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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Artist

  • Chikanobu
  • Eisen
  • Gekko
  • Harunobu
  • Hiroshige
  • Hiroshige & Toyokuni III
  • Hiroshige II
  • Hokusai
  • Kiyochika
  • Koryusai
  • Kunihisa II
  • Kunisada
  • Kuniteru
  • Kuniyoshi
  • Nobukazu
  • Sadahide
  • Sadanobu
  • Toshikata
  • Toyokuni III
  • Utamaro
  • Yoshimori
  • Yoshitoshi
  • Kokunimasa (aka Kunimasa V)
  • Terasaki, Kogyo
  • Unsigned / Unknown Artist

Series

  • Famous Bridges in Various Provinces
  • 100 Famous Views in the Various Provinces
  • 100 Famous Views of Edo
  • 100 Poems Explained by the Nurse
  • 100 Poems by 100 Poets (Kuniyoshi)
  • 100 Views of Mt. Fuji
  • 100 Views of the Moon
  • 108 Heroes of the Popular Suikoden
  • 12 Months in Modern Times
  • 36 Ghosts and Strange Apparitions
  • 36 Views of Mt. Fuji (Hiroshige)
  • 36 Views of Mt. Fuji (Hokusai)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Hokusai)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Kuniyoshi)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Upright
  • 60 Odd Provinces of Japan
  • 68 Views of the Various Provinces
  • 69 Stations of the Kisokaido
  • Edo Meisho
  • Eight Views of Omi (Hiroshige)
  • Famous Views of 60-Odd Provinces
  • Heroes of the Taiheiki (Kuniyoshi)
  • Hokusai Manga
  • Ogura 100 Poems by 100 Poets
  • Snow, Moon and Flowers (Hiroshige)
  • Snow Moon and Flowers (Hokusai)
  • Tale of Genji (Gekko)
  • The 53 Stations by Two Brushes
  • The Brocade of Spring [Ehon]
  • Three Views of Japan
  • Toto Meisho
  • Ukiyo-e 12 Months
  • Ukiyo-e Parallels for the Tale of Genji
  • Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors

Subject

  • Actors & Theater
  • Animals & Fish
  • Architectural
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Birds
  • Bridges
  • Calligraphy
  • Cats & Dogs
  • Children
  • Cityscape
  • Comic
  • Flowers & Gardens
  • Genji
  • Ghosts & Demons (yokai)
  • Insects
  • Kuchi-e
  • Landscapes
  • Legends & History
  • Manga & Bookplates
  • Moon & Night
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Music & Dance
  • Nature
  • Pastimes
  • Poets & Scholars
  • Portraits
  • Rain
  • Rituals & Beliefs
  • Senso-e
  • Shunga
  • Spring
  • Still Life
  • Summer
  • Sumo
  • Surimono
  • Tattoo
  • Tokaido
  • Warriors & Samurai
  • Waterfalls and Rapids
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter
  • Yokohama-e & Nagasaki-e

Period

  • 1600 - 1800 (Early Edo)
  • 1800 - 1868 (Edo)
  • 1868 - 1912 (Meiji)
  • 1912 - 1945 (Taisho & Early Showa)

Medium

  • Ehon
  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Extra Small (ie. Koban)
  • Small (ie. Chuban)
  • Medium (ie. Oban)
  • Large (ie. Triptych)
  • Extra Large

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Iyo Province, Saijo

Hiroshige

Iyo Province, Saijo

JP-209906

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Awaji Province, Goshiki Beach

Hiroshige

Awaji Province, Goshiki Beach

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Kii Province, Waka-no-ura

Hiroshige

Kii Province, Waka-no-ura

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Nagato Province, Shimonoseki

Hiroshige

Nagato Province, Shimonoseki

JP-209901

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Aki Province, Itsukushima, Depiction of a Festival

Hiroshige

Aki Province, Itsukushima, Depiction of a Festival

JP-209899

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Bizen Province, Tanokuchi Coast, Yugasan Torii

Hiroshige

Bizen Province, Tanokuchi Coast, Yugasan Torii

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Harima Province, Maiko Beach

Hiroshige

Harima Province, Maiko Beach

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Oki Province, Takuhi Shrine

Hiroshige

Oki Province, Takuhi Shrine

JP-209893

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Iwami Province, Mount Takatsu, Salt Beach

Hiroshige

Iwami Province, Mount Takatsu, Salt Beach

JP-209892

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Awa Province, Kominato, Uchiura

Hiroshige

Awa Province, Kominato, Uchiura

JPR-208809

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Shimosa Province, Choshi Beach, Toura

Hiroshige

Shimosa Province, Choshi Beach, Toura

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Kusatsu

Hiroshige

Kusatsu

JPR-210046

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Fuji at Sea

Hokusai

Fuji at Sea

JPR-209928

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Uraga in Sagami Province

Hiroshige

Uraga in Sagami Province

JPR-210049

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Evening Moon at Izumizaki

Hokusai

Evening Moon at Izumizaki

JP-209193

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View of Flowers on Sumida River Banks and Mukojima

Hiroshige

View of Flowers on Sumida River Banks and Mukojima

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View of Whirlpools at Awa

Hiroshige

View of Whirlpools at Awa

JP-208068

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Eight Views of Omi

Hiroshige

Eight Views of Omi

JP-200066

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Oniwaka Observing the Great Carp

Yoshitoshi

Oniwaka Observing the Great Carp

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Konodai and the River Tone

Hiroshige

Konodai and the River Tone

JP-111176

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Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo

Sadahide

Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo

JPR-209122

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Fireworks over Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital: Illustration of the Prosperity of the River Opening

Toyokuni III

Fireworks over Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital: Illustration of the Prosperity of the River Opening

JPR-209061

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Noda Jewel River, Mutsu Province

Toyokuni III

Noda Jewel River, Mutsu Province

JPR-209059

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Flowers and Birds: Genji and His Companions

Toyokuni III

Flowers and Birds: Genji and His Companions

JPR-209056

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