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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Toyokuni III
Shirasuka: Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro III as a Cat Monster (Nekozuka)
JPR-210806
Kuniyoshi
Abe no Yasuchika Exorcizing the Fox-woman Tamamo no Mae
JPR-211075
Hokusai
Panoramic Views of Both Banks of the Sumida River at a Glance
JP-211121
Kuniyoshi
The Ghost of Nitta Yoshioki on a White Horse Attacking His Murderer Takezawa
JPR-211072
Yoshitoshi
Sadanobu Threatening a Demon in the Palace at Night
JPR-111466
Kuniyoshi
Tsumagome: Abe no Yasuna and Fox Kuzunoha
JPR-210676
Yoshitoshi
Mount Yoshino Midnight Moon: Iga no Tsubone
JP-208612