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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1200125

Artist

  • Hiroshige
  • Kuniyoshi
  • Yukawa, Shodo

Series

  • Famous Bridges in Various Provinces
  • 100 Ancient and Modern Beauties
  • 100 Famous Views in the Various Provinces
  • 100 Famous Views of Edo
  • 100 Ghost Stories
  • 100 Pictures by Kyosai
  • 100 Poems Explained by the Nurse
  • 100 Poems by 100 Poets (Kuniyoshi)
  • 100 Poems by 100 Poets (Shunsho)
  • 100 Views of Mt. Fuji
  • 100 Views of the Moon
  • 108 Heroes of the Popular Suikoden
  • 12 Months in Modern Times
  • 24 Paragons of Filial Piety
  • 32 Aspects of Women
  • 36 Ghosts and Strange Apparitions
  • 36 Views of Mt. Fuji (Hiroshige)
  • 36 Views of Mt. Fuji (Hokusai)
  • 47 Ronin (Yoshitora)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Eisen)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Hokusai)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Kuniyoshi)
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Gyosho
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Upright
  • 53 Stations of the Tokaido - chuban
  • 54 Chapters of the Tale of Genji
  • 60 Odd Provinces of Japan
  • 68 Views of the Various Provinces
  • 69 Stations of the Kisokaido
  • Annals of the Green Houses
  • Bairei's Flowers and Birds
  • Biographies of Modern Heroes
  • Biographies of the Loyal Retainers
  • Book of Selected Insects
  • Chushingura (Hiroshige)
  • Daily Practice of the Tea Ceremony
  • Edo Meisho
  • Ehon Butai Ogi: Picture Book of Stage Fans
  • Ehon Momo Chidori
  • Eight Views of Omi (Hiroshige)
  • Eight Views of Omi (Hokusai)
  • Eight Views of Ryukyu
  • Essays by Gekko
  • Famous Restaurants in Toto
  • Famous Views of 60-Odd Provinces
  • Famous Views of Kyoto (Hiroshige)
  • Famous and Heroic Leaders
  • Flowers of Japan
  • Gekko Zuihitsu
  • Heroes of the Taiheiki (Kuniyoshi)
  • Heroes of the Taiheiki (Yoshiiku)
  • Hokusai Manga
  • Illustrations of the 47 Loyal Retainers
  • Images from Tale of Genji (Toyokuni III)
  • Keinen kacho gafu
  • Large Fish (Hiroshige)
  • Mitate 36 Selected Poems
  • Mountains upon Mountains
  • Ogura 100 Poems by 100 Poets
  • Portraits of the Stage in Fan Shapes
  • Shadow Pictures of a Benevolent Reign
  • Sketches by Yoshitoshi
  • Snow, Moon and Flowers (Hiroshige)
  • Snow Moon and Flowers (Hokusai)
  • Statues of the 47 Ronin
  • Tale of Genji
  • 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
  • Utamakura
  • Waterfalls in Various Provinces
  • Women's Activities of the Tokugawa Era
  • Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors

Subject

  • Actors & Theater
  • Animals & Fish
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Children
  • Ghosts & Demons (yokai)
  • Legends & History
  • Moon & Night
  • Poets & Scholars
  • Rain
  • Tattoo
  • Warriors & Samurai
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter

Period

  • 1800 - 1868 (Edo)
  • 1868 - 1912 (Meiji)

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Medium (ie. Oban)

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Brush Painting

Yukawa, Shodo

Brush Painting

JP-110740

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Poem by Sangi Takamura: Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Ama (Female Diver)

Kuniyoshi

Poem by Sangi Takamura: Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Ama (Female Diver)

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Kan'u

Kuniyoshi

Kan'u

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Poem by Lady Sagami: Okiku and Kyogoku Takumi

Kuniyoshi

Poem by Lady Sagami: Okiku and Kyogoku Takumi

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Beauty of Heian Period in Twelve-layer Kimono

Yukawa, Shodo

Beauty of Heian Period in Twelve-layer Kimono

JP1-68295

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The Ghost of Shiragiku-maru Rising

Kuniyoshi

The Ghost of Shiragiku-maru Rising

JP2766

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Kaosho Rochishin

Kuniyoshi

Kaosho Rochishin

JP6352

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Poet Emperor Koko: Tomoe Gozen

Hiroshige

Poet Emperor Koko: Tomoe Gozen

JPR1-74246

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Empress

Yukawa, Shodo

Empress

JP1-68305

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Poem by Yozei-In: Oniwakamaru and Giant Carp

Kuniyoshi

Poem by Yozei-In: Oniwakamaru and Giant Carp

JPR-88896

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Poem by Harumichi no Tsuraki: Kinugawa Yoemon

Kuniyoshi

Poem by Harumichi no Tsuraki: Kinugawa Yoemon

JPR-92070

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Tamamo-no-mae, Poet: Bunya no Tomoyasu

Kuniyoshi

Tamamo-no-mae, Poet: Bunya no Tomoyasu

JPR-77824

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Poem by Daisojo Gyoson: Kuganosuke

Hiroshige

Poem by Daisojo Gyoson: Kuganosuke

JP-110466

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Poem by he Priest Shunei: Matano Goro

Kuniyoshi

Poem by he Priest Shunei: Matano Goro

JPR-92118

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Poem by Ukon: Shunkan

Kuniyoshi

Poem by Ukon: Shunkan

JPR-92332

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Poetess Koshikibu no Naishi: Hatsujo

Hiroshige

Poetess Koshikibu no Naishi: Hatsujo

JPR1-74244

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