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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Hiroshige
Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River
JP-208306
Ikuhide
Imperial Visit to the Third National Industrial Exhibition in Ueno Park
JPR-208641
Toyokuni III
Origin of the Three Shrines at Miyatogawa
JPR-208601
Kuniyoshi
Chinese Heroes Pledge Brotherhood in Peach Garden
JPR-78832
Hiroshige
Otsu: View of Lake and Town of Otsu from Kannon Hall of Mii Temple
JPR-111524
Chikanobu
Three Brothers Denshin, Denko and Denkei (Tian Zhen, Tian Guang and Tian Qing)
JPR-111288
Sadahide
Imitation of Daimyo Procession by Children
JPR-208040
Kunichika
Miuraya Scene: Sukeroku and Courtesan Agemaki
JPR-97139