Edo Period Collection (page 2)

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in a "Shibaraku" Role, Probably as Kato Hyoeisa Shigemitsu
5859817 The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in a "Shibaraku" Role, Probably as Kato Hyoeisa Shigemitsu, in the Third Scene of the Play Masakado Kammuri no Hatsuyuki

The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro dressed as a komuso in
5859739 The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro dressed as a komuso in the play "Bando Ichi Kotobuki Soga

A Test of Skill - the Headwaters of Amorousness (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami)
5859738 A Test of Skill - the Headwaters of Amorousness (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami): Osan and Mohei (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Kinokuniya Tosshi (The actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kujaku Saburo Narihira), 1794 (colour woodblock print; aiban)
5859700 Kinokuniya Tosshi (The actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kujaku Saburo Narihira), 1794 (colour woodblock print; aiban) by Sharaku

Ono no Komachi at Seki Temple, from the series The Seven Fashionable Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi)
5859858 Ono no Komachi at Seki Temple, from the series The Seven Fashionable Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi), c.1771 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Koryusai

Ohan and Choemon, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)"
5859856 Ohan and Choemon, from the series "Fashonable Patterns in Utamaro Style (Ryuko moyo Utamaro-gata)", c.1798-99 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Act Two: The House of Kakogawa Honzo from the play Chushingura (Treasury of Loyal Retainers)
5859853 Act Two: The House of Kakogawa Honzo from the play Chushingura (Treasury of Loyal Retainers), c.1779-80 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Shunsho

Still-Life with Monkey Mask, 1824 (colour woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban)
5859826 Still-Life with Monkey Mask, 1824 (colour woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban) by Hokkei

Lovers Playing the Same Fute (parody of Xuanzong and Yang Guifei), c.1767 (colour woodblock print; chuban)
5859759 Lovers Playing the Same Fute (parody of Xuanzong and Yang Guifei), c.1767 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 26.8 x 19.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Parrot Komachi, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi)
5859725 Parrot Komachi, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi), c.1788 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Eishi

The Actor Yamashina Shirojuro as Nagoya Sanzaemon (Yamashina Shirojuro no Nagoya Sanzaemon)
5859698 The Actor Yamashina Shirojuro as Nagoya Sanzaemon (Yamashina Shirojuro no Nagoya Sanzaemon) (colour woodblock print; hosoban, nishiki-e) by Sharaku

The Poetess Ukon, from the series The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)
5859852 The Poetess Ukon, from the series The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen), 1801 (page from a colour woodblock-printed volume) by Eishi

The Poetess Michitsuna no Haha, from the series "The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets
5859848 The Poetess Michitsuna no Haha, from the series "The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)", 1801 (pages from a colour woodblock-printed volume) by Eishi

Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura)
5859699 Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura) (Yondai-me Iwai Hanshiro no Kamakura Inamuragasaki no Ohina musume Otoma)

Naritaya Sansho (The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Arakawa Taro Takesada), 1794 (colour woodblock print; aiban)
5859697 Naritaya Sansho (The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Arakawa Taro Takesada), 1794 (colour woodblock print; aiban) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 32.1 x 22.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L)
5859695 The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L) as the servant Wakakusa, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Sharaku

Farewell Gift for the Horse (Uma no Senbetsu), from the series "A Selection of Horses (Uma-zukushi)"
5859591 Farewell Gift for the Horse (Uma no Senbetsu), from the series "A Selection of Horses (Uma-zukushi)", 1822 (colour woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono) by Hokusai

The Dancing Fox, 1766 (colour woodblock print; chuban)
5859861 The Dancing Fox, 1766 (colour woodblock print; chuban) by Anonymous; 25.2 x 18.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Unknown artist)

Goddess Riding a Dragon, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)
5859846 Goddess Riding a Dragon, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu), c.1814 (colour woodblock print (album sheet)) by Hokusai

Hotei Smoking his Pipe, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)
5859844 Hotei Smoking his Pipe, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu), c.1814 (colour woodblock print (album sheet)) by Hokusai

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban)
5859701 The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 37.9 x 25 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Urashimataro from the triptych Set of Three Sake Cups for the First Month 1800-01 (colour woodblock print)
8618175 Urashimataro from the triptych Set of Three Sake Cups for the First Month 1800-01 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro

Geography. Japan. Crossing of a river in Odawara (10th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in
3434289 Geography. Japan. Crossing of a river in Odawara (10th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Geography. Japan. Hara, Mount Fuji in the Morning (13th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in
3434283 Geography. Japan. Hara, Mount Fuji in the Morning (13th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Actor Onoe Matsusuke II as the Ghost of Seigen, c.1810 (woodblock print nishiki-e, ink & colour on paper)
7886971 Actor Onoe Matsusuke II as the Ghost of Seigen, c.1810 (woodblock print nishiki-e, ink & colour on paper) by Toyokuni

Geography. Japan. Bridge. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434293 Geography. Japan. Bridge. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Geography. Japan. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (1st station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in
3434285 Geography. Japan. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (1st station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Geography. Japan. Hakone Lake (10th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434284 Geography. Japan. Hakone Lake (10th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Geography. Japan. Kanagawa (4th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434288 Geography. Japan. Kanagawa (4th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Winter Snow on the Sumida River, from the series Famous places in Edo in the Four Seasons (woodblock print)
8307525 Winter Snow on the Sumida River, from the series Famous places in Edo in the Four Seasons (woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Geography. Japan. River in winter. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434297 Geography. Japan. River in winter. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Geography. Japan. Temple. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434291 Geography. Japan. Temple. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Souvenirs of the Eastern Capital on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
8599108 Souvenirs of the Eastern Capital on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido: The Actor Onoe Baiko III as the Cat Spirit of the Old Temple, 1841 (ink)

Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon, 7th month, 1847 (ink and colour on paper)
8599101 Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon, 7th month, 1847 (ink and colour on paper) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 35.5--25.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Geography. Japan. Mount Fuji. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434292 Geography. Japan. Mount Fuji. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Geography. Japan. Yui, view of Fuji, snow covered, from Satta-toge, overlooking Saruga Bay. (17th station)
3434290 Geography. Japan. Yui, view of Fuji, snow covered, from Satta-toge, overlooking Saruga Bay. (17th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Geography. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (55th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in
3434287 Geography. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (55th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Re Brigade, Ninth Group (Kubangumi): (Ichimura Kakitsu IV as) Reizaburō the Little Fox (Kogitsune), 8th month
8599107 Re Brigade, Ninth Group (Kubangumi): (Ichimura Kakitsu IV as) Reizaburō the Little Fox (Kogitsune), 8th month, 1866 (ink and colour on paper) by Kunichika

Kyoto, Japan at the historic Gion District during the spring season

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630233 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birds and camelia in snow, c. 1700 (ink and colours on paper)
BL12348 Birds and camelia in snow, c.1700 (ink and colours on paper) by Haritsu, Ogawa (1663-1747); 194.5x87.5 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c. 1800 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12336 Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c.1800 (ink and colours on silk) by Baikei, Ariwara (1750-1803); 96.8x34.3 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Flying Ducks, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12322 Flying Ducks, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female musician
Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan. This print of 1862 shows an actor Nakamura Daikich with a Shamisen is a 3-stringed lute with a

Two warriors smoking a pipe at a bridge entrance, c. 1825 (colour woodcut)
GLS314159 Two warriors smoking a pipe at a bridge entrance, c.1825 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 20.9x17.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Artist standing on the back of a man and writing on a column, c. 1820 (colour woodcut)
GLS314150 Artist standing on the back of a man and writing on a column, c.1820 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 34.9x6.9 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Fisherman smoking beside a stream, c. 1835 (colour woodcut)
GLS314149 Fisherman smoking beside a stream, c.1835 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 21.6x21.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Under the wave of Kanagawa, or The great Wave from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, c. 1830-31 (woodblock print)
7413464 Under the wave of Kanagawa, or The great Wave from the series 36 Views of Mt.Fuji, c.1830-31 (woodblock print) by Hokusai

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The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was a time of great artistic and cultural development in Japan. This era lasted from 1603 to 1868 and was characterized by peace, stability, and isolationism. One of the most iconic images from this period is "The Great Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai. This woodblock print depicts men in boats battling large waves off the shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji towering in the background. It captures both the power and beauty of nature that inspired many artists during this time. Another famous artwork from the a woodblock print by Shuntei Katsukawa depicting two samurai warriors engaged in battle. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the skillful craftsmanship that was prevalent during this era. In addition to these warrior-themed prints, there were also delicate works like "Eleven Female Cranes Standing in Dry Reed Bed. " Created using ink and colors on paper, this piece showcases the elegance and grace associated with traditional Japanese art. Religion played an important role during the Edo Period as well. "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " a color print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicts a powerful scene where Nichiren, a Buddhist monk, calms a raging storm with his spiritual presence. Not only did visual arts flourish during this time but so did literature. One example is "The Blind Men and The Elephant, " another woodblock print by Hokusai which tells an allegorical story through vivid imagery. The it also saw advancements in trade with foreign countries such as Portugal. A six-fold screen titled "Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting Arrival of Portuguese Ship for Trade" portrays scenes of interaction between Japanese locals and Portuguese traders. This period also witnessed everyday life being depicted through art forms like paintings or prints showcasing activities such as sword cleaning or travelers in the snow at Oi.