Katsushika Taito II
Katsushika Taito II was a printmaker active during the early decades of the 19th century, with a documented period of output spanning 1810 to 1830. Fifteen of the artist’s prints are currently represented in major American institutions, establishing their work in global museum collections.
The artist’s known output covers both figurative studies and scenes of daily life. Specific works preserved in collections include Two Women Playing Shuttlecock and the portrait Court lady standing amidst pines. Katsushika Taito II also contributed to the themed series "Five Annual Festivals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika gosekku)," which includes the prints A woman from Ohara leading an ox and Geisha looking up at a cuckoo. The artist's versatility is further demonstrated by the natural subject matter depicted in the print Carp.
The work of Katsushika Taito II is held in the permanent collections of respected institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The survival of these pieces ensures their accessibility to the public. Since many of these historical items are now in the public domain, they are widely utilized as sources for downloadable artwork and are available as high-quality prints for collectors and researchers.
