Ukiyo-e | Japanese Woodblock Prints | Ronin Gallery

Explore the largest collection of 17th-19th century original Japanese woodblock prints in the United States at Ronin Gallery. Ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” captured the exciting urban popular culture of the Edo period (1603-1868), promoting its beauty, fashions and heroes. While the Buddhist term ukiyo originally emphasized the transitory nature of human life, during the 17th century the term gradually shifted its reference to the ephemeral world of pleasure and indulgence. From 17th century Buddhist woodcuts through 19th century Japanese ukiyo-e print masters, enter a vibrant world of enchanting landscapes and sublime nature studies by Hokusai and Hiroshige, dramatic kabuki actors by Sharaku and Toyokuni, fierce samurai by Kuniyoshi, and elegant beauties by Utamaro. With the ravages of time, war and fire, today few of these precious original Japanese woodblock prints survive outside of museums and important private collections.

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Artist

  • Aikawa, Minwa (ask Gosentei)
  • Ashiyuki
  • Bairei
  • Beisaku
  • Biho
  • Buncho
  • Bunro
  • Chikanobu
  • Chikashige
  • Chikayoshi
  • Chikuseki
  • Eiri
  • Eisen
  • Eishi
  • Eisho
  • Eizan
  • Fusatane
  • Gakutei
  • Gekko
  • Ginko
  • Harunobu
  • Hasui
  • Hidenari
  • Hirokage
  • Hirosada
  • Hiroshige
  • Hiroshige & Toyokuni III
  • Hiroshige II
  • Hiroshige III
  • Hoitsu
  • Hokkei
  • Hokuba
  • Hokuga
  • Hokusai
  • Hokushu
  • Hokutai
  • Ikeda, Terukata
  • Ikuhide
  • Katsushika, Isai
  • Keinen
  • Kiyochika
  • Kiyomitsu
  • Kiyomoto II
  • Kiyonaga
  • Kiyotsune
  • Kogyo
  • Koryusai
  • Koson
  • Koun
  • Kuniaki II
  • Kunichika
  • Kunihiro
  • Kunihisa II
  • Kunimori II
  • Kuninao
  • Kunisada
  • Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
  • Kunisada III
  • Kuniteru
  • Kunitoshi
  • Kuniyasu
  • Kuniyoshi
  • Kyosai
  • Masanobu
  • Masayoshi
  • Mimura, Seizan
  • Miyagawa, Shuntei
  • Morikuni
  • Moronobu
  • Nobukazu
  • Rinsai
  • Sadafusa
  • Sadahide
  • Sadahiro
  • Sadanobu
  • Saigetsu
  • Seiko
  • Sharaku
  • Shigeharu
  • Shigemasa
  • Shigenobu
  • Shimizu, Seifu
  • Shinsai
  • Shoson
  • Shuncho
  • Shundo
  • Shunei
  • Shunjo
  • Shunko
  • Shunman
  • Shunsen
  • Shunsho
  • Shuntei
  • Sonsai
  • Sori III
  • Sugakudo
  • Sukenobu
  • Tadakiyo
  • Tamikuni
  • Teisai, Shuri
  • Toshiaki
  • Toshihide
  • Toshikage
  • Toshikata
  • Toshimasa
  • Toshimine
  • Toyohiro
  • Toyokiyo
  • Toyokuni I
  • Toyokuni II (Toyoshige)
  • Toyokuni III
  • Tsukimaro
  • Utamaro
  • Utamaro II
  • Yasuda, Shodo
  • Yoshifuji
  • Yoshifusa
  • Yoshihiro
  • Yoshiiku
  • Yoshikage II
  • Yoshikata
  • Yoshikazu
  • Yoshikuni
  • Yoshimitsu
  • Yoshimori
  • Yoshitaki
  • Yoshitora
  • Yoshitoshi
  • Yoshitoyo
  • Yoshitsuna
  • Yoshitsuya
  • Yoshitsuya II
  • Yoshiume
  • Zeshin
  • Hasegawa, Kannosuke (Chikuyo)
  • Kaburagi, Kiyokata
  • Kajita, Hanko
  • Kajiwara, Hisako
  • Kawano, Kaoru
  • Kokunimasa (aka Kunimasa V)
  • Mori, Shunkei
  • Saito, Kiyoshi
  • 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
  • Yoshida, Hiroshi
  • Yushin, Ayaoka

Series

  • 100 Famous Views in the Various Provinces
  • 68 Views of the Various Provinces

Subject

  • Animals & Fish
  • Architectural
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Birds
  • Bridges
  • Children
  • Flowers & Gardens
  • Landscapes
  • Legends & History
  • Manga & Bookplates
  • Moon & Night
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Nature
  • Pastimes
  • Rain
  • Rituals & Beliefs
  • Spring
  • Tokaido
  • Warriors & Samurai
  • Waterfalls and Rapids
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter
  • Yokohama-e & Nagasaki-e

Period

  • 1800 - 1868 (Edo)
  • 1868 - 1912 (Meiji)

Medium

  • Ehon
  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Small (ie. Chuban)
  • Medium (ie. Oban)
  • Large (ie. Triptych)

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Nikko: Kirifuri Waterfall

Hiroshige II

Nikko: Kirifuri Waterfall

JPR-211276

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Shoshoku Gatsu, Volume I (Pictures of Various Occupations)

Hiroshige II

Shoshoku Gatsu, Volume I (Pictures of Various Occupations)

JPR-211088

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Ama no Hashidate, Tango Province

Hiroshige II

Ama no Hashidate, Tango Province

JPR-210316

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True Views of Hirose in Unshu (Izumo Province)

Hiroshige II

True Views of Hirose in Unshu (Izumo Province)

JPR-87187

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Weaving

Yoshikazu

Weaving

JP-209785

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Beauty and Chrysanthemums

Yoshikazu

Beauty and Chrysanthemums

JP-209782

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Peak at Isobe, Shima Province

Hiroshige II

Peak at Isobe, Shima Province

JPR-208929

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Mt. Takatsu, Iwami Province

Hiroshige II

Mt. Takatsu, Iwami Province

JPR-208923

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Iwai Valley, Tajima Province

Hiroshige II

Iwai Valley, Tajima Province

JPR-208918

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The Great Battle at Kawanakajima

Yoshikazu

The Great Battle at Kawanakajima

JPR-209037

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Nitta Yoshisada's Battle at Kamakura in the Fifth Month of 1332

Yoshikazu

Nitta Yoshisada's Battle at Kamakura in the Fifth Month of 1332

JPR-209035

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Battle of Ichinotani

Yoshikazu

Battle of Ichinotani

JPR-209033

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No. 30: Tsukudajima

Hiroshige II

No. 30: Tsukudajima

JPR-208543

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Sakatsu River, Bitchu Province

Hiroshige II

Sakatsu River, Bitchu Province

JPR-208940

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Murozumi, Suo Province

Hiroshige II

Murozumi, Suo Province

JPR-208938

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Mt. Arashi, Yamashiro Province

Hiroshige II

Mt. Arashi, Yamashiro Province

JPR-208937

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Fujito Crossing, Bizen Province

Hiroshige II

Fujito Crossing, Bizen Province

JPR-208936

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Yamabushi Valley, Mimasaka Province

Hiroshige II

Yamabushi Valley, Mimasaka Province

JPR-208935

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Ondo, Aki Province

Hiroshige II

Ondo, Aki Province

JPR-208934

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Kitadomari Inlet at Naruto, Awa Province

Hiroshige II

Kitadomari Inlet at Naruto, Awa Province

JPR-208933

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Tojinbo, Echizen Province

Hiroshige II

Tojinbo, Echizen Province

JPR-208932

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Mt. Matsuo, Wakasa Province

Hiroshige II

Mt. Matsuo, Wakasa Province

JPR-208931

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Kanazawa, Musashi Province

Hiroshige II

Kanazawa, Musashi Province

JPR-208930

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Takibi Shrine, Oki Province

Hiroshige II

Takibi Shrine, Oki Province

JPR-208928

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