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
Nakayama Yaichiro, Marino Yashiro, Mekake Kikuno, Iwata Senjuro and Kamata Matahachi
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Actor Onoe Kikugoro III Reclining in a Boat on the Sumida River
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Itabashi: Inuzuka Shino with Hikiroku, Samojiro and Dotaro
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Lifelike Dolls in the Inner Temple at Asakusa
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Poem by Sangi Takamura: Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Ama (Female Diver)
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Koman Swimming across Lake Biwa with Minamoto Banner Attacked by Sanemori (Taira Clan)
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Miyamoto Musashi Knocking Down Shirakura Dengoemon and His Men with Broken Beam
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Takeda Shingen Destroys Suwa Yorishige in Battle
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Taira Ghosts Attacking Yoshitsune in Daimotsu Bay
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Shono: Sasaki Shiro Takatsuna on White Horse Crossing Uji River
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