Japanese Woodblock Prints

Elegant prints showcasing traditional Japanese life and culture, featuring beautiful patterns and delicate coloring that reflects harmony and nature.

Watching a Cockfight at the Edge of the Veranda 1762-1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; chuban . Suzuki Harunobu

A pair of actors standing under green branches Iwai Shijaku as a woman and Nakamura Utaemon Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

Two fighting actors, Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1830 - 1833 print The actor Arashi Rikan II, with two swords and bare chest, grabbing a man by the neck; At the bottom a high wooden veranda. paper. color woodcut fighting. adult man (+ two persons)

"Elegant Things": Snow on Plum Blossoms. Teisai Hokuba (Japan, 1771-1844). circa 1820. Prints; woodblocks. Surimono; color woodblock print with brass, tin, and embossing

Hamamatsu Station, Girl in colourful kimono; print from the series Tokaido gojusan tsui" (53 Parallels for the Tokaido). Utagawa, Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), graphic artist

Interior view of Matsubaya, 1795, Woodcuts, One sheet of a triptych, 15 x 10 in. (38.1 x 25.4 cm)

Merchants, Ryûsai Shigharu, 1830 - 1832 print The actors Nakamura Matsue II and Ichikawa Sumizo in the role of a merchant and his wife, walking near the castle in Osaka. Fourth leaf of a four -part. Osaka paper color woodcut portrait of actor, actress. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okume (right), and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Koshiba Yukienojo Disguised as the Eboshi Seller Rokusaburo (left), in the Play Katakiuchi Adana Kashiku, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1779. Katsukawa Shunko I; Japanese, 1743-1812. Date: 1774-1784. Dimensions: 30.4 x 14.8 cm (11 15/16 x 5 13/16 in.) (right), 30.4 x 15.2 cm (11 15/16 x 6 in.) (left). Color woodblock print; hosoban; diptych. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Print 19th century Utagawa Sadakage Japanese. Print 58037

The Courtesan Yugiri and Her Lover Fujiya Izaemon, from the series Tokiwazu Hakkei 1783-1787 Japan. Color woodblock print; chuban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Geisha and Attendants by a Wharf in the Fukagawa district. Santō Kyōden (Kitao Masanobu) (Japan, 1761-1816). circa 1780. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print, chuban size

Miyanoshita, from the series Seven Famous Hot Springs of Hakone (Hakone shichito meisho) 1775-1785 Japan. Color woodblock print; chuban . Torii Kiyonaga

Court Lady Praising the Plum Blossom 1830 Yanagawa Shigenobu Japanese. Court Lady Praising the Plum Blossom 54376

The actors Ichikawa Komazo III as Akuhachiro Tokikage and Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Yushide, the sister of Rokurozaemon, in the play Hana to Mimasu Yoshino no Miyuki, performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1798 1798 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Toyokuni I

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Munesada, Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Sumizome, and Nakamura Nakazo I as Sekibei, in the play "Tsumoru Koi Yuki no Seki no To," performed at the Kiri Theater in the eleventh month, 1784. Torii Kiyonaga; Japanese, 1752-1815. Date: 1779-1789. Dimensions: 38.4 x 25.4 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Courtesans Hanamurasaki and Koshikibu of the Tamaya Promenading in the Rain, c. early 1830s. Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865). Color woodblock print; sheet: 37.8 x 26.1 cm (14 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.).

Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei) 1761-1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; chuban . Suzuki Harunobu

The great awakening of the silkworms', depicting three girls tearing off the leaves from mulberry branches to feed the silkworms while another arrives with fresh branches. Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.

Prostitute kissing with young man, 1799 print Prostitute in green kimono, kissing with a young man in purple robe. In the background on the left tissues, on the right a blanket pushed on the side. Second of thirteen prints from the album Negai No Itoguchi (also translated with: The Prelude to Desire). paper color woodcut coitus, cohabiting, sexual intercourse

Rustic Genji with Two Attendants, central sheet of the triptych View of the Bay of Akashi. Date: 1849-1852. Dimensions: 37 cm x 26 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: UTAGAWA KUNISADA.

Autumn Moon Over Miho, from the series Eight Views of Beauties. Date: 1830-1839. Dimensions: 38 cm x 27 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: UTAGAWA KUNISADA.

Making a Giant Snowball. Suzuki Harunobu ; Japanese, 1725 ()-1770. Date: 1762-1770. Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 8 1/8 in. Color woodblock print; chuban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Actor Ichimura Kakitsu in a Female Role Representing the Second Month. Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japan, Edo, 1786-1865). Japan, circa 1840. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Print 19th century Utagawa Kunisada Japanese. Print 57997

Actor mourning after the late predecessor and master, performer of female roles (onnagata), Bando Shuka (1813-1855). Utagawa, Kunisada I (1786-1864), graphic artist

Shirotae of the Okanaya, from the series Models for Fashion New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo) 1772-1783 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Isoda Koryusai

Three Young Women Masquerading as Komuso (Strolling Minstrel) ca. 1778 Torii Kiyonaga Japanese. Three Young Women Masquerading as Komuso (Strolling Minstrel) 56741

Woman Representing Good Fortune, 1753-1806. Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). Color woodblock print; sheet: 47 x 22.3 cm (18 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.).

Autumn Moon of the Hanging Lantern, from the series Eight Parlour Views. Date: 1843-1845. Dimensions: 34.5 cm x 22.8 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: Utagawa Shunsho.

Poem by Minamoto no Saneakira Ason, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets. Suzuki Harunobu ; Japanese, 1725 ()-1770. Date: 1762-1770. Dimensions: 11 x 8 1/4 in. Color woodblock print; chuban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Woman with Shamisen and Cat 1820-1830 Japan. Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono . Yashima Gakutei

KINTOKI EN YAMAUBA, KITAGAWA UTAMARO, 1800-1805 print Yamauba, sitting with bare upper body, in Kimono with pattern of chrysanthemums, a khaki peeling, while Kintoki is sitting on her back. print maker: Japanpublisher: Tokyo paper color woodcut adult woman. fruits: kaki persimmon. child

Adonis Amurensis: Flower Contest of BeautifulWomen. Artist: Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920

Spring. Woman bending a hair pin over the stove /Haru, from the series: New edition of the fashionable style of the flowers of four seasons /Shimpan imayo shiki no hana KIYOMINE, TORII (1787 1868)

The actor Ichikawa Manzo as puppeteer, Man with box for chest in which two dolls, a man and a fox, looking around through a fence, behind which a tree with blossoms., Nishimura Shigenobu (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1734, paper, copper powder, h 324 mm × w 152 mm

Osaku from Okuramae and Omiyo of Kyoya, from the series Series of Beautiful Women from Tokyo. Date: tenth month 1868. Dimensions: 37 cm x 25 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: Utagawa Kunisada II.

Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women). Artist: Yoshu (Hashimoto) Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: L. (page) 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm); W. (page) 9 1/4 in. (23.4 cm). Date: 1895. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Two Geisha Preceded by a Maid Carrying a Lantern ca. 1778 Torii Kiyonaga Japanese. Two Geisha Preceded by a Maid Carrying a Lantern 56742

Shodan, First scene., Katsukawa, Shunsho, 1726-1793, artist, ca. 1785, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 23.4 x 18.3 cm., Print shows a confrontation between a court official and a lesser official with his wife standing nearby, following an offense by the court official; this sets the stage, in later acts, for the lesser official's ritual suicide and the revenge of the 47 ronin (samurai who revenge their master's death by killing the court official).

Boys Maquerading as Daikoku and Ebisu ca. 1780 Kitao Shigemasa Japanese. Boys Maquerading as Daikoku and Ebisu 45237

Parody of Princess Joruri and Ushiwakamaru 1783-1893 Japan. Color woodblock print; left sheet of chuban triptych . Torii Kiyonaga (Publisher)

The Actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Lady Tokiwa (Tokiwa Gozen) ( ) in the Play Kimmenuki Genke no Kakutsuba ( ), Performed at the Ichimura Theater ( ) in the Eleventh Month, 1791 ( ) 1786-1796 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; left sheet of diptych ( ) . Katsukawa Shun'ei

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Nijo no Kisaki () in the Play Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami (), Performed at the Morita Theater () in the Seventh Month, 1770 (). Ippitsusai Buncho; Japanese, active c. 1755-90. Date: 1765-1775. Dimensions: 32.3 x 14.9 cm (12 5/8 x 6 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Famous Trees in the Eastern Capital: The Cherry Tree at Naruko (Toto meiboku Naruko no sakura). Kikukawa Eizan; Japanese, 1787-1867. Date: 1802-1812. Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Color woodblock print; right sheet of oban triptych. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Write love at the letters, from the series: conflict with those because of love. .

Japan, Sachimaru, Bungaen, Takarama, Rokuzôtei, Gakutei, Yashima, Katsushika shichibantsuzuki, A series of seven prints for the Katsushika poets' association, Woman with book, passe-partout, lower left - printed, Lady kneeling by a pile of books, holding the book The Flower of the East (Hana no en). In the background a room screen with two poems and a painting with bamboo. Sheet of a seven-part work., surimono, prints, Japan (collection), verso - stamped, height 204 mm, width 183 mm, Japanese, 1786 - 1868, print maker, printmaker, 1825 - 1826, second quarter 19th century, paper, colour woodcut, poet

Japan, Hajimaru, Sanbansô, Hokusai, Katsushika, Godairiki, Five examples of great strength, Two women with a koto, Two women in a room. The seated woman appears to be tuning a koto (Japanese string instrument), while the standing woman pulls the instrument away. This representation is a parody of a scene from the Japanese story of the Soga brothers, in which a fight over a suit of armour occurs. With one poem., print, prent, surimono, prints, prenten, Japan (collection), height 130 mm, width 186 mm, 1760-10-12 - 1849-05-10, print maker, printmaker, 1800 - 1805, first quarter 19th century, paper, colour woodcut, colour woodblock, blind printing, Japanese, poet

Prince Genji on a veranda with two women. Representation enclosed by brown border in which Genji emblems., Chapter 10 Faithful Depictions of the Splendid Prince (series title) Sono sugata Hikaru no utsushi-e (series title on object), print maker: Kunisada (I), Utagawa, (mentioned on object), Mera Taichiro, (mentioned on object), Murata Heiemon, (mentioned on object), print maker: Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo, publisher: Tokyo, 1847 - 1850, paper, colour woodcut, h 260 mm × w 378 mm

Woman andBaby. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro, Japanese, 1753-1806

Judanme, Act ten of the Chushingura., Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, between 1815 and 1818, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 19 x 25.9 cm., Print shows a masked man, one of the Ronin, with a sword attacking Osono, the estranged wife of Gihei, in order to cut her hair to the customary length of a nun making it impossible for her father to marry her off to someone else. While this is taking place Gihei is standing behind a wooden screen. Having passed the test of loyalty to the Ronin's plan,

The Courtesan Hinazuru of the Chojiya with her Attendants, from the series "Edo Purple in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro Edo murasaki)". Chobunsai Eishi; Japanese, 1756-1829. Date: 1785-1795. Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Chobunsai Eishi.

Portrait of Japanese people by Konishi Hirosada, Color woodcut, circa 1850, circa 1810-1864, Private Collection, 23,5x18

Geisha at work on the Sumida River, c. 1828 print Man and wife are doing love under a parasol, in a boat. paper color woodcut coitus, cohabiting, sexual intercourse

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as an Unarmed Man probably 1778 Katsukawa Shunsh Japanese. The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as an Unarmed Man. Katsukawa Shunsh (Japanese, 1726-1792). Japan. probably 1778. Diptych (probably two sheets of a triptych) of woodblock prints (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

. The ice is broken and the few kisses, in Japanese culture an intimate act.

The Matsukaze Chapter of the Tale of Genji (from the series The Tale of Genji in Elegant Modern Dress), c. 1791. Chōbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756-1829). Color woodblock print; overall: 37.5 x 25.3 cm (14 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.).

A teahouse waitress. Coloured woodcut by Gakutei, ca. 1840 ().

Print. Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Image: 13 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (34.9 × 24.1 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Making Thread, from the series Fans and Illustrations of Silk Farming. Date: sixth month 1862. Dimensions: 37 cm x 26 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: Utagawa Kuniteru.

Composing Poetry: Noblewoman of the An'ei Era 1772-81. Mizuno Toshikata (Japan, 1866-1908). Japan, 1893. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Suzuki Harunobu (1724 July 7, 1770) was a Japanese woodblock print artist, one of the most famous in the Ukiyo-e style. He was an innovator, the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu used many special techniques, and depicted a wide variety of subjects, from classical poems to contemporary beauties (bijin, bijin-ga). Like many artists of his day, Harunobu also produced a number of shunga, or erotic images. During his lifetime and shortly afterwards, many artists imitated his style. A few, such as Harushige, even boasted of their ability to forge the work of the great master. Much about Harunobu's life is unknown.

HET BEZOEK, HOSODA EISHI, 1788-1792 print Woman standing by opened door, behind which second wife looking at nobleman and kneeling court lady with sword. print maker: Japanpublisher: Tokyo paper color woodcut gate, entrance. dignitary at court - BB - female dignitary: lady-in-waiting. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

Seru no Koku ca. 1795 Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese. Seru no Koku 55565

The Courtesan Wakakusa of the Chōjiya Brothel, and Attendants Asano and Midori, from the series A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (Hinagata wakana no hatsumoyō) ca. 1783 Torii Kiyonaga Japanese. The Courtesan Wakakusa of the Chōjiya Brothel, and Attendants Asano and Midori, from the series A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (Hinagata wakana no hatsumoyō) 56757

Rustic Genji and Young Attendant, central sheet of the triptych New Year's Fortune at the Residence. Date: 1849-1851. Dimensions: 36 cm x 25 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: UTAGAWA KUNISADA.

Entertainment on a Balcony by the Water at Nakasu, from the series, A Collection of Beautiful Modern Women of the Pleasure Quarters, 1783. Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752-1815). Diptych: color woodblock print; overall: 38.4 x 25.2 cm (15 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.).

Gathering at a Teahouse on the Bank of the Sumida River. Chobunsai Eishi; Japanese, 1756-1829. Date: 1783-1795. Dimensions: 15 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. Color woodblock print; right sheet of oban diptych. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Chobunsai Eishi.

The actor Nakamura Utaemon III as ancient Lady Sano. Donation Gerhard Schack

Prince Genji, in the company of women and children, sitting on a terrace over a pond, a large flowering tree in the foreground, A spring banquet for the Eastern Genji Azuma Genji hana no yuen, print maker: Kunisada (I), Utagawa, (mentioned on object), publisher: Iseya Rihei, (mentioned on object), Japan, 1856, paper, colour woodcut, h 353 mm × w 243 mm × h 355 mm × w 253 mm × h 357 mm × w 253 mm

Hotei, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life (Ukiyo shichi fukujin) 1764-1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; chuban . Suzuki Harunobu

Courtesan and Attendants late 18th century Miyagawa (Katsukawa) Shunsui. Courtesan and Attendants. Miyagawa (Katsukawa) Shunsui (Japanese, active 1744-64). Japan. late 18th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk. Edo period (1615-1868). Paintings

Kemari (football match). Donation Gerhard Schack

Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel ca. 1906 Tomioka Eisen Japanese. Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel 55391

The Eighth Month, from the series "Twelve Months in the South (Minami juni ko)". Torii Kiyonaga; Japanese, 1752-1815. Date: 1779-1789. Dimensions: 9 15/16 x 14 7/8 in. Color woodblock print; left sheet of oban diptych, trimmed. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Erotic Print. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, ca. 1754-1806). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Image: 10 in. × 15 1/8 in. (25.4 × 38.4 cm)Mat: 15 1/2 × 22 3/4 in. (39.4 × 57.8 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Two Oharame on the Bank of a Stream, 1810s, Fujimaro, Japanese, died 1830, 38 9/16 x 13 in. (98 x 33 cm) (image), Ink, color, and gofun on silk, Japan, Nikuhitsu ukiyo-e, Oharame were girls who brought in bundles of twigs to make charcoal. They were from Ohara, a village near Kyoto. The poem above reads

Japan, Nagaki, Wagunkyo, Gakutei, Yashima, Maid with kimono on tray, recto - stamped, A maid kneels in front of a lady-in-waiting and offers a folded kimono on a lacquered tray. The lady-in-waiting holds a book, next to her is a book trolley. With two poems., print, surimono, prints, Japan (collection), height 211 mm, width 280 mm, Japanese, 1786 - 1868, print maker, 1830 - 1830, second quarter 19th century, paper, color woodcut, blind print, poet

Two Courtesans on a Moonlit Balcony at a House of Pleasure in Shinagawa, from the series "Nan'eki Shufu". Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1769-1779. Dimensions: 38 x 25.5 cm (15 x 10 1/16 in.). Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L) as the servant Wakakusa 1794 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Tôshûsai Sharaku

Kunisada, B, work, Actors Bando Hikosaburo IV and Iwai Kumesaburo in the play Date kurabe O-Kuni Kabuki (Dance play about Date's sex dispute), 1861, color woodblock print, graphics

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spiders Web in a Box, from the series Diptych for the Drum Group 1816-1833 Japan. Color woodblock prints with metallic pigment; surimono shikishiban diptych . Yashima Gakutei

Kunisada, B, work, Onnagata actors Sawamura Tossho and Sawamura Tanosuke in the play Sano keizu Soga no goshozome (Silk cloak of the Soga clan), 1862, technique : color woodcut, graphics

Mutsuki, New Year's., Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, between 1844 and 1848, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36.4 x 24.8 cm., Print shows a woman with a child playing with a marionette.

Prostitution, a brothel in Shinagawa, the print shows five courtesans attending to the needs of a male customer, one woman playing a shamisen, another preparing a pipe for smoking, 1774, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Asia

Praying for Rain Komachi (Amagoi Komachi). Shiba Kokan (Suzuki Harushige); Japanese, 1747-1818. Date: 1765-1775. Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. Color woodblock print; chuban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Children playing with a ship on the water, from the series: Parodies of eight famous views Kitao, Shigemasa (1738 1820)

The big octopus in the Nameri river in Etchu: Oh, Ouch!, Sheet 7 from the series: Lucky pictures of mountains and the sea. .

Burning Autumn Maple Leaves. Suzuki Harunobu ; Japanese, 1725 ()-1770. Date: 1765. Dimensions: 26.5 x 19.8 cm (10 7/16 x 7 13/16 in.). Color woodblock print; chuban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Half-length Portrait of Two Courtesans, 1753-1806. After Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). Color woodblock print; sheet: 33 x 23.6 cm (13 x 9 5/16 in.).

Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women). Artist: Yoshu (Hashimoto) Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: L. (page) 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm); W. (page) 9 1/4 in. (23.4 cm). Date: 1895. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

In the Room of a House of the Yoshiwara ca. 1788 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. In the Room of a House of the Yoshiwara 36480

Bedroom Scene ca. 1739 Okumura Masanobu Japanese. Bedroom Scene 56429

Gogatsu, the fifth month, Anonymous, 1835 - 1845 print The woman is leaning back with legs raised. The man is sitting on his knees and supports one of her legs. The door to the veranda is open. The many papers - Hanagami - that are on the ground show that the scene is not the start of the amorous activity. paper color woodcut coitus, cohabiting, sexual intercourse. the twelve months of the year represented by concepts other than personifications, human activities, landscapes, or still lifes of flowers and/or fruits

The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L) as the servant Wakakusa. Toshusai Sharaku ; Japanese, active 1794-95. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 36.4 x 24.6 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Woodcut illustration of Courtesan Kashiku of the house of Tsuru, standing in front of a blossom tree. Dated

A woodcut by Isoda Koriusai showing an Oiran accompanied by umbrella-carrying servants and two Kaburo, highlighting clothing, posture, and detailed composition.

Iwai Hanshiro IV in a Dance of Seven Changes, c. 1793 or 1794. Katsukawa Shunei (Japanese, 1762-1819). Color woodblock print; sheet: 38.8 x 25.8 cm (15 1/4 x 10 3/16 in.).

Lady in a Court Carriage Viewing Cherry Blossoms ca. 1796 (Kansei 8) Chbunsai Eishi Japanese. Lady in a Court Carriage Viewing Cherry Blossoms. Chbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756-1829). Japan. ca. 1796 (Kansei 8). Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - January 12, 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III) was the most popular, prolific and financially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi.

Japanese poetry, from the series Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle (Sugawara sanseki) 1820-1824 Japan. Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono . Yashima Gakutei

Lovers under an Umbrella 1792-1802 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Kitagawa Utamaro

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