Kuniyoshi Collection (page 6)

Sasai Kyuzo Masayasu, from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace), ca. 1849. Private Collection

Yoru no sakura (Cherry Blossoms at Night), c1846. Private Collection

Shoki san jaki ni sokuto (Shoki Destroys Evil Demons), 1858. Private Collection

Yokohama Honcho no zu (Picture of Honcho in Yokohama), 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), 1861. Private Collection

Yegara Heita Tanenaga, Izumi Kojiro Chikahira and Wada Kojiro Yoshishige battling a giant python. Private Collection

Minamoto no Yorimitsu and his retainers attacking the drunken monster Shuten-doji on mount Oe, 1851. Private Collection

Mutsu no kuni Chidori no Tamagawa (Plover Jewel River in Mutsu Province), c1847. Private Collection

Heishogoku Nyudo wa Go-Shirakawa-tei no otoshigo nite (Taira Kiyomori Uses Incantations to Delay the Sunset), ca 1842. Private Collection

Kamei Rokuro Shigekiyo fighting a black bear in the snow, watched by Yoshitsune and his retainers, 1849. Private Collection

Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c. 1828. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c.1828. Private Collection

The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Private Collection

Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Private Collection

Sanada no Yoichi Yoshihisa and Matano no Goro Kagehisa, ca 1835. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Sanada no Yoichi Yoshihisa and Matano no Goro Kagehisa, ca 1835. Private Collection

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijonawate (Nanke yushi shijonawate nite uchijini), c.1851. Private Collection

Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu, ca 1839. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu (The fight between Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojo Bridge), ca 1839. Private Collection

Koxinga Hunting the Tiger (Watonai tora-gari no zu), c. 1846. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa
Koxinga Hunting the Tiger (Watonai tora-gari no zu), c.1846. Private Collection

The Earth Spider Generates Monsters at the Mansion of Lord Minamoto Yorimitsu, 1843. Private Collection

Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach, 1849. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach. Kamakura, Shogun Minamoto no Yoriie watching from a rock, 1849. Private Collection

Great War of Ko Etsu Kawanakajima, samurai of the army of Usami Sunpu No Kami, popular card by the Japanese painter and printmaker Kuniyoshi Utagawa Ichiyusai

Cats forming the caracters for Octopus, from the series Cat Homophones (Neko no Ateji), ca 1842. Private Collection

Mikake wa kowai ga tonda ii hito da (He looks scary but is really quite a nice person), c. 1847. Private Collection

Men come together to make a man (Hito katamatte hito ni naru), c. 1847. Private Collection

Kintaro, 1845. Private Collection

Wanting to Tweeze the Nape of the Neck. From the series Auspicious Desires on Land and Sea (Sankai medetai zue), 1852. Private Collection

Mother with Baby, ca 1845. Private Collection

Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Private Collection

Shakuhachi Player. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Shakuhachi Player. Private Collection

Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Private Collection

Cats. From the Series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Triptych), ca 1848. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Cats. From the Series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Triptych), ca 1848. From a private collection

Yang Lin, hero of the Suikoden (Water Margin). Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Yang Lin, hero of the Suikoden (Water Margin). From a private collection

Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. The leader of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199) defeated the rival Taira clan in the Genpei War (1180-1185)

A Branch of Plum (Umegoe), ca. 1845-46. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
A Branch of Plum (Umegoe), ca. 1845-46

Tanmeijiro Genshogo Fighting Under Water, 1856, 2nd month

Inuzaka Keno Tanetomo from Story of Eight Dogs (Hakkenden), ca. 1830

Craftsman by the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Craftsman by the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, 19th century

The First Warbler, ca. 1845-46. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The First Warbler, ca. 1845-46

Theatrical Scene, mid 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Theatrical Scene, mid 19th century

Girl Filling a Bucket with Sea Water, ca. 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Girl Filling a Bucket with Sea Water, ca. 1830

Album of Eighty-eight Prints from the series Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poem... about 1845-48
Album of Eighty-eight Prints from the series Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu), about 1845-48

Ochanomizu Rain Edo period 1615-1868 mid-19th century
Artokoloro

Life Nichiren Vision Prayer Waves Edo period
Artokoloro

Autumn series Women Pleasures Four Seasons Edo period
Artokoloro

Monk Nichiren Exile Sado Island series Illustration
Artokoloro

Revenge Taira Warriors Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Album Eighty-eight Prints Series Ogura Imitations
Artokoloro

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande
LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xund. Chinese general, warlord and founder of the Shu-Han dynasty. Liu Bei on horseback struggling to cross a swiftly flowing river

Soga no taimen, Scene from a Soga play. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 36.1 x 25.3 cm (left panel), 36 x 24.7 cm (center panel)

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"Utagawa Kuniyoshi: A Master of Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints" Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a renowned artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of Japanese ukiyo-e prints. His works encompassed various themes and subjects, showcasing his exceptional talent and creativity. One of his notable pieces is "Saito Oniwakamaru, " created around 1827. This print depicts the legendary warrior Saito no Musashibo Benkei's encounter with young Yoshitsune Minamoto during their fateful meeting at Gojo Bridge. In another masterpiece titled "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " from 1835, Kuniyoshi captures the powerful moment when Buddhist monk Nichiren subdues a raging storm through his spiritual prowess. The vivid colors and intricate details bring this scene to life. Kuniyoshi's skill in portraiture is evident in his works such as "Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake" and "Portrait of Yokogawa Kanhei Munenori. " These captivating portraits showcase not only the physical features but also convey a sense of character and depth. The artist's imagination shines through in prints like "Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall" (ca 1825) and "Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of Dragon King" (1853). These supernatural scenes blend folklore, action, and drama seamlessly. It also explored landscapes in prints like "Catching Whales at Goto and Hirado in Hizen Province or Kishu Province. " This work showcases both natural beauty and human endeavor as fishermen brave treacherous waters to capture these majestic creatures. Furthermore, he delved into historical narratives with prints like "The Ghost of General Taira no Tomomori at the Bottom of the Ocean with the Anchor.