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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Higuchi Jiro (Kanemitsu) Fighting a Giant Monkey
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Poet Fujiwara no Okikaze: Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu on Pine Tree
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Toriimoto: Taira Tadamori and the Oil Priest
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Ota: Ryochiku the Quack Doctor and Amakawaya Gihei
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Shi Qian, the Flea on the Drum (Kojoso Jisen)
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In 1153 at Konoe's Palace the Skilled Archer Yorimasa Shooting the Nue
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At Kiyomori's Visit to Nunobiki Waterfall, Ghost of Akugenta Yoshihira Strikes Down Nanba Jiro
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Minamoto Ushiwakamaru and Musashibo Benkei
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Monkey: Onzoshi Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune)
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Musashibo Benkei and Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru on Gojo Bridge
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Sekigahara: Sumo Wrestlers Hanaregoma Chokichi and Nuregami Chogoro
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Night Rain at Kurama: Onzoshi Ushiwaka Maru Holding His Straw Hat under Water
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