Keisai Collection

The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870

The Actors Kawarazaki Gonjuro and Nakamura Tozo, mid-19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
The Actors Kawarazaki Gonjuro and Nakamura Tozo, mid-19th century

Picture of a Banquet of People of Five Nations at the Gankiro Teahouse (Gokakoku... 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku)
Picture of a Banquet of People of Five Nations at the Gankiro Teahouse (Gokakoku gankiro ni oite sakamori no zu), 1860

Act IV (Yondanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act IV (Yondanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act III (Sandanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c
Act III (Sandanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act II (Nidanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act II (Nidanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Perspective Picture of the Night Attack from Act XI of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Perspective Picture of the Night Attack from Act XI of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura juichidanme youchi no uki-e), Japan, c. 1791/94

Act X (Judanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act X (Judanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act IX (Kudanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act IX (Kudanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act VIII (Hachidanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of... c. 1791 / 94
Act VIII (Hachidanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act VII (Shichidanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of... c. 1791 / 94
Act VII (Shichidanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act VI (Rokudanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act VI (Rokudanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Act V (Godanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791/94
Act V (Godanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Foreign Words (Ikoku kotoba), 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Foreign Words (Ikoku kotoba), 1860

Keisai soga (Sketches of Keisai), one vol. of 5, Japan, 19th century

Society Finches (Jushimatsu), Japan, 1790s. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Society Finches (Jushimatsu), Japan, 1790s

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo... Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (Edo Ryogokubashi yusuzumi no kei), Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. People promenading on the bank of the Sumida River in what is now Tokyo

Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860

Picture of Men and Women from Many Countries (Bankoku danjo jinbutsu zue), 1861

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon XIII and Ichimura Takematsu III, 1862

Memorial portrait of the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Memorial portrait of the artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1861

Negotiations after the Sino-Japanese War, March 1895. Creator: Keisai
Negotiations after the Sino-Japanese War, March 1895

Bai xian, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Bai xian, 1789

Zhu ji, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Zhu ji, 1789

Camellias with a Bird, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Camellias with a Bird, 1789

The Gray Thrush, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
The Gray Thrush, 1789

Chinese Oriole and Peonies, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Chinese Oriole and Peonies, 1789

Group of Three Chinese Men on a Cliff by the Sea, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Group of Three Chinese Men on a Cliff by the Sea, 1789

Picture of a man of Nankin, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Picture of a man of Nankin, 1789

The Pied Wagtail, 1789. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
The Pied Wagtail, 1789

Pheasants, 1789, (1924). Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Pheasants, 1789, (1924). From " Raikin Dzui" by Kitao Masayoshi. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown

Pheasant, 1832, (1886). Artist: Witherby & Co
Pheasant, 1832, (1886). Chinese School. From a painting on silk by Onishi Keisai. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, London, 1886

Antique Japanese Illustration: Bridge by Keisai Yeisen

Minamoto Yoshitsune and His Retainer, the Monk Benkei... late 18th century
Minamoto Yoshitsune and His Retainer, the Monk Benkei, Putting to Flight the Ghost of Taira no Tomomori, late 18th century

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"Keisai: A Journey Through Perspective Pictures and Sketches" Step into the world of Keisai, a captivating series of perspective pictures and sketches created by Kitao Masayoshi in the late 18th century. This collection takes us on an artistic adventure through various acts, each one filled with intrigue and drama. In Act IV (Yondanme), we are transported to a time where loyalty is tested, as characters navigate through challenges that will shape their destiny. The intricate details captured by Masayoshi's brushstrokes bring these scenes to life, immersing us in the emotions of the story. Act III (Sandanme) reveals another layer of this tale, delving deeper into the storehouse of loyalty. With every stroke of his pen, Masayoshi invites us to witness the complexities faced by these characters as they strive for honor and righteousness. As we progress to Act II (Nidanme), our senses are heightened by Masayoshi's artistry. The vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail transport us back in time, allowing us to experience firsthand the struggles faced by those bound by duty. One cannot help but be captivated by Perspective Picture of the Night Attack from Act XI. In this thrilling act, danger lurks at every corner as heroes fight against all odds. The intensity portrayed in this scene leaves viewers breathless with anticipation. Act X (Judanme) presents yet another chapter filled with suspense and action. As we follow along with these courageous individuals on their quest for justice, Masayoshi's masterful strokes capture both strength and vulnerability within each character. In Act IX (Kudanme), we witness moments that test not only physical endurance but also mental fortitude. Through his artistry, Masayoshi skillfully portrays inner conflicts that mirror our own human struggles - reminding us that even heroes face doubt.