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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6500680

Artist

  • Toyokuni III
  • 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)
  • 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

  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Flowers & Gardens
  • Insects
  • Music & Dance
  • Portraits
  • Summer
  • Tattoo

Period

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

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Medium (ie. Oban)

17 Products

Feeling Chilly: Concubine of the Bunka Era

Yoshitoshi

Feeling Chilly: Concubine of the Bunka Era

JPR-111872

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Strolling: An Upper Class Wife of the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

Strolling: An Upper Class Wife of the Meiji Era

JPR-208427

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Feeling Chilly: A Concubine of the Bunka Era

Yoshitoshi

Feeling Chilly: A Concubine of the Bunka Era

JPR-109490

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The Disagreeable Type: Young Woman of Nagoya in the Ansei Era

Yoshitoshi

The Disagreeable Type: Young Woman of Nagoya in the Ansei Era

JPR-208428

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The Sleepy Type

Yoshitoshi

The Sleepy Type

JPR5310

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Itchy: A Woman of the Kaei Era

Yoshitoshi

Itchy: A Woman of the Kaei Era

JP1313

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Matsumoto Koshiro as Ishikawa Goemon: Poem by Priest Kisen Hoshi

Toyokuni III

Matsumoto Koshiro as Ishikawa Goemon: Poem by Priest Kisen Hoshi

JP5095

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The Delighted Type: A Modern Geisha in the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

The Delighted Type: A Modern Geisha in the Meiji Era

JPR-109536

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Strolling: Upper-class Wife of the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

Strolling: Upper-class Wife of the Meiji Era

JPR5267

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Looking Refined: A Court Lady of the Kyowa Era

Yoshitoshi

Looking Refined: A Court Lady of the Kyowa Era

JP1-41199

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The Dangerous Type: A Geisha in the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

The Dangerous Type: A Geisha in the Meiji Era

JPR-109484

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Cooling Off: A Geisha in the Fifth Year of the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

Cooling Off: A Geisha in the Fifth Year of the Meiji Era

JPR-109494

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The Amused Type: A High Ranking Maid in the Bunsei Era

Yoshitoshi

The Amused Type: A High Ranking Maid in the Bunsei Era

JPR-109492

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Overwhelmed by Smoke: Housewife of the Kyowa Era

Yoshitoshi

Overwhelmed by Smoke: Housewife of the Kyowa Era

JPR-109488

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Feeling Pain: A Prostitute in the Kansei Era

Yoshitoshi

Feeling Pain: A Prostitute in the Kansei Era

JPR-109486

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The Impatient Type: The Fireman's Wife of the Kaei Era

Yoshitoshi

The Impatient Type: The Fireman's Wife of the Kaei Era

JP1-25001

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The Shy Type: A Young Girl in the Meiji Era

Yoshitoshi

The Shy Type: A Young Girl in the Meiji Era

JP1-24993

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