Japanese Woodblock Prints of Actors

Elegant woodblock prints showcasing famous actors in traditional Japanese attire. Each piece illustrates cultural heritage and craftsmanship in Japanese art.

Standing Lord in Blue Over-Kimono, c. 1825 - c. 1830 print Ichikawa Danjûrô (1791-1859) in an unknown role, dressed in formal court clothing, leans on a sword. With three poems. paper color woodcut portrait of actor, actress. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

The Actor Sawamura Tanosuke I, from A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi) 1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; page from illustrated book . Katsukawa Shunsho

The First Nakamura Nakazō in the Role of Shimada no Hachizō 1783 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The First Nakamura Nakazō in the Role of Shimada no Hachizō 36834

Standing Lord in Blue Over-Kimono, c. 1825 - c. 1830 print Ichikawa Danjûrô (1791-1859) in an unknown role, dressed in formal court clothing, leans on a sword. With three poems. paper color woodcut portrait of actor, actress. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

Otani Hiroemon in the role of Gokumon no Shobei. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 5 2/3 in. (30.8 x 14.4 cm). Date: 9th month, 1774. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Actor Segawa Tamon as a Geisha Koman with Samisen / Godiriki Koi NO FūJime. Koman Utagawa, kuniyoshi (1797 1861)

The Actor Arashi Hinaji in a Female Role ca. 1770 Ippitsusai Bunchō Japanese. The Actor Arashi Hinaji in a Female Role 55710

A member of the Thirty-six Medieval Poetry Immortals, Izumi Shikibu served at the court of Empress Shoshi (988-1074). She is best known for the Izumi Shikibu Collection ( Izumi Shikibu-shu) and the Imperial anthologies. Her life of love and passion earned her the nickname of 'The Floating Lady' from Michinaga. Her poetry is characterized by passion and sentimental appeal. Her style was the direct opposite of that of Akazome Emon, even though both served in the same court and were close friends. At the court she also nursed a growing rivalry with Murasaki Shikibu, who had a similar poetic style, though this rivalry pales in comparison with Murasaki Shikibu's spirited competition with Sei Shonagon. Izumi Shikibu's emotional poetry won her the praise of many at the court, including Fujiwara no Kinto.

The Courtesan Konosumi, from the series Beauties of the Southern Quarter”(Nangoku bijin awase) ca. 1793-94 Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese This beauty, a high-ranking courtesan must have been the dream ideal worshipped by many a romantic young man. The most splendid costumes were created during the late 18th century for these arbiters of fashion and style. Robes of silk crepe, velvet or satin were worn with broad sashes (obi) of gold and silk brocades. Her pyramidal coiffure, piled high on her head and embellished with elaborate hairpins is a dramatic change from the more casual styles of the early 18th century and required the care of a professional hairdresser.Tokyo Bay in summer is pictured on her fan, with a poem by Magao, a contemporary writer. It was translated by Louis Ledoux as follows:Even as guests do,So do the summer breezesEver returning,Come to Sodegaura,Place of heavenly coolness.. The Courtesan Konosumi, from the series Beauties of the Southern Quarter”(Nangoku bijin awase)

Print 19th century Utagawa Kunisada Japanese. Print 58041

Bando Hikosaburo III Holding a Hand Pupper, mid 1770s. Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726-1792). Color woodblock print; sheet: 33 x 15 cm (13 x 5 7/8 in.).

Courtesan Going to Bed, from the series "Ten Types of Beauties in Pictures (Jittai e-fuzoku)". Torii Kiyonaga; Japanese, 1752-1815. Date: 1789-1799. Dimensions: 39.2 x 25.8 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Somegoro, from A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi) 1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; page from illustrated book . Katsukawa Shunsho

Tomimoto Toyohina. Kitagawa Utamaro ; Japanese, 1753 ()-1806. Date: 1788-1798. Dimensions: 37.5 x 25.0 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, FLORENCIA, USA.

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as Bijomaru in the Drama "Kikujido" Shuen no Iwaya" ca. 1773 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as Bijomaru in the Drama "Kikujido" Shuen no Iwaya" 54650

Woman standing on the rope of a kite. Woman dressed in a purple kimono is on the rope of a kite, on which a horse is depicted. This image comes from the story of Okane; A strong woman from the ômi province who knew a dragged horse to stop by standing on his reins. With two poems.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Matano no Goro in the Play Hana-zumo Genji Hiiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775 1770-1780 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Man at a room screen on which chrysanthemums. The Kabuki actor Seki Sanjuro II (1786-1839) in an unknown role, stands in a striped kimono with a layer of room screen on which chrysanthemums are depicted, while grabbing to his sword. Chrysanthemums refer to the ninth month, possibly the month on which this play was performed. With one poem.

The Actor Ichikawa Raizo II, from A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi) 1770 Japan. Color woodblock print; page from illustrated book . Ippitsusai Buncho

Woman with fan in her hand, Utagawa Kunisada (I), 1823 print A woman (Iwai Hanshirô V (1776-1847)) in a kimono with a pattern of small and large shells, holds a fan in the hand of her vast arm. It may be the role of Hitomaru, the daughter of Kagekiyo, depicted on the right sheet, in the play Yaegasumi Soga No Kuniito, performed in 1823 in the Ichimura Theater in Edo. Left leaf of a diptych. With two poems. Japan paper color woodcut adult woman. fan

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of Soga no Goro 2nd month, 1770 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Second Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of Soga no Goro 36889

Iwai Hanshiro IV ca. 1775 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. Iwai Hanshiro IV 56844

Letter reading woman Ten aspects of female features (series title) Fujo ninso juppin (series title on object), Woman, half-length, reading a letter, against mica background., Kitagawa Utamaro (mentioned on object), Japan, 1793 - 1797, paper, colour woodcut, h 374 mm × w 247 mm

Actors as the Five Manly Men: Nakamura Utaemon IV as Hotei Ichiemon, Ichikawa Kuzo II as An no Heibei, Sawamura Tossho I as Gokuin Sen'emon, Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Karigane Bunshichi, and IChikawa Ebizo V as Kaminari Shoku Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861). Actors as the Five Manly Men: Nakamura Utaemon IV as Hotei Ichiemon, Ichikawa Kuzo II as An no Heibei, Sawamura Tossho I as Gokuin Sen'emon, Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Karigane Bunshichi, and IChikawa Ebizo V as Kaminari Shoku, 1847-52. Woodblock print, 13 x 9 1/2 in. (33 x 24.1 cm) each. Asian Art 1847-52

Arashi Sangoro as a Samurai Standing on the Veranda of a Great House 1774 or 1775 Katsukawa Shunsh Japanese. Arashi Sangoro as a Samurai Standing on the Veranda of a Great House. Katsukawa Shunsh (Japanese, 1726-1792). Japan. 1774 or 1775. One sheet of a triptych of woodblock prints (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

Ichikawa Danjuro V (1741-1806) with Sword and Fan 1771 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. Ichikawa Danjuro V (1741-1806) with Sword and Fan 56063

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo 1780 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo 36819

A Geisha Reading a Book . Coloured Woodbock print. Kikugawa Eizan (1787-1867) Japanese artist and printmaker. .

The Jewel River of Plovers (Chidori Tamagawa), from the series Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers (Furyu Mu Tamagawa) 1799-1823 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Kikukawa Eizan

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu II in the Costume of a Fashionable Young Man (Wakashu). Ippitsusai Buncho; Japanese, active c. 1755-90. Date: 1764-1774. Dimensions: 31.1 x 14.6 cm (12 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Jiraiya and violins; Jiraiya, tsubosumire; Contemporaine references to the 36 poets.; Tosei Mitate Sanjurugasen. Bust portrait of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the role of Jiraiya with sword in right hand and pot with gold in left; Against blue background.

Midorigi from the Wakamatsu Ya Bawdy House, from the Series: Four season in yoshiwara /seiro shiki nouta KIYOMINE, TORII (1787 1868)

Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as a Samurai. Artist: Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762-1819). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 12 15/16 x 5 2/3 in. (32.9 x 14.4 cm). Date: ca. 1792. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Hagi - digital file from original print | Library of Congress

Japan, Toyokuni (I), Utagawa, A courtesan, lower right corner, with a pipe and tobacco tray, climbs a staircase., print, engraving, prints, engravings, Japan (collection), Toyokuni ga, height 390 mm, width 260 mm, Japanese, 1769 - 1825, print maker, printmaker, 1818 - 1818, paper, papier, houtsnede

Actor in the role of Ōtomo no Kuronushi Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786-1865). Actor in the role of Ōtomo no Kuronushi, ca. 1849. Color woodblock print on paper, 14 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (35.9 x 25.1 cm). Asian Art ca. 1849

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu II in the Costume of a Fashionable Young Man (Wakashu) 1764-1774 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Ippitsusai Buncho

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kakogawa Honzo in the Play Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Ninth Month, 1780. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1775-1785. Dimensions: 30.2 x 14.9 cm (11 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The actors Ichikawa Ebizo V and Ichikawa Saruzo I 1849 Japan. Color woodblock print; right sheet of oban diptych (left 1937.272b) . Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)

Ichikawa Monosuke II. Artist: Katsukawa Shunjo (Japanese, died 1787). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 13 x 5 1/2 in. (33 x 14 cm). Date: ca. 1790. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 12 4/5 x 5 7/8 in. (32.5 x 14.9 cm). Date: 1780. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as a Dragon Maiden Disguised a Tamanami, in the Play Oyafune Taiheiki, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1770-1780. Dimensions: 29.8 x 13.3 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Mitōshi no aki no tsuki | Library of Congress

Three actors at a room screen. Actor in blue dotted robe, sitting in front of room screen on which image of pink lotus flowers in water.

Woman with a role, A woman in exuberant kimono decorated with fans and wheels. An overkimono with a pattern of cranes hangs over a lamp. With three poems., Totoya Hokkei (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1827, paper, colour woodcut, h 209 mm × w 185 mm

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Osuwa in the Play Koi no Yosuga Kanagaki Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Fourth Monther, 1789. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1784-1794. Dimensions: 32.1 x 14.7 cm (12 5/8 x 5 13/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban; right sheet of diptych (). Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

"Woman Holding Up a Parasol" from the series Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy (Fujo ninso juppen: Higasa o sasu onna). Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, ca. 1754-1806). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 15 x 10 1/8 in. (38.1 x 25.7 cm). Date: ca. 1792-93. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Guard, Totoya Hokkei, c. 1821 print The chief carpenter Banjô is dressed as a nobleman and performs a ceremony prior to building a house. On the right a banner. With one poem. Japan paper color woodcut carpenter. building activities

Sekhidera temple; Sekhidera; A parody of the seven komachi; Mitate Nana Komachi. The actor Matsumoto Kôshirô V (1764-1838) is in front of his dressing table. He smokes a tall pipe. The title Sekidera is a clearer to the play of the same name, where the actor has played. With one anonymous poem. With the 'seven komachi' from the title, seven events from the life of the famous female closer ono No Komachi are meant. The relationship with Komachi in this print is that the head of the Sekhidera temple at a good moment his followers is to meet the old komachi.

Bust portrait of the Courtisane Shiratsuya from the Wakanaya house.; Wakanaya uchi shiratsuya; The Seven Komachi from the Lusthuizen; Seiro Nana Komachi. Bust portrait of Courtisane with a saucer and left hand at arms in right hand; Against gray mica background. In addition to the print title the names of her two Kamuro (youngest helps from a courtesane): Tatsuji and Tatsuno. (Bijinga)

Love Letter, Japanese Prints - Utamaro

Standing woman, anonymous, 1825 print A woman has just left the bathhouse. paper color woodcut 'after bath'

Painting by Ogata Korin, from the series Pictures of Famous Paintings (Meiga zue) 1866 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Kunimaro I

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro IV. Utagawa School; Japanese, 19th century. Date: 1860. Dimensions: . Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Actor Kirinami Onoe as Osasa in the play Hachijin Taiheiki, performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eighth month, 1727 1727 Japan. Hand-colored woodblock print; hosoban, urushi-e . Okumura Masanobu

The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo. Toshusai Sharaku ; Japanese, active 1794-95. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 37.7 x 24.8 cm. Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Artist: Toshusai Sharaku, Japanese, active 1794-95, The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as the Wet Nurse Shigenoi from the play The Loved Wifes Parti-Colored Halter, 5th month (when the play was performed), 1794, Ukiyo-e; polychrome woodblock print, sheet: 15 1/8 × 10 in. (38.4 × 25.4 cm), Japan, Japanese, Edo period (1615-1868), Works on Paper - Prints

The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Ishii Genzo. Toshusai Sharaku ; Japanese, active 1794-95. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 37.5 × 24.7 cm (14 3/4 × 9 3/4 in.). Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Oiran () were the courtesans of Edo period Japan. The oiran were considered a type of yujo () 'woman of pleasure' or prostitute. However, they were distinguished from the yujo in that they were entertainers, and many became celebrities of their times outside the pleasure districts. Their art and fashions often set trends among the wealthy and, because of this, cultural aspects of oiran traditions continue to be preserved to this day. The oiran arose in the Edo period (1600-1868). At this time, laws were passed restricting brothels to walled districts set some distance from the city center. In the major cities these were the Shimabara in Kyoto, the Shinmachi in Osaka, and the Yoshiwara in Edo (present-day Tokyo). These rapidly grew into large, self-contained 'pleasure quarters' offering all manner of entertainments. Within, a courtesan’s birth rank held no distinction, which was fortunate considering many of the courtesans originated as the daughters of impoverished families who wer

Tetsukuri no Tamagawa, from the series, "Six Tama Rivers" (Mu Tamagawa) ca. 1798 Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese. Tetsukuri no Tamagawa, from the series, "Six Tama Rivers" (Mu Tamagawa) 45097

Descending Geese at Katata (From the series Elegant Women and the Eight Views of Lake Biwa), 1810s. Kikukawa Eizan (Japanese, 1787-1867). Color woodblock print; sheet: 39.4 x 26.1 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.).

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Hitachi in Part Two of the Play Wada Sakamori Osame no Mitsugumi (Wada's Carousal: The Last Drink With a Set of Three Cups), Performed at the Ichimura Theater from the Ninth Day of the Second Month, 1771. Ippitsusai Buncho; Japanese, active c. 1755-90. Date: 1766-1776. Dimensions: 31.7 x 14.3 cm (12 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Actor in the role of women and a recIIning girl Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

The White Coat, from the series New Patterns of Brocade Woven in Utamaro Style (Nishiki-ori Utamaro-gata-moyo) 1791-1804 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Kitagawa Utamaro

Musician playing on a benu of Tsuzumi; Surimono; Katsushika, Hoku'un (Fl. Ca 1804-1844); around 1896 (1891-00-00-1910-00-00);Mokrzycki, Ryszard - collection, woodcuts, Japanese (culture), Japanese art, ukiyo -e, purchase (provenance)

Girl picking seashells; print from the series"Sanjurokkasen dojo kyokun kagami" (36 Immortals of Poetry: Mirror of Ethics for Girls). Utagawa, Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), graphic artist

Print. Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Image: 13 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (34.3 × 24.1 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

De Geliefden YAOYA OSHICHI EN KICHISABURO, Ishikawa toyonobu, 1751 print The actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu in the women's role of Yaoya Oshichi, sitting with battle wood in the right hand, looking up to the actor Nakamura Kumetaro in the role of her beloved Kosho Kichisaburo, standing with plume ball in right hand. Japan paper color woodcut group of actors, troupe; actors on the stage. couple of lovers

Ichikawa Morinosuke II Als inukawa Gakuzô, C. 1841 print Theater player Ichikawa Morinosuke II in the role of Inukawa Gakuzô, in the piece "Satomi Hakkenden", staged in the Wakadayû Theater, in 1841. paper color woodcut actor (on the stage). adult man

Nan'eki ha-jirushi = Ha...of the Southern Station. 1773 - 1806. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753-1806. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Half-length portrait of a young woman with a cup in her hand, ca 1830, ukiyo-e by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Mirror with beautiful women series, selection of six contemporary beauties. oban shaped woodcut. Japanese civilization, Edo period (1603-1868).

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play Nanakusa Fukki Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1718 1718 Japan. Hand-colored woodblock print; o-oban, tan-e . Torii Kiyonobu I

Courtisane under blossoming tree.courtisane in kimono with pattern of white flowers, paratulating under tree with blossom; With fence behind which yellow flowers.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Matsuo-maru in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Ninth Month, 1773. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1768-1778. Dimensions: 31.5 x 14.8 cm (12 3/8 x 5 13/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Geschikt, TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI, 1888 print Geisha from the Koka period (1844-48), in men's clothing on which pattern of peacock springs, with open fan; at full moon. During the Niwaka Festival it was customary for Geisha to take care of comic performances in the Yoshiwara. print maker: JapanJapanpublisher: Tokyo paper color woodcut courtesan, hetaera

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo in Shibaraku in Dark Green Robes. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); W. 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm). Date: ca. 1781. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Tennojiya Riko (The actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as the maid Ebizo Okane of the Ouchiya actually Iwate, wife of Sadato). Toshusai Sharaku ??? ??; Japanese, active 1794-95; Publisher: Tsuta-Ya Juzaburo; Japanese, 1748-1797. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 31.6 x 22.5 cm. Color woodblock print; aiban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Colored woodcut by Kitagawa Utamaro depicting a girl writing congratulations, showing detailed composition and traditional clothing.

Kneeling woman, Keisai requirements, c. 1810 - 1820 print A kneeling woman holds a small table with poems notes on it (Tanzaku). paper color woodcut adult woman. writing and letters

Akizuki Yuminosuke's Daughter Miyuki, Later the blind Musician Asagao (Akizuki Yuminosuke musume Miyuki, nochi ni goze Asagao) 1843-1853 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Number two: the flower of Japanese poetry Kotoba no hana (title on object) A comparison of flowers (series title) Hana awase (series title on object), Reading woman sitting at a table, on which a vase with brushes and peacock feathers. With three poems, reading, Shigenobu (II), Yanagawa (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1820 - c. 1830, paper, colour woodcut, h 216 mm × w 178 mm

BostePortret of young woman with fan, kitagawa utamaro, 1793 - 1797 print Boste portrait of young woman with a shut -in fan in his hands and in Kimono on which pattern of flying geese; At the top left a circular cartouche in which a face on returning sailing ships at sunset, in addition to an elongated cartouche with poem. Tokyo paper color woodcut historical persons - BB - woman. adolescent, young woman, maiden. fan

Hinchô Gishides; Stories from our country about honor and loyalty. Jitsukawa Enzaburô I like Komazawa Jirôzaemon, in the piece 'Shôutsushi Asagao Banashi', Wakadayû Theater,

Sandaime onoe kikugoro no yujo, Onoe Kikugoro III as a courtesan., Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, between ca. 1825 and 1830, 1 print : woodcut, color ; 21 x 18.4 cm., Print shows actor Onoe Kikugoro III, facing right, sitting on the floor, holding a sheet of paper, in an onnagata role as a courtesan.

Portrait of Tomimoto Toyohina Tomimoto Toyohina (title on object), Bust portrait of the famous beauty Tomimoto Toyohina. She reads a long surimono with a pattern of chrysanthemums. (bijinga), Kitagawa Utamaro (mentioned on object), Tokyo, 1792 - 1796, paper, colour woodcut, h 380 mm × w 252 mm

Courtisan and shamisen; The modern twelve months; Imayo Junikagetsu. Courtisane, with left hand, a pen in her hair, among cherry blossom; right the top of shamisen; Against green background. Imagine for the front of a range.

Woman In Loosened Kimono Coming From the Bath ca. 1755 Okumura Masanobu Japanese. Woman In Loosened Kimono Coming From the Bath 56588

The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the shop boy Chokichi 1796 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Toyokuni I

Courtisane Hanamurasaki from the Tamaya house, c. 1812 print Courtisane against background with pink cloud motif above which a view of bamboo fence with lanterns and trees with pink blossoms. paper color woodcut courtesan, hetaera

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.

Japan, Ashinoya, Takase, Yukinoya, Hayane, Meitei, Fubijin, Kesô, Nana, Hannichian, Onoe Kikugorô III in the role of a courtesan, An Osaka surimono of an actor in the role of a courtesan. Onoe Kikugoro III (act. 1820-1830) in a play performed in 1826 at the Kado Theatre in Osaka. With four poems., print, prent, surimono, prints, prenten, Japan (collection), height 210 mm, width 177 mm, Japanese, print maker, prentmaker, 1827 - 1827, second quarter 19th century, paper, colour woodcut, blind printing, polishing, poet

Actor's commemorative portrait. unknown, graphic artist

Ichimura Kakitsu Als Kokitsune Reizo, Kunisada (II), UTAGAWA, 1863-1866 print Boste portrait of the actor Ichimura Kakitsu in the role of Kokitsune Reizo, depicted in Red Cartouche, against a red background. Japan paper color woodcut / nishiki-e portrait of actor, actress

Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Goro, mid 1770s. Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726-1792). Color woodblock print; sheet: 32.4 x 15 cm (12 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.).

Two actors in the bow Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

Kiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japan, 1839-1892). Japan, 1865, 9th month. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Bandō Hikosaburō III. Shunkōsai Hokushū (Japan, active 1808-1832). Japan, circa 1828. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Lady Hotoke Dancing 19th century Yashima Gakutei Japanese. Lady Hotoke Dancing 54108

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V. Artist: Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese, 1743-1812). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm). Date: ca. 1788-90. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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