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.
683 Products
Takeuchi, Keishu
Koinobori (Carp Streamer for Boy's Day)
JPR-211206
Hokusai
One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji (Fugaku Hyakkei), Volume III
JPR-211135
Shimizu, Seifu
Unai no Tomo (A Child's Friends), Volume 2
JPR-211117
Unsigned / Unknown Artist
Encyclopedia of Tea Ceremony, Volume II: Incense
JPR-211109
Gekko
Chapter 11: Falling Flowers (Hanachirusato)
JP-211048
Gekko
Title Page: The Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genji
JP-210963
Hokusai
Ehon: One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji [Complete Set]
JPR-210951
Keinen
Grey-headed Woodpecker with Old Pine and Ivy
JP-209669