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
Kabuki Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro as Danshichi Kurobei
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Kuniyoshi
Asahina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling with Two Crocodile Sharks at Kotsubo Beach, Kamakura
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Kuniyoshi
Hatsuhana, Wife of Iinuma Katsugoro Penancing under the Waterfall
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Hiroshige
Hot Spring at Shuzenji Temple in Izu Province
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Hiroshige
Yamashiro Province, The Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama
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