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

  • Yoshitoshi

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)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Ogura 100 Poems by 100 Poets
  • Portraits of the Stage in Fan Shapes
  • 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
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Birds
  • Bridges
  • Calligraphy
  • Children
  • Comic
  • Ghosts & Demons (yokai)
  • Legends & History
  • Moon & Night
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Music & Dance
  • Pastimes
  • Poets & Scholars
  • Portraits
  • Rain
  • Rituals & Beliefs
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Tattoo
  • Warriors & Samurai
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter

Period

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

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Medium (ie. Oban)
  • Large (ie. Triptych)

137 Products

Moonlight Patrol: Saito Toshimitsu

Yoshitoshi

Moonlight Patrol: Saito Toshimitsu

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Dawn Moon and Tumbling Snow: Kobayashi Heihachiro

Yoshitoshi

Dawn Moon and Tumbling Snow: Kobayashi Heihachiro

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Gojo Bridge Moon: Yoshitsune

Yoshitoshi

Gojo Bridge Moon: Yoshitsune

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Katada Bay Moon: Saito Kuranosuke

Yoshitoshi

Katada Bay Moon: Saito Kuranosuke

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Poem by Uesugi Kenshin

Yoshitoshi

Poem by Uesugi Kenshin

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Takeda Shingen Viewing Mt. Fuji from Miho no Matsubara

Yoshitoshi

Takeda Shingen Viewing Mt. Fuji from Miho no Matsubara

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The Moon at Obasute-yama

Yoshitoshi

The Moon at Obasute-yama

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Moon and Smoke

Yoshitoshi

Moon and Smoke

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Cooling Off at Shijo

Yoshitoshi

Cooling Off at Shijo

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The Cry of the Fox

Yoshitoshi

The Cry of the Fox

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Hazy Night Moon: Kumasaka

Yoshitoshi

Hazy Night Moon: Kumasaka

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Inamura Promontory Moon at Daybreak

Yoshitoshi

Inamura Promontory Moon at Daybreak

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Ishiyama Moon: Lady Murasaki

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Ishiyama Moon: Lady Murasaki

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The Moon Through a Crumbling Window

Yoshitoshi

The Moon Through a Crumbling Window

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Mount Tobisu Dawn Moon: Toda Hanbei Shigeyuki

Yoshitoshi

Mount Tobisu Dawn Moon: Toda Hanbei Shigeyuki

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Moon of the Pleasure Quarters

Yoshitoshi

Moon of the Pleasure Quarters

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Shizu Peak Moon: Hideyoshi

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Shizu Peak Moon: Hideyoshi

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Mount Ji Ming Moon: Zi Fang

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Mount Ji Ming Moon: Zi Fang

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Mountain Moon After Rain: Tokimune

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Mountain Moon After Rain: Tokimune

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Inaba Mountain Moon

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Inaba Mountain Moon

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Rainy Moon: Kojima Takanori

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Rainy Moon: Kojima Takanori

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Moon of Yamaki Mansion: Kagekado

Yoshitoshi

Moon of Yamaki Mansion: Kagekado

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Suzaku Gate Moon: Hakuga Sammi

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Suzaku Gate Moon: Hakuga Sammi

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Jade Rabbit: Sun Wukong

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Jade Rabbit: Sun Wukong

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