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

  • Gekko
  • Hiroshige
  • Toyokuni III

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)
  • Calligraphy
  • Children
  • Genji
  • Landscapes
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Music & Dance
  • Pastimes
  • Poets & Scholars
  • Spring
  • Waterfalls and Rapids
  • Waterscapes
  • Winter

Period

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

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

  • Small (ie. Chuban)
  • Medium (ie. Oban)

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Chapter 32: The Plum Tree Branch (Umegae)

Gekko

Chapter 32: The Plum Tree Branch (Umegae)

JP-211067

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Chapter 34: Spring Shoots I (Wakana I)

Gekko

Chapter 34: Spring Shoots I (Wakana I)

JP-211065

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Chapter 16: At the Pass (Sekiya)

Gekko

Chapter 16: At the Pass (Sekiya)

JP-210959

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The Sea at Satta in Suruga Province

Hiroshige

The Sea at Satta in Suruga Province

JPR-210800

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Yokohama at Noge in Musashi Province

Hiroshige

Yokohama at Noge in Musashi Province

JPR-208249

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Sumida River Embankment in Edo

Hiroshige

Sumida River Embankment in Edo

JPR-208642

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The Suruga District in Edo

Hiroshige

The Suruga District in Edo

JPR-208553

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The Oi River between Suruga and Totomi Provinces

Hiroshige

The Oi River between Suruga and Totomi Provinces

JPR-208550

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Riverbank at Sukiya

Hiroshige

Riverbank at Sukiya

JPR-110282

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Sukiyagashi, Edo

Hiroshige

Sukiyagashi, Edo

JP5408

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In the Mountains of Izu Province

Hiroshige

In the Mountains of Izu Province

JPR-111530

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The Bank of Sumida River

Hiroshige

The Bank of Sumida River

JP6091

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Sea of Off Satta in Suruga Province

Hiroshige

Sea of Off Satta in Suruga Province

JP-111054

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Kagaribi Chapter: The Flares, Bijin with Biwa Instrument

Toyokuni III

Kagaribi Chapter: The Flares, Bijin with Biwa Instrument

JP3-44818

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Title Page

Hiroshige

Title Page

JPR1-21556

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Chapter Suetsumuhana: The Safflower, Bijin Holding Obi

Toyokuni III

Chapter Suetsumuhana: The Safflower, Bijin Holding Obi

JP3-44828

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Hakone Lake

Hiroshige

Hakone Lake

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Satta Beach, Suruga

Hiroshige

Satta Beach, Suruga

JPR1-73385

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Chapter Yugao

Toyokuni III

Chapter Yugao

JP3-44823

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Chapter Tamakazura: The Jeweled Chaplet, Bijin with Chrysanthemums

Toyokuni III

Chapter Tamakazura: The Jeweled Chaplet, Bijin with Chrysanthemums

JP3-44817

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