Kubota Sentarô in armour wielding a sword

circa 1864

Kubota Sentarô (also known as **Kubota Jūzō**, 1805–1877) was a Japanese artist from the Edo period, recognized for his work in the ukiyo-e (woodblock print) genre, a popular form of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to 19th centuries. Kubota Sentarô was a lesser-known but skilled printmaker, and his work contributed to the development of the ukiyo-e tradition, particularly in the area of portraiture and landscape prints.

Kubota was one of the disciples of the famous ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai and worked under the guidance of other prominent artists of the time. Like his mentor, Kubota produced prints that focused on scenes from everyday life, including portraits of kabuki actors, beautiful women, and landscapes.

Although Kubota Sentarô was not as famous as some of his contemporaries like Hokusai or Utagawa Hiroshige, his work is still appreciated for its quality and technique. His pieces are often admired by collectors of ukiyo-e prints for their attention to detail and vibrant depiction of Edo-period culture.

Much of Kubota's work has become valuable in the study of ukiyo-e, particularly as an example of the influence of Hokusai’s style on the artists who followed him.

Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024

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