 Shunshō introduced the "ōkubi-e" "large-headed picture" in the 1760s.He and other members of the Katsukawa school, such as Shunkō, popularized "ōkubi yakusha-e" prints and the dusting of mica in the backgrounds to produce a luxurious glittering effect.Shunsui was the son and student of Miyagawa Chōshun, and he in turn taught Katsukawa Shunshō, who is regarded as one of the leading artists of the school.