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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Yoshitora
Miyamoto Musashi Fights Sasaki Ganryu at Ganryujima in Kyushu
JP1-63544
Yoshitoshi
Life of Yoshitsune: The Fight on Gojo Bridge with Benkei
JPR-83711
Yoshitoshi
The Ghost of Wicked Genta Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall
JPR-111484
Yoshitoshi
Taira no Koremochi Vanquishing the Demon of Mt. Togakushi
JPR-111478
Yoshitoshi
Nitta Sadatsune Seeing an Apparition in a Cave
JPR-111468
Kuniyoshi
Poem by Lady Sagami: Okiku and Kyogoku Takumi
JPR-92273
Yoshitoshi
Minamoto no Yorimitsu Striking the Earth Spider
JPR-77811