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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Sadahide
Events in Oedo Held Throughout the Year: First Sale on the Second Day of the New Year in Nihonbashi
JP-210367
Hiroshige
Night View of Eight Scenic Places in Kanazawa, Musashi Province
JP-210163
Beisaku
Heroic Fight of the Scout Lt. Takenouchi at Chung-Hua
JP-96275
Kiyochika
Defying a Shower of Bullets, He, Alone, Opened Hyonmu Gate
JP-96260
Toshikata
The Bravery of Captain Matsuzaki in the Fierce Fighting at the Ford of Ansong
JP-100279
Kuniyoshi
In 1153 at Konoe's Palace the Skilled Archer Yorimasa Shooting the Nue
JP1503
Kuniyoshi
At Kiyomori's Visit to Nunobiki Waterfall, Ghost of Akugenta Yoshihira Strikes Down Nanba Jiro
JPR-84454
Toyokuni III
Fireworks over Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital: Illustration of the Prosperity of the River Opening
JPR-209061
Kuniyoshi
Musashibo Benkei and Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru on Gojo Bridge
JPR-87605
Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Plays the Flute by Moonlight
JPR-208563
Yoshitoshi
Life of Yoshitsune: The Fight on Gojo Bridge with Benkei
JPR-208441
Yoshitoshi
Life of Yoshitsune: The Fight on Gojo Bridge with Benkei
JPR-83711
Yoshitoshi
Yoshitsune Learns Martial Arts on Mt. Kurama with a Tengu
JPR1-25000