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
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Jiraiya with a Monster Toad
JPR-208831
Ikuhide
Imperial Visit to the Third National Industrial Exhibition in Ueno Park
JPR-208641
Yoshitoshi
The Story of the Monk Ikkyu and Courtesan Jigoku-dayu
JPR-208627
Toyokuni III
Origin of the Three Shrines at Miyatogawa
JPR-208601
Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
View of Kasumigaseki in Toto
JPR1-51392
Yoshitora
Minamoto no Yoshitsune Crossing the Sea to Ezo
JPR1-52052
Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
Dedication of Kyoka Poems for Kinryuzan Temple
JPR-93978
Kuniyoshi
Benkei Dragging Off the Great Bell of Miidera
JP-207883
Kuniyoshi
The Earth Spider Conjures Goblins at the Mansion of Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raiko)
JP-88250
Kuniyoshi
Kenshin Leading Furious Charge into the Takeda Troops at the Great Battle of Kawanakajima
JP1504
Kuniyoshi
Koman Swimming across Lake Biwa with Minamoto Banner Attacked by Sanemori (Taira Clan)
JPR-85075
Kuniyoshi
Scene from Kabuki Play: Yoshibei, Chokichi and Yoshibei's Wife Oume
JP1-52188