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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Hokusai
Fuji Seen in the Distance from Senju Pleasure Quarter
JPR-108723-1
Hokusai
Amusements of the East (Azuma Asobi), Volume 3
JPR-209028
Hokusai
Kirifuri Waterfall at Mt. Kurokami in Shimotsuke Province
JP-209025
Hokusai
One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji (Fugaku Hyakkei)
JP-209023
Hokusai
Picture Book of Chinese and Japanese Warriors (Wakan Ehon sakigake shohen)
JPR-209021
Hokusai
The Amida Falls in the Far Reaches of the Kisokaido
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Hokusai
Yoshitsune's Horse-washing Falls at Yoshino in Yamato Province
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Hokusai
Twelfth Month: House Cleaning in Preparation for New Year's Eve
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