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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Yoshiiku
Leopards in the Roles of Matsuomaru and Genba
JPR-208806
Yoshitoshi
An Iron Cauldron and the Moon at Night: Kofuna no Gengo and Koshi Hanzo
JP-210413
Yoshitoshi
Children Blowing up Hotei's Belly and Painting It Like Candy
JPR-209640
Kyosai
Even Pigeons Roost at Different Heights According to Seniority; Even Crows Show Filial Piety When the Young Feed Their Parents
JP-208821
Kyosai
The Fruit of the Tree Is Known from Its Flowers, Fighting Like Dogs and Monkeys
JP-208819
Kyosai
Hateful Things Are Feared by the World, A Crow Imitating a Cormorant
JP-208818
Kyosai
A Day Late for the Festival: No Curse from the God You Don't Touch
JP-208816
Kyosai
Wheels on a Slope: Many Sailors Climb a Mountain
JP-208813
Kuniyoshi
Comical Panoramic View of Yoritomo’s Hunting Party under Mt. Fuji
JPR-209039
Kunitoshi
Tokyo Firefighters Climbing Ladders at the First Event of the Year
JPR-209054
Utamaro
Fukusuke (Bringer of Good Luck) and Two Courtesans
JP-208353
Sadahide
Imitation of Daimyo Procession by Children
JPR-208040