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.
844 Products
Toyokuni III
Shirasuka: Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro III as a Cat Monster (Nekozuka)
JPR-210806
Kuniyoshi
Complete Album: Mirror of the True Loyalty of Each of the Faithful Retainers
JP-209504
Kuniyoshi
Asakura Togo in Shomosa and Kohagi, Wife of Oguri, in Hitachi
JPR1-55463
Sugakudo
White-Headed Mannikin, Apricot, and Japanese Rush (No. 20)
JPR-210921
Sugakudo
Mountain Finch, Aconite, Cockscomb (No. 30)
JPR-210918
Sugakudo
White-cheeked Bunting, Wisteria Bean, and Wild Carnation (No. 6)
JPR-210917
Sugakudo
Curly-feathered Chickens and Wild Strawberries (No. 11)
JPR-210910
Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
Genji on a Cherry Blossom-viewing Excursion
JPR-210894
Hokusai
Fuji with Seven Bridges in One View (Shichikyo ichiran no Fuji)
JP-111442
Hiroshige
Hoki Province, Ono, Distant View of Mount Daisen
JPR-211278
Kunisada
Sumo Wrestlers Koshigahama and Akitsukaze
JPR-211273
Utamaro
The Lovers Shinanoya Ohan and Obiya Choemon
JPR-211123
Kuniyoshi
Higuchi Jiro (Kanemitsu) Fighting a Giant Monkey
JP-211112