Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726-1792) The Night Attack at Horikawa (Horikawa yo'uchi no zu), circa 1780 Woodblock print 15-1/4 x 10-1/4 inches (38.7 x 26.0 cm) (sheet, ōban) Signed: Katsu Shunshō ga Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Other impressions of this work in the collections of the Portland Art Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art. Print presents well. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Moderate toning throughout the sheet with some heavier striations along the upper edge just above the figure's headpiece. Moderate accretions throughout the sheet. Moderate creasing throughout the sheet, heaviest along laid chain lines. Mild, scattered foxing throughout the sheet. A small (1/4" x 1/16") loss to the extreme right edge of the sheet by the signature. A small (1/8") repaired loss in the upper right quadrant in the negative space. Unframed.