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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Kunisada
Sumo Wrestlers Koshigahama and Akitsukaze
JPR-211273
Kuniyoshi
Higuchi Jiro (Kanemitsu) Fighting a Giant Monkey
JP-211112
Kunisada
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII in a Shibaraku Role with Bando Zenji as Namazu Bozu
JPR-211281
Kuniyoshi
Nakayama Yaichiro, Marino Yashiro, Mekake Kikuno, Iwata Senjuro and Kamata Matahachi
JPR-92365
Kuniyoshi
Seba: Musashibo Benkei and Tosabo Shoshun
JP-210627
Kuniyoshi
Abe no Yasuchika Exorcizing the Fox-woman Tamamo no Mae
JPR-211075
Kuniyoshi
Sanada Yoichi Yoshitada and Matano Goro Kagehisa
JPR-211073
Kuniyoshi
Poet Fujiwara no Okikaze: Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu on Pine Tree
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Kuniyoshi
The Ghost of Nitta Yoshioki on a White Horse Attacking His Murderer Takezawa
JPR-211072
Kunisada
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Unno Kotaro Yukiuji Disguised as Yamagatsu Buo
JPR-210526
Kuniyoshi
Actor Onoe Kikugoro III Reclining in a Boat on the Sumida River
JPR-209991