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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Kunichika
Modoribashi: Actor Ichikawa Sadanji as Watanabe no Tsuna and Onoe Kikugoro Disguised Demon
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Kuniyoshi
Raiko Severing the Head of the Shutendoji at Mt. Oe
JPR-209045
Kuniyoshi
The Capture of Kidomaru by Minamoto no Raiko
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Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
Minamoto no Yorimitsu and Four Retainers Defeating Shutendoji
JPR-209031
Kuniyoshi
Incomparable Hidari Jingoro (Master Sculptor)
JPR-87609
Kuniyoshi
In 1153 at Konoe's Palace the Skilled Archer Yorimasa Shooting the Nue
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Kuniyoshi
At Kiyomori's Visit to Nunobiki Waterfall, Ghost of Akugenta Yoshihira Strikes Down Nanba Jiro
JPR-84454
Kunichika
Kabuki Play Modoribashi, Inoue Kikugoro V as the Demon of Mt. Atago Disguised as Sayuri
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Kuniyoshi
Takiyasha and Skeleton Specter in the Ruined Palace at Soma
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Kuniyoshi
Minamoto no Yoriie Watching Asahina Yoshihide Fighting Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo in Kamakura
JPR5045
Kuniyoshi
The Former Emperor [Sutoku] Sends His Retainers to Rescue Tametomo
JPR-208795
Yoshitoshi
The Story of the Monk Ikkyu and Courtesan Jigoku-dayu
JPR-208627
Kuniyoshi
The Earth Spider Conjures Goblins at the Mansion of Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raiko)
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Kuniyoshi
Kuzunoha Fox from Shinoda Forest and Abe no Yasuna
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Kuniyoshi
Takiyasha and Skeleton Specter in the Ruined Palace at Soma
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Kuniyoshi
Taira Ghosts Attacking Yoshitsune in Daimotsu Bay
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Kuniyoshi
Last Stand of Kusunoki Clan at Shijo-Nawate
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Yoshitoshi
Taira no Kiyomori Buring with Fever Hallucinates About Hell. Burns with Fever
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Kuniyoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Asayama Tetsuzan (L), Ichikawa Kodanji VI as Ghost of Okiku (C) and Bando Shuka as Hatsushiba (R)
JPR-85104