Kuniyasu Collection

Antique Japanese Illustration: Woman by Kuniyasu

Girl in Snow Storm, 19th century. Artist: Kuniyasu
Girl in Snow Storm, 19th century

Egawa from the Maruebiya House, late 1820s. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyasu
Egawa from the Maruebiya House, late 1820s. From the series The Courtesans Personifying the Eight Views of Japan. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Young Woman Leaning over a Tall Lamp. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyasu
Young Woman Leaning over a Tall Lamp

Godanme, Act five [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.6 x 26 cm

Taibi, Epilogue [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.3 x 25.8 cm

JA'ichidanme, Act eleven [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.5 x 25.7 cm

Nidanme, Act two [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 18.4 x 25.8 cm

Shodan, Act one [of the ChA'shingura]. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.8 x 25.7 cm

Ueno tAceizan hanazakari no zu, View of cherry blossoms at Toei Hill in Ueno. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Asagao no hachi o motsu bijin, Beauty carrying morning glory in a basin. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 26.2 cm

Rakuda no zu, A pair of camels. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, 1824. 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color; 36 x 24.5 cm (left panel), 38.9 x 25.9 cm (right panel)

Iwai kumesaburAc ichikawa danjA'rAc iwai shijyaku, The actors Iwai KumesaburAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, and Iwai Shijaku

Seki sanjA'rAc sakata hangorAc, The actors Seki SanjA'rAc and Sakata HangurAc. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1830], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Iwai shijyaku no kiku no mae, The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Kikunomae. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1810 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.4 x 25.1 cm

Tsuruya uchi kashiku, The courtesan Kashiku of the house of Tsuru. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 26.1 cm

Onoe kikugorAc to umebachi, The actor Onoe KikugorAc and a potted plum tree. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.2 x 17.6 cm

BandAc MitsugorAc no satsuma nokami tadanori, The actor BandAc MitsugorAc in the role of Satsumanokami Tadanori. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut

Karasaki no yoru no ame, Evening rain at Karasaki. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1825], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.5 x 16.9 cm

Shichidaime ichikawa danjA'rAc no shimizu no kanja yoshitaka, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc VII as Shimizu Yoshitaka. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut

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Kuniyasu, a renowned artist from the late 18th to early 19th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite antique Japanese illustrations. His works showcased the beauty and grace of women in various settings, capturing their essence with intricate details and delicate brushstrokes. In "Woman by Kuniyasu, " we witness a mesmerizing portrayal of femininity as he brings to life the elegance and poise of a woman through his artistry. The soft colors and flowing lines evoke a sense of tranquility, inviting us into her world. "Girl in Snow Storm" transports us to a wintry landscape where Kuniyasu's mastery shines through. Despite the harsh elements surrounding her, the girl stands tall, resilient against nature's fury, and is an ode to strength amidst adversity. "Egawa from the Maruebiya House" showcases Kuniyasu's ability to capture character and personality. Through this illustration, we catch a glimpse into Egawa's world - her dreams, desires, and aspirations delicately portrayed on paper. "Young Woman Leaning over a Tall Lamp" exudes an air of mystery as Kuniyasu plays with light and shadow. The young woman leans forward in contemplation or perhaps lost in thought while bathed in warm illumination from above. The series depicting scenes from "ChA'shingura, " such as "Godanme Act five, " "JA'ichidanme Act eleven, " or "Shodan Act one, " reveals Kuniyasu's versatility as an artist beyond portraiture. He skillfully captures pivotal moments within these dramatic tales that have captivated audiences for centuries. Lastly, "Ueno tAceizan hanazakari no zu" presents Utagawa Kuniyasu exploring landscapes rather than figures alone. Here he depicts cherry blossoms at Toei Hill in Ueno with breathtaking precision – each petal seemingly alive, dancing in the wind.