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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Kuniyoshi
Tametomo Encounters the Storm at Minamata in Higo Province
JPR-85150
Kuniyoshi
Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raiko) Attacking Shutendoji
JPR-85521
Kunisada II (aka Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojo V as Nun Myochin
JPR-77551
Yoshitoshi
The Ghost of Tomomori Appearing at Daimotsu Bay
JP110991
Yoshitoshi
Priest Raigo Transformed by Wicked Thoughts into a Rat
JP110983
Yoshitoshi
Sun Wukong Creating an Army from His Fur
JPR-209641