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Japanese Art Collection

Japanese art is a captivating and diverse world that encompasses various themes, styles, and periods

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: The Dream of the Fishermans Wife, ca 1814

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

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827

Saito Oniwakamaru, c1827. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: A Woman bathing, ca 1770

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

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Egret In The Rain

Egret In The Rain
Ohara Koson

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Lovers under a quilt with phoenix design, 1680s

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

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Portrait Ludwig van Beethoven when composing the Missa Solemnis, 1820

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

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: A Wild Sea at Choshi: From One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean c1833. Katsushika Hokusai

A Wild Sea at Choshi: From One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean c1833. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist. Two open fishing boats struggling in huge waves. Water Spume Oars Rudder

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido

The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (colour woodblock print)
1766548 The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish (Nana ura tairyac hanjac no zu)

The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish (Nana ura tairyac hanjac no zu)
6372033 The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish (Nana ura tairyAc hanjAc no zu) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); (add.info.: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Dutch banquet, Nagasaki (Christmas Eve), from Bankan-zu, 1797

Dutch banquet, Nagasaki (Christmas Eve), from Bankan-zu, 1797. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Sensui fune johatsu (The First Time on a Boat on a Miniature Lake), c1847

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

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

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Japanese triptych print showing seated and standing world leaders gathered in a group

Japanese triptych print showing seated and standing world leaders gathered in a group
529928 Japanese triptych print showing seated and standing world leaders gathered in a group. 1879.Painted by Chikanobu Hashimoto 1838-1912

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Matthew C. Perry

Matthew C. Perry
3733688 Matthew C. Perry.; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew C. Perry by a Japanese artist. Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Captain Adams, Commander of the USS Powhatan, one of Admiral Perry's Fleet, 1854

Captain Adams, Commander of the USS Powhatan, one of Admiral Perry's Fleet, 1854
1574254 Captain Adams, Commander of the USS Powhatan, one of Admiral Perry's Fleet, 1854; (add.info.: (People of the United States of North America, portrait of commanding officer) Captain Adams

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Matthew C. Perry's paddle steamer

Matthew C. Perry's paddle steamer
3733687 Matthew C. Perry's paddle steamer.; (add.info.: Painting depicting Matthew C. Perry's paddle steamer used during his expedition to Japan)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: The Japanese imperial family, 1900

The Japanese imperial family, 1900
1579972 The Japanese imperial family, 1900; (add.info.: The Japanese imperial family by Torajiro Kasai 1900. Print shows a group portrait of Meiji)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu), c.1849-51

View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu), c.1849-51
6371993 View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu), c.1849-51; (add.info.: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861. View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu). about 1849-51

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Japanese painting d to between 1818 and 1824. Print shows three men and a woman (poets);

Japanese painting d to between 1818 and 1824. Print shows three men and a woman (poets);
2599038 Japanese painting d to between 1818 and 1824. Print shows three men and a woman (poets);; (add.info.: Kyoka hassen sono ni (Translation: Eight Kyoka poets 2) By Yajima, active 19th century

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel

Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel
3522133 Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel; (add.info.: Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel; 19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Ukiyo-e, 1854

Ukiyo-e, 1854
1574395 Ukiyo-e, 1854; (add.info.: Ukiyo-e print illustration and accompanying text describes English people and their customs, economy)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Masterless Samurai, 1869

Masterless Samurai, 1869
1574394 Masterless Samurai, 1869; (add.info.: Ukiyo-e print illustration showing Ronin deflecting arrows with a long-handled sword. Dated 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Japanese print by Gogaku Yajima, 19th century (print)

Japanese print by Gogaku Yajima, 19th century (print)
2599130 Japanese print by Gogaku Yajima, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Uma oji (Translation: Year of the horse: Oji.) Japanese print by Gogaku Yajima, active 19th century, Japanese artist

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: A Grasshopper eating persimmon

A Grasshopper eating persimmon
2911732 A Grasshopper eating persimmon; (add.info.: Japanese print showing a Grasshopper eating persimmon. By Hokusai 1760-1849. 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Map of Nagasaki, 1801 (colour woodcut) (colour woodcut)

Map of Nagasaki, 1801 (colour woodcut) (colour woodcut)
1574412 Map of Nagasaki, 1801 (colour woodcut) (colour woodcut); (add.info.: Colour woodcut map of the Nagasaki harbor area. Created by Yamato-Ya. Dated 1801); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Sandaime Onoe Kikugoro no Oboshi Yuranosuke, 1828 (colour woodcut)

Sandaime Onoe Kikugoro no Oboshi Yuranosuke, 1828 (colour woodcut)
1574463 Sandaime Onoe Kikugoro no Oboshi Yuranosuke, 1828 (colour woodcut); (add.info.: Colour woodcut of the actor Onoe Kikugoro III in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke)

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke

A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke
1766580 A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke; Private Collection; (add.info.: A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke. 19th Century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)

Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)

Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Naniwaya Okita, 1790-1800. Creator: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)

Naniwaya Okita, 1790-1800. Creator: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)
Naniwaya Okita, 1790-1800. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Susaki hatsu hinode (Sunrise on New Year's Day in Susaki), from the series: 'Edo meisho'..., 1853

Susaki hatsu hinode (Sunrise on New Year's Day in Susaki), from the series: "Edo meisho"..., 1853
Susaki hatsu hinode (Sunrise on New Year's Day in Susaki), from the series: "Edo meisho" (Famous Views of Edo), 1853. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Daishigawara, from the series 'Edo meisho hyakunin bijo' (One Hundred Beautiful Women...)

Daishigawara, from the series "Edo meisho hyakunin bijo" (One Hundred Beautiful Women...)
Daishigawara, from the series "Edo meisho hyakunin bijo" (One Hundred Beautiful Women in Famous Places of Edo). Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Two women are playing Go. From the series 'Fujin fuzoku ga' (manners and customs of women), 1891

Two women are playing Go. From the series "Fujin fuzoku ga" (manners and customs of women), 1891. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Genji sakura no nigiwai hi (The Expulsion of the Genji Cherry Blossoms), 1866

Genji sakura no nigiwai hi (The Expulsion of the Genji Cherry Blossoms), 1866. Creator: Kunichika, Toyohara (1835-1900)
Genji sakura no nigiwai hi (The Expulsion of the Genji Cherry Blossoms), 1866. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Guests go home. From the series 'Chanoyu Hibi-gusa' (The Daily Practice of the Tea Ceremony), 1896

Guests go home. From the series "Chanoyu Hibi-gusa" (The Daily Practice of the Tea Ceremony), 1896. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Battle scene in the sunset, 1843. Creator: Sadahide, Utagawa (1807-1873)

Battle scene in the sunset, 1843. Creator: Sadahide, Utagawa (1807-1873)
Battle scene in the sunset, 1843. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Sanshu Okazaki Yahagi ohashi shokei (View of the Great Bridge of Yahagi near Okazak..., 1863)

Sanshu Okazaki Yahagi ohashi shokei (View of the Great Bridge of Yahagi near Okazak..., 1863)
Sanshu Okazaki Yahagi ohashi shokei (View of the Great Bridge of Yahagi near Okazaki in Mikawa Province), 1863. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: The End (Daibi), from the series 'The Magic Lanterns of the Red Figure' (Sono sugata..., 1852)

The End (Daibi), from the series "The Magic Lanterns of the Red Figure" (Sono sugata..., 1852)
The End (Daibi), from the series "The Magic Lanterns of the Red Figure" (Sono sugata yukari no utsushi-e), 1852. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Sumidagawa hanazakiri (The Sumida River in Bloom), from the series: 'Edo meisho..., 1851-1853

Sumidagawa hanazakiri (The Sumida River in Bloom), from the series: "Edo meisho..., 1851-1853
Sumidagawa hanazakiri (The Sumida River in Bloom), from the series: "Edo meisho hakkei" (Eight Famous Views of Edo), 1851-1853. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Bijin in front of a Maruandon, dressed in yukata. Creator: Eizan, Kikukawa (1787-1867)

Bijin in front of a Maruandon, dressed in yukata. Creator: Eizan, Kikukawa (1787-1867)
Bijin in front of a Maruandon, dressed in yukata. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Matchmaking at the Shrine of Izumo (Taisha en-musubi zu), 1851

Matchmaking at the Shrine of Izumo (Taisha en-musubi zu), 1851. Creator: Kunisada (Toyokuni III.), Utagawa (1786-1865)
Matchmaking at the Shrine of Izumo (Taisha en-musubi zu), 1851. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: From the series Hana ayame gonin zoroi (Five women as beautiful as irises), c.1811

From the series Hana ayame gonin zoroi (Five women as beautiful as irises), c.1811. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Creator: Unknown artist

Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia.

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: Outing to View Maples in Autumn. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801

Outing to View Maples in Autumn. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: No. 8, Aoi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857

No. 8, Aoi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: No. 54, Yume no ukihashi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki... 1857)

No. 54, Yume no ukihashi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki... 1857)
No. 54, Yume no ukihashi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki... 1857. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: No. 50, Azumaya, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857

No. 50, Azumaya, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Private Collection

Background imageJapanese Art Collection: No. 45, Hashihime, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta)

No. 45, Hashihime, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Private Collection



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Japanese art is a captivating and diverse world that encompasses various themes, styles, and periods. From the mesmerizing ukiyo-e prints to the intricate woodblock designs, each artwork tells a unique story. In "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, " created around 1814, we are transported into a realm of eroticism and fantasy. This provocative piece by an unknown artist explores desire and sensuality in a way that challenges societal norms. Harunobu Suzuki's "Two Lovers" from 1750 captures an intimate moment between two individuals. The delicate lines and soft colors evoke a sense of tenderness, showcasing the beauty of human connection. "Saito Oniwakamaru, " dating back to 1827, portrays a legendary figure with great strength and determination. Through bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, this artwork reflects the courage and heroism often celebrated in Japanese culture. Even renowned figures like Ludwig van Beethoven found their place in Japanese art. In his portrait while composing the Missa Solemnis in 1820, we witness how Western influences merged harmoniously with traditional Japanese aesthetics. "A Woman Bathing" from around 1770 presents us with an intimate scene where vulnerability meets elegance. The artist skillfully captures both physical beauty and emotional depth through meticulous details. "Lovers under a quilt with phoenix design" takes us back to the enchanting world of romance during the 1680s. This exquisite depiction showcases not only love but also incorporates mythical elements such as phoenixes symbolizing rebirth and renewal. "The Running Well Teahouse" transports us along Japan's Tokaido road through its vivid color woodblock print technique. It invites viewers to experience moments of tranquility amidst nature's splendor—a perfect blend of artistic mastery combined with storytelling prowess. "The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish" from Nana ura tairyac hanjac no zu depicts a vibrant scene filled with life and abundance.