Japan: 'Mimasu Tokujiro in the role of San'. Woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunko (1743-1812); c. 1780s. Katsukawa Shunko I was a Japanese artist who designed ukiyo-e-style woodblock prints and paintings in Edo (modern Tokyo). He was a student of Katsukawa Shunsho; and is generally credited with designing the first large-head actor portraits (okubi-e). At 45; the right-handed Shunko became partially paralyzed and ceased designing prints; although he continued producing paintings with his left hand.