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.
567 Products
Yoshitoshi
Moon Above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay: Benkei
JP-208632
Yoshitoshi
Moon of Pure Snow at Asano River: Chikako
JP-208596
Kuniyoshi
Lifelike Dolls in the Inner Temple at Asakusa
JP-210245
Eisen
Uncut sheet of "Tiger and Full Moon" and "Bird on Branch"
JPR-210171
Yoshimori
Arai in Totomi Province: Panoramic View of the Open Sea
JPR-209984
Hiroshige
Distant View of Kinryuzan Temple and Azuma Bridge
JP-200065
Gekko
Picture of Captain Osawa and Six Others, the Seven-man Suicide Squad from the Warship Yaeyama, Pushing Forward in Rongcheng Bay
JPR-210348
Hiroshige
Night View of Eight Scenic Places in Kanazawa, Musashi Province
JP-210163
Hiroshige
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge
JPR-210442