaka artist to design bust portraits of actors, albeit in the small, narrow 'hosoban' format.
Bibliography: C. A. Gerstle (ed.), ‘Kabuki Heroes on the Osaka Stage: 1780-1830’, British Museum Press, 2005.

21 related objects

illustrated book; print

Title: (Santo yakusha) Masukagami (三都俳優) ますかゞみ |
Museum number: 1979,0305,0.212.2 |
Producer name: Print artist:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛)Author:Shunkosai Hokushu 春好斎北洲 |
Cultures/periods: Edo PeriodBunka Era |
Production date: 1806 |
Production place: Published in:Osaka-shi

illustrated book; print

Title: (Santo yakusha) Masukagami (三都俳優) ますかゞみ |
Museum number: 1979,0305,0.212.1 |
Producer name: Print artist:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛)Author:Shunkosai Hokushu 春好斎北洲 |
Cultures/periods: Edo PeriodBunka Era |
Production date: 1806 |
Production place: Published in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.15 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.10 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.19 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.18 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.11 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.16 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.13 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.22 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.14 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.12 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.21 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.26 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.25 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.17 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.23 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.20 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

painting

Museum number: 2003,0814,0.24 |
Producer name: BIOG144911 Painted by:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1794-1795 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

print

Museum number: 2004,0327,0.4 |
Producer name: Print artist:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛)Published by:Shioya Chobei (塩屋長兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x14074 Kansei Era |
Production date: 1798 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi

print

Museum number: 2004,0327,0.3 |
Producer name: Print artist:Shokosai Hanbei (松好斎半兵衛)Published by:Shioya Chobei (塩屋長兵衛) |
Cultures/periods: x13719 Bunka Era |
Production date: 1804 |
Production place: Made in:Osaka-shi