Buncho (fl.1765 - 1792 )

Buncho Ippitsusai was an early ukiyo-e woodblock print artist and painter known for his yakusha-e or "actor prints." Little is known about the artist's early life, though scholars suggest that he studied Kano school painting under Yukimoto Ishikawa. Along with the artist Shunsho Katsukawa, Buncho is credited with directing the yakusha-e genre away from stock faces to more realistic depictions of the actors portrayed. In 1770, Buncho collaborated with Shunsho to complete Picture Book of Stage Fans, a three volume illustrated book set presenting stage celebrities of the day. This collection of actor portraiture is a pivotal book in the history of ukiyo-e. Buncho also produced bijin-ga, or "pictures of beautiful women." While influenced by Harunobu’s ethereal beauties, Buncho struck a balance of idealism and realism in his beauties. He produced many works in the narrow hosoban print format. 

Ukiyo-e Under $500

Great Japanese ukiyo-e prints can be found at a variety of price points. This collection of affordable artwork presents a selection of ukiyo-e priced under $500.

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Artist

  • Aikawa, Minwa (ask Gosentei)
  • Ashiyuki
  • Bairei
  • Biho
  • Buncho
  • Chikanobu
  • Chikashige
  • Chikuseki
  • Eisen
  • Eishi
  • Eizan
  • Fusatane
  • Gakutei
  • Gekko
  • Gyozan
  • Harunobu
  • Hidenari
  • Hironobu
  • Hirosada
  • Hiroshige
  • Hiroshige & Toyokuni III
  • Hiroshige II
  • Hiroshige III
  • Hoitsu
  • Hokkei
  • Hokuei
  • Hokusai
  • Hokushu
  • Ikeda, Terukata
  • Ikuhide
  • Katsushika, Isai
  • Keinen
  • Kiyochika
  • Kiyomoto II
  • Kogyo
  • Koryusai
  • Koun
  • Kunichika
  • Kunihiro
  • Kunimori II
  • Kunisada
  • Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
  • Kuniyasu
  • Kuniyoshi
  • Kyosai
  • Masanobu
  • Miyagawa, Shuntei
  • Nobukazu
  • Rinsai
  • Sadafusa
  • Sadahide
  • Sadahiro
  • Sadanobu
  • Saigetsu
  • Seiko
  • Shigeharu
  • Shimizu, Seifu
  • Shinsai
  • Shunman
  • Shunsen
  • Shunsho
  • Shuntei
  • Sonsai
  • Sugakudo
  • Sukenobu
  • Suzuki, Kinsen
  • Tadakiyo
  • Toshiaki
  • Toshihide
  • Toshikata
  • Toshimasa
  • Toshimine
  • Toyohiro
  • Toyokuni I
  • Toyokuni II (Toyoshige)
  • Toyokuni III
  • Utamaro
  • Yasuda, Shodo
  • Yoshifusa
  • Yoshihiro
  • Yoshiiku
  • Yoshikazu
  • Yoshikuni
  • Yoshimori
  • Yoshitaki
  • Yoshitora
  • Yoshitoshi
  • Yoshitsuna
  • Yoshitsuya
  • Yoshiume
  • Zeshin
  • Hasegawa, Kannosuke (Chikuyo)
  • Kajita, Hanko
  • Mori, Shunkei
  • Watanabe, Seitei
  • Yukawa, Shodo
  • Mishima, Shoso
  • Suzuki, Kason
  • Takeuchi, Keishu
  • Fujikawa, Tamenobu
  • Tanigami, Konan
  • Teisai, Sencho
  • Terasaki, Kogyo
  • Tomioka, Eisen
  • Unsigned / Unknown Artist
  • Yamanaka, Kodo
  • Yushin, Ayaoka

Series

  • Ehon Butai Ogi: Picture Book of Stage Fans

Subject

  • Actors & Theater
  • Manga & Bookplates
  • Portraits

Period

  • 1600 - 1800 (Early Edo)

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Small (ie. Chuban)

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Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Hisazo

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Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Hisazo

JP1440

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Ichimura Uzaemon

Buncho

Ichimura Uzaemon

JP1436

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Nakajima Mihoemon

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Nakajima Mihoemon

JP1424

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Segawa Shichizo

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Segawa Shichizo

JP1421

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Tomizawa Hanzaburo

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Tomizawa Hanzaburo

JP1405

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