Colour Woodcut Collection

The Dream of the Fishermans Wife, ca 1814. Private Collection

Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827. Private Collection

A Woman bathing, ca 1770. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Lovers under a quilt with phoenix design, 1680s. Private Collection

Portrait Ludwig van Beethoven when composing the Missa Solemnis, 1820. Stieler, Joseph Karl (1781-1858). Found in the collection of the Beethoven-Haus, Bonn

Salome. Creator: Wilhelm Volz (German, 1855-1901)
Salome

Sensui fune johatsu (The First Time on a Boat on a Miniature Lake), c1847. Private Collection

Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Private Collection

Courtesans Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house Mirror
Courtesans Takikawa and Hanaogi from the Ogiya house Mirror of manuscripts of the new beautiful courtesans from the Yoshiwara (series title) Yoshiwara keisei shin bijin jihitsu kagami

Two crows sitting branch flowering plum tree
Two crows sitting on a branch of a flowering plum tree at sunset, Kawanabe Kyosai, Japan, 1865 - 1875, paper, colour woodcut, h 704 mm × w 262 mm

Sumo Wrestler Ikuzuki Geitazaemon, 1844. Private Collection

Black Cat, 1921. Private Collection

Catching Whales at Goto and Hirado in Hizen Province or Kishu Province, from the series Nihon meisan tsukushi, c1840. Private Collection

The ghost of the general Taira no Tomomori at the bottom of the ocean with the anchor he used to drown himself following defeat. Private Collection

Morozumi Bungo no kami Masakiyo, ca. 1849. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Morozumi Bungo no kami Masakiyo, from the series Courageous Generals of Kai and Echigo Provinces: The Twenty-four Generals of th, ca. 1849. Private Collection

The Courtesan Oyodo of the Tsuruya House, 1818. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Dream of the Fishermans Wife. Artist: Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849)
The Dream of the Fishermans Wife. Private Collection

A couple making love on a bench beside a stream on a summer evening, 1760s. Private Collection

The Warrior Kengoro. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Private Collection

Palace of Prince Oleg in Ryazan, 1925. Creator: Pavlov, Ivan Nikolayevich (1872-1951)
Palace of Prince Oleg in Ryazan, 1925. Private Collection

Fishing for Bonito in Sagami Province, from the series Auspicious Desires on Land and Sea, 1852. Private Collection

Ono no Komachi, from the series Parodies of the Six Poetic Immortals (Nazorae rokkasen), 1847-1852. Private Collection

Woman Combing Her Hair, 1847. Creator: Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865)
Woman Combing Her Hair, 1847. Private Collection

Heavy Snow at Years End, 1844. Creator: Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Utagawa (1786-1865)
Heavy Snow at Years End, 1844. Found in the collection of Musee des impressionnismes, Giverny

Panoramic View of Yokohama, ca 1860. Creator: Sadahide, Utagawa (1807-1873)
Panoramic View of Yokohama, ca 1860. Private Collection

Fine Wind, Clear Weather, variant edition, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c. 1831. Private Collection

The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Creator: Eisen, Keisai (1790-1848)
The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Private Collection

Noa Noa: Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle), 1893-1894. Creator: Unknown
Noa Noa: Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle), 1893-1894

Landscapes and Street Corners: Moving, 1900. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere (French
Landscapes and Street Corners: Moving, 1900

Larousse Universal: Cover (Le Larousse Universel). Creator: Georges Auriol (French
Larousse Universal: Cover (Le Larousse Universel)

Etude a Quatre Mains, 1890. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere (French, 1849-1918)
Etude a Quatre Mains, 1890

Sketches of Famous Places in Japan: Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple, 1938. Creator: Tsuchiya Ko?itsu
Sketches of Famous Places in Japan: Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple, 1938

The Cushion (Martha Kurzweil Seated on a Divan), 1903. Creator: Max Kurzweil (Austrian
The Cushion (Martha Kurzweil Seated on a Divan), 1903

Les Pecheuses de Pignons, Saint-Jean-de-Mont, 1903. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere
Les Pecheuses de Pignons, Saint-Jean-de-Mont, 1903

Bathers, c. 1900. Creator: Hans von Newmann (German, 1873-1957)
Bathers, c. 1900

The ghost of Oiwa. From the series Hyaku Monogatari (One Hundred Ghost Stories), c. 1832. Private Collection

Sanuki no in kenzoku o shite Tametomo wo sukuu zu, 1851. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Sanuki no in kenzoku o shite Tametomo wo sukuu zu, 1851. Private Collection

The Blue Rider, 1912. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
The Blue Rider, 1912. From a private collection

The Farewell, 1907. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
The Farewell, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Moonlit night, 1907. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Moonlit night, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Inumura Daikaku Masanori, from the series Honcho Suikoden goyu happyakunin no hitori (One of the Eight Hundred Heroes of the Wat, c1832. Private Collection

Senbu (Not a Very Lucky Day). From the series Rokuyosei Kuniyoshi jiman (Kuniyoshi s
Senbu (Not a Very Lucky Day). From the series Rokuyosei Kuniyoshi jiman (Kuniyoshis Analogies for the Six Conditions of Nature), 1860. Private Collection

Horyu Tower, from the series Nanso Satomi Hakkenden (Tale of the Eight Dogs), c1840. Private Collection

Daimotsu-no-ura kaitei no zu (At the Bottom of the Sea in Daimotsu Bay), ca 1852. Private Collection

At Izu no Oshima, Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo Shoots an Enemy Warship with an Arrow, c1843. Private Collection

When the Great General Was on the Way to Kyoto from Kyushu... (Meisho Kyushu yori joraku no toki), c1850. Private Collection

Konoe-no-in no Gyo-u Nimpyo San-nen, ca 1842. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colour Woodcut: A Journey through Artistic Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of colour woodcut, a technique that has brought to life some of history's most iconic artworks. From the mesmerizing "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" by an unknown artist in 1814, depicting a sensual encounter between a woman and octopuses, to Harunobu Suzuki's provocative "Two Lovers, " showcasing eroticism through delicate lines and vibrant hues in 1750. Transporting us further back in time is Saito Oniwakamaru's striking woodblock print from 1827, capturing the intensity and determination of its subject. Meanwhile, Ludwig van Beethoven is immortalized during his creative process while composing the Missa Solemnis in 1820, portrayed with utmost detail and emotion. Delving into more intimate scenes, we encounter a serene moment captured in "A Woman Bathing" around 1770. The delicacy and grace depicted within this artwork evoke tranquility and beauty. In contrast, "Lovers under a Quilt with Phoenix Design" from the 1680s exudes passion as two figures find solace beneath intricate patterns. Wilhelm Volz takes us on an enthralling journey with his portrayal of Salome—an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery—influencing our imagination with her allure. Another intriguing piece is "Sensui fune johatsu (The First Time on a Boat on a Miniature Lake)" from approximately 1847; it invites viewers to embark on an adventure filled with wonderment. Kuniyoshi captivates us once again with his masterpiece titled "Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall. " This dramatic scene showcases Kuniyoshi's mastery over composition and storytelling techniques.