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

  • Hiroshige
  • Utamaro

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

  • Architectural
  • Autumn
  • Beauties (bijin-ga)
  • Bridges
  • Landscapes
  • Manga & Bookplates
  • Music & Dance
  • Pastimes
  • Rain
  • Spring
  • Tokaido
  • Waterfalls and Rapids
  • Winter

Period

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

Medium

  • Woodblock Print

Size

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

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Ejiri

Hiroshige

Ejiri

JP6145

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Tsuchiyama: Mt. Suzuka in Rain

Hiroshige

Tsuchiyama: Mt. Suzuka in Rain

JP1-21928

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Sakanoshita: Distant View of Fudesute Mountain

Hiroshige

Sakanoshita: Distant View of Fudesute Mountain

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Chiryu

Hiroshige

Chiryu

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Tsuchiyama: Suzuka Mountains in the Rain

Hiroshige

Tsuchiyama: Suzuka Mountains in the Rain

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Okazaki: Yahagi Bridge

Hiroshige

Okazaki: Yahagi Bridge

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Moonlit Night in Mid-Autumn (Ryoya no zu)

Utamaro

Moonlit Night in Mid-Autumn (Ryoya no zu)

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Goyu

Hiroshige

Goyu

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Overnight Guest

Utamaro

Overnight Guest

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Yaso Festival (Yaso no zu)

Utamaro

Yaso Festival (Yaso no zu)

JP6110

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Lantern Festival (Toro no zu)

Utamaro

Lantern Festival (Toro no zu)

JP6122

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Secret Flower Viewing (Naisho hanamino zu)

Utamaro

Secret Flower Viewing (Naisho hanamino zu)

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Delivery of New Year Gifts in Naka-no-cho (Naka-no-cho Nenrei no zu)

Utamaro

Delivery of New Year Gifts in Naka-no-cho (Naka-no-cho Nenrei no zu)

JP6111

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Niwaka Festival (Niwaka no zu)

Utamaro

Niwaka Festival (Niwaka no zu)

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Parting the Next Morning (Kocho kinuginu no zu)

Utamaro

Parting the Next Morning (Kocho kinuginu no zu)

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Debut of Geisha (Geisha hirome no zu)

Utamaro

Debut of Geisha (Geisha hirome no zu)

JP6117

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Cherry Blossoms in Naka-no-cho (Naka-no-cho hanazakari no zu)

Utamaro

Cherry Blossoms in Naka-no-cho (Naka-no-cho hanazakari no zu)

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First Laying-out of Bedding (Yagu shikizome no zu)

Utamaro

First Laying-out of Bedding (Yagu shikizome no zu)

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Debut of a Shinzo (Shinzo dashi no zu)

Utamaro

Debut of a Shinzo (Shinzo dashi no zu)

JP6119

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Ceremony in the House of Pleasure (Shoka no hoshiki)

Utamaro

Ceremony in the House of Pleasure (Shoka no hoshiki)

JP6112

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Adding the Colors to the Painting (Shoho haritsuke saiko zu)

Utamaro

Adding the Colors to the Painting (Shoho haritsuke saiko zu)

JP6126

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First Meeting (Shokai no zu)

Utamaro

First Meeting (Shokai no zu)

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