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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Kuniyoshi
Higuchi Jiro (Kanemitsu) Fighting a Giant Monkey
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Seba: Musashibo Benkei and Tosabo Shoshun
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Tsumagome: Abe no Yasuna and Fox Kuzunoha
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Comical Panoramic View of Yoritomo’s Hunting Party under Mt. Fuji
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Comical Panoramic View of Yoritomo’s Hunting Party under Mt. Fuji
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Monkey: Onzoshi Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune)
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Goldfish, Killifish, Stingray and Puffer Fish
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