Utagawa Hirosada

Taira no Munekiyo Captures -Woodcut Print by Utagawa Hirosada - 1856

1856

Arashi Rinosuke II is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Hirosada (Japanese, active 1825–75) in 1848. Woodcut Print Chuban format, 1848 From the series "Kokon yujin ki"...

Mimasu Daigoro IV is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Hirosada (Japanese, active 1825–75) in 1851. Original Woodcut Chuban Dyptich, 1851. Mimasu Daigoro IV in the rol...

Ichikawa Ebizo V is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Hirosada (Japanese, active 1825–75) in 1848. Woodcut Print Chuban format, 1848 From the series "Chuko junigetsu no uchi" (Lore to the loyal vassals in 12 monthly pictures), the 5th month. Half-length portrait with fan of the actor Ichikawa Ebizo V as the samurai Akeshi Mitsuhide and commander of Oda Nobunaga...

Plate from Kanadeon Chushingura is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyasu in 1820 ca. Woodcut Print Oban Dyptich Format. Enya Hanga...

Beautiful mid 19th century Japanese woodblock print of a samurai by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1864/5). This piece is from a series of "The 53 Stations of the To...

Toyokuni-III (1786-1864) Title: Yamabe-no-Akahito 山部赤人 From Series: One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets 百人一首絵抄 Size: O-ban 大判 Age: 1843-47 FREE SHIPPING

Utagawa Kunisada (Tokoyuni III), 'Tokaido', color woodblock, 1863. Signed in the cartouche, lower right. A fine impression, with rich, fresh colors and pronounced woodgrain, the full...

Annual Events for Young Murasaki (July) - Tales of Genji - Japanese Woodblock Rightmost panel a triptych, depicting monthly events for Wakamurasaki (Young Murasaki). This is the month of July. There appears to be a lesson taking place, possibly for writing or poetry. Artist: Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Publisher: Ebisu-ya Shoshichist Presented in a new blue mat. Mat size: 19"H x 13"W Paper size: 14.5"H x 10"W Commentary on the triptych: In the Edo period, Tanabata was designated as one of the five seasonal festivals, and became an annual event for the imperial court, aristocrats, and samurai families, and gradually came to be celebrated by the general public. Its origins are said to be a combination of the Kikoden festival, which originated from the Chinese legend of Altair and the Weaver Girl, and Japan's ancient Tanabata women's faith. Ink is ground with dew that has accumulated on potato leaves, poems and wishes are written on five colored strips of paper, which are then hung on bamboo branches to celebrate the two stars that meet once a year. Although the illustration is a Genji painting...