Toyokuni Collection

Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei
SAMURAI, 12th CENTURY. Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei. Woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa, early 19th century

Evening Bell, Kamakura, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766541 Evening Bell, Kamakura, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Women of the working class in Tokyo, 18th century
Women of the working class in Tokyo, Edo Era, 18th century. A laundress washing clothes in a tub, a menial maid carrying water pales with yoke, servant with brush, and nursemaid with baby

Edo street scene, 18th century. A dance teacher and pupil on the left, a nori (glue) seller is beckoned by workers in a small family business

Young women and geisha on an Edo street, 18th century
Scene outside an office for servant placement with the entrance to a female bathhouse. An older woman talks to a nanny with baby and other working women

Wealthy townswomen at a house with courtyard, 18th century
Wealthy townswomen, Tokyo, 18th century. Three young chonin women gather at the house of an older woman for a meeting. A maid brings tea to a young nursing mother

Women of the merchant or artisan class. Waka poetry tutor in a daimyos house. Servants sewing, writing poems, wrapping items and carrying rice

Concubine (mekake) of a high-ranking man watching a dancer
Concubine (mekake) of a high-ranking man with tobacco pipe watching a dancing girl accompanied by musicians on shamisen and blind koto harpist (koze)

Wife of the elite samurai class relaxing
Wife of the elite samurai class reading books, with other women writing with a pen, one looking at ukiyo-e prints, and one folding paper. Another woman delivers reams of paper and ink

Japanese women picnicing in a field, Tokyo, 18th century
Japanese women picnicing in a field outside Tokyo, 18th century. Women smoking a tobacco pipe while waiting for a soba-shop woman to bring a kettle and tray of noodles

Aristocratic women parading past a ?shop, Tokyo
Aristocratic women parading passing a ?yojiya, a shop selling brushes and toothpicks, Tokyo, 18th century. Young maids carry a mirror

Edo street scene, 18th century, with archery range
Edo street scene, 18th century. A shop girl sits in front of an archery range holding a bow. A tea shop girl stands on a bench with a candle. A woman and edemame seller with baby pass by

Woman of the nobility or courtier in silk kimono walking
Woman of the nobility or courtier in silk kimono with cypress fan walking in a garden under cherry blossoms. Handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo

London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital. Entrance to the new London docks opened in 1805 in Wapping 85, disabled Navy pensioners at Greenwich Hospital 86

Descending Geese, Miho, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766540 Descending Geese, Miho, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Clearing Weather, Enoshima, , from the series
1766539 Clearing Weather, Enoshima, , from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Women and an Infant Boy in a Public Bath House, ca. 1799. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women and an Infant Boy in a Public Bath House, ca. 1799

New Years Celebration in a Large Mansion, ca. 1791. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
New Years Celebration in a Large Mansion, ca. 1791

Beauties on a Veranda among Cherry Blossoms from which a Samurai is Departing, ca. 1800

The Four Seasons in Southern Edo: A Summer Scene (Minami shiki; Natsu [no] kei), late 1780s

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III (Kinokuniya), ca. 1795. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III (Kinokuniya), ca. 1795

An Actors Image in a Sake Cup, ca. 1825. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni II
An Actors Image in a Sake Cup, ca. 1825

Night Rain at Oyama, from the series "Eight Famous Views of Kanagawa", ca. 1830
Night Rain at Oyama, from the series " Eight Famous Views of Kanagawa", ca. 1830

The Actor Otani Tomoemon in the Role of Ono Sadakuro, from the series Image of Actors on Stage, ca. 1795

The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon in Ceremonial Robes of Green and Pink, ... ca. 1790-1825
The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon in Ceremonial Robes of Green and Pink, Drawing His Sword, ca. 1790-1825

Keisei Ichikawa Denzo, ca. 1797-1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Keisei Ichikawa Denzo, ca. 1797-1800. ca. 1797-1800

The actor Arashi Ryuzo later known as Arashi Shichigoro, 18th-19th century

Bando Minosuke (Mitsugoro III) in the Role of a Young Samurai, 1796

Women at Takanawa Beach, ca. 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women at Takanawa Beach, ca. 1790s

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in the Role of Shimada Juzaburo, from the series " Image of Actors on Stage", ca. 1795

The Geisha To e as a Vendor of Poems, ”
" The Geisha To e as a Vendor of Poems, " from the series Gion Festival Costume Parade (Gion mikoshi arai nerimono sugata), ca. 1795

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Woman in Black Robe Holding a Straw Hat, 1798

Ichikawa Komazo II in the Role of Kameo with Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Kameos Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage, 1798-99

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III holding Sword Aloft, and Arashi Shichigoro III as Fighting Heroes, ca. 1798

An Actor Beside Water. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
An Actor Beside Water

Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuo-maru, 1796. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuo-maru, 1796

Kabuki Actors: Bando Mitsugoro and Iwai Hanshiro, ca. 1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Kabuki Actors: Bando Mitsugoro and Iwai Hanshiro, ca. 1800

Four Women Passing a Group of Trees. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Four Women Passing a Group of Trees

Three Women Dining Before a Group of Trees. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Three Women Dining Before a Group of Trees

Three Young Ladies by the Seashore. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Three Young Ladies by the Seashore

The First Visit of the Cuckoo. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The First Visit of the Cuckoo

Young Lady with Drum and Man with Fan Saluting Her. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Young Lady with Drum and Man with Fan Saluting Her

Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in a Mad Female Role, 1798 (Kansei 9)

Kabuki Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, from the series Portraits of Kabuki Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e), ca. 1794

Scene from a Drama, ca. 1804. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Scene from a Drama, ca. 1804

Scene from a Drama, 1804. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Scene from a Drama, 1804

The Actor Segawa Roko as the Woodseller Ohara Leading an Ox, ca. 1810

A Woman Stands on a Rock in a Stream Washing Clothes, ca. 1828

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Toyokuni, a renowned woodblock print artist of the early 19th century, captured the essence of Japanese culture and society through his intricate artworks. In one of his notable prints titled "Evening Bell, Kamakura, " Toyokuni depicted the serene beauty of this famous place as dusk settled over it. The print transports us to ancient Japan, where we can almost hear the sound of the bell resonating in harmony with nature. Another captivating piece by Toyokuni showcases two legendary figures from Japanese history: Genkuro Yoshitsune, a skilled samurai warrior, and Saito Musashibo Benkei, a formidable warrior monk. This dynamic portrayal captures their strength and determination as they stand side by side in preparation for battle. In contrast to these fierce warriors is another series by Toyokuni that portrays women from different social classes during the Edo period. From working-class women in Tokyo to geisha on an Edo street, each print offers a glimpse into their lives and experiences. Whether it's wealthy townswomen enjoying leisure time in a house courtyard or women from merchant or artisan backgrounds going about their daily routines, Toyokuni's art sheds light on various aspects of female existence during this era. One intriguing artwork depicts a concubine (mekake) observing a mesmerizing dancer while being watched herself by high-ranking men. This piece unveils the complex dynamics within relationships during that time. Furthermore, Toyokuni explores moments of relaxation among elite samurai class wives and aristocratic women parading past shops in Tokyo. These prints provide insight into how individuals from privileged backgrounds spent their leisure time amidst bustling city life. Lastly, Toyokuni brings us closer to everyday scenes like Japanese women picnicking in fields or an Edo street scene featuring an archery range. Through these depictions, he immortalizes ordinary moments that would otherwise be forgotten but are essential for understanding historical contexts.