Toyokuni Collection (page 2)

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

The Actor Ichikawa Aragoro as Yoshida no Matsuwaka-Maru, ca. 1790-1825

Representation of the Dance-Play "Dojoji". Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Representation of the Dance-Play " Dojoji"

Print of a Kabuki Dancer from the Maiden of the Dojoji Temple (Musume Dojoji), ca. 1810s

Actor Nakamura Utayemon with Two Women Preparing for the New Year Ceremony, 19th century

Ushiwaka-maru in Armor, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ushiwaka-maru in Armor, 19th century

Courtesans and Attendants Making a Giant Snowball, ca. 1796. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Courtesans and Attendants Making a Giant Snowball, ca. 1796

Courtesan or Actor as Courtesan Pouring Tea by the Light of a Lantern

Scene from an Unidentified Drama, ca. 1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Scene from an Unidentified Drama, ca. 1800

Along the Seashore at Futami. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Along the Seashore at Futami

Memorial Portrait of Ichiryusai Hiroshige (1797-1858), 1786-1864. 1786-1864
Memorial Portrait of Ichiryusai Hiroshige (1797-1858), 1786-1864

Bando Mitsugoro II as Shinbei in the Kabuki Play Sukeroku, late 18th-early
Bando Mitsugoro II as Shinbei in the Kabuki Play " Sukeroku", late 18th-early 19th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Woman and Attendant, ca. 1795. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Woman and Attendant, ca. 1795. Courtesan on her way to see her first customer of the evening by the light of a lantern held by an attendant. Edo period

Women and a male servant, 1802, (1924). Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni
Women and a male servant, 1802, (1924). Busy scene including a woman carrying a baby, another woman reading, and a man with a box strapped to his back, holding a bundle of plants on his head

Three Japanese women - painting by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) also often referred to as Toyokuni I, to distinguish him from the members of his school who took over his go (art-name) after he died

Japan, Miyajima, Toyokuni Shrine Pagoda

Antique Japanese Illustration: Princess garden party by Utagawa Toyokuni

Sumo Wrestler Unryu Kyukichi (Unryu Hisakichi), 1830s. Private Collection

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Private Collection

Sawamura Sojuro III as Satsuma Gengobei, 1798. Artist: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)
Sawamura Sojuro III as Satsuma Gengobei, 1798. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Flowers in the Wind, c. 1797-1800. Artist: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)
Flowers in the Wind, c. 1797-1800. Found in the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts

Washing Linen, c1800. Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni
Washing Linen, c1800. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Tomorrows snow by Toyokuni Utagawa

Tomoe Gozen Tomoe title object diptych series title
Tomoe Gozen Tomoe (title on object) A diptych (series title) Nibantsuzuki (series title on object), A woman in exuberant robe holds a stick on which a sake kettle hangs

Stage Ichikawa DanjnrAś II Actor Ichikawa DanjnrAś II
Stage Ichikawa Danjuro II Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, the great Hakuen Nidaime Dai Hakuen Danjuro (title on object) Danjuro family of Kabuki actors (series title)

Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII Yoshimune no Munesada
Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Yoshimune no Munesada with fan and Ichikawa Omezo in the role of Sekibei with ax, The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859)

Summer scene Natsu kei title object four seasons
Summer scene Natsu kei (title on object) The four seasons in the South (series title) Minami shiki (series title on object), Six courtesans and a young man, hanging over balustrade

Portrait Sawamura Sojuro III Segawa Kikunojo III
Portrait of Sawamura Sojuro III and Segawa Kikunojo III, The actor Sawamura Sojuro III in the role of city dweller, with right hand on sword, and Segawa Kikunojo III in female role

Ichikawa DanjnrAś looking mirror -up kabuki actor Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII
Ichikawa Danjuro looking in a mirror, The make-up kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) looks in a mirror, in preparation for his role of Otokonosuke in the play Meiboku Sendai hagi

Collecting fish shells low tide Three women beach
Collecting fish and shells at low tide, Three women on the beach, one with a hat, the second with a basket and the third with fish. Different shells in the foreground, pine trees in the background

On Shinagawa Beach at Ebb-Tide, ca. 1790-1825. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
On Shinagawa Beach at Ebb-Tide, ca. 1790-1825

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Fuwa Banzaemon from the Play " Ukiyozuka hiyoku no inazuma", 1774

Bando Hikosaburo III in the Role of Sugawara no Michizane, ca. 1796

Ichikawa Komazo II (1764-1838) in the Role of Akaneya Hanshichi from the Play Hadesugata On a Maiginu, ca. 1798

Act I of the Drama "Sugawara", ca. 1790-1825. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Act I of the Drama " Sugawara", ca. 1790-1825

Chofu no Tamagawa, ca. 1789. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Chofu no Tamagawa, ca. 1789

Nakayama Tomisaburo in a Female Role, ca. 1790-1825. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Nakayama Tomisaburo in a Female Role, ca. 1790-1825

Shitaku and Sansho VII in Soga Kyodai (a Kabuki Play of the Soga Brothers)

Actor Matsumoto Yonesaburō Woman Role Edo period
Artokoloro

Japan, Miyajima, Toyokuni Shrine Pagoda

Okitsu no zu, View of Okitsu. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1835 and 1838], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.7 x 19 cm

Fujisawa zu, View of Fujisawa. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1835 and 1838], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.7 x 18.9 cm

Seki sanjA'rAc ichikawa danjA'rAc iwai hanshirAc, The actors Seki SanjA'rAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, and Iwai HanshirAc

Kanbara, Picture of Kanbara. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1836 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.5 x 18.9 cm. Woman riding a bull with a village in the background

Yamatoya, Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [1794, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows an actor in the role of a woman

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

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.