Woodblocks Collection (page 3)

Actors in the roles of Doguya Jinza, Hokaibo Bokon, and Shimobe Gunsuke. Print shows three actors, two with swords and one who appears to be an evil spirit. Date between 1848 and 1854

Preparing for the first battle. Print shows a young woman arranging a warriors hair prior to entering a battle. Date 1713, printed later

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Fuji on the left side of the Tokaido. Print shows a view of Mount Fuji to the left of the Tokaido Road, with travelers passing in the foreground and workers in rice paddies. Date 1858

View of Miya. Print shows a woman standing on cloud looking down at the harbor and seaport of Miya, the 42nd station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1835 and 1838

Kubodani Beach in Sanuki Province. Print shows torii gates offshore at the Kubodani beach, with many sailboats among the islands in the Sanuki Province. Date 1859

View of Matsushima and distant view of Tomiyama Mountain

Bamboo. Date between 1830 and 1850

Fish. Date between 1800 and 1870

The courtesan Takao. Print shows Takao, a courtesan, full-length, standing, facing left. Date between ca. 1840 and 1880

Catching fireflies at Mount Dokan. Print shows four men drinking alcoholic beverages in a field at night. Date 1859

Yoshiwara at night in the day? of the rat. Print shows a courtesan with two attendants(?). Date ca. 1804

Six jewel rivers in fan paste-ups

Perspective picture of hall of thirty-three bays, Fukagawa i

Mountain woman. Print shows two actors wearing masks as mountain women. Date between 1830 and 1835

Kuropatkin plays too roughly with his toys. Print shows the Russian general A.N. Kuropatkin playing with toy soldiers while a woman sitting on the floor watches. Date 1904 or 1905

Zato and a lacquer craftsman. Print shows Zato, a blind man, walking into a man applying a coat of lacquer to a piece of pottery. Date between 1843 and 1846

Citizens victory celebration. Print shows the Japanese citizens and soldiers during a night of revelry after major victories against the Russians during the Russo-Japanese war. Date 1904 May

The actor Yamashita Kyonosuke. Print shows Yamashita Kyonosuke, an actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, looking at a poster mounted on a building showing a deer

Old man carrying a flag is leading a group of male citizens in a procession at night. Date 1904 or 1905

Beauty playing a koto. Print shows a woman playing a koto. Date between 1764 and 1772

Futamigaura. Print shows three women walking in the surf at the edge of a beach at Futamigaura, with view of one of the Meotoiwa (wedded rocks) and the knotted ropes in the background

Irises. Date between 1900 and 1930

A perspective picture of Itsukushima Shrine. Print shows a perspective view of the Itsukushima Shrine built over the water. Date between 1767 and 1780

Young lady carrying a calendar. Print shows a young woman carrying a parasol over her left shoulder and a calendar in her right hand. Date 1843

New Years decoration. Print shows a lobster, ribbon, and tree branches arranged on a box. Date between 1801 and 1822

The courtesan Hanao of ogi-ya. Print shows Hanao of ogi-ya, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with attendant. Date between 1830 and 1844

Transformed grasscutter Sanro. Print shows two boys riding on the back of a cow, one is playing a flute; another boy is holding a rope tied to the cow. Date between 1764 and 1781

Snake chasing Mount Fuji. Print shows a thatched-roof dwelling next to a large tree with mountains in the background. Date ca. 1836

Beauty and child on a bridge. Print shows a woman, holding a parasol, walking with a young boy, crossing a bridge. Date between 1787 and 1789

Reading a love letter. Print shows a young woman reading a love letter. Date 1711, printed later

The actors Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Kyomachi no Oman and Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Tsune Wakamaru. Date between 1764 and 1772

Mount Ishibashi

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View of Kyoto. Print shows a woman sitting on a cloud overlooking Kyoto, the final station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1835 and 1838

Mokubo Temple, Uchigawa Inlet, Gozensaihata. Print shows two women disembarking a small boat and approaching a temple building in the Gozen gardens

Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge. Print shows a bird flying over a river with many boats approaching the Azuma bridge, and the temple in the lower left. Date 1857

Wedding reception of Crown Prince Yoshihito and Princess Kujo Sadako. Print shows the Crown Prince and the Princess at their wedding reception; Meiji, Emperor of Japan

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Eight Kyoka poets 2. Print shows three men and a woman (poets); one man is standing behind a low screen, reading; another is sitting on the floor in front of the screen

Soshu hakone kosui. Print shows a serene mountain lake with a view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1890 and 1940

Bushu senju. Print shows the weir at Senju in the province of Musa with two people fishing and a man leading a horse carrying rice seedlings for planting in the distant rice paddies; Mount Fuji in

Takekawa in Edo

The courtesan Yugiri of Ogiya. Print shows Yugiri, a courtesan, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, with large fan on the left showing bust portrait of a woman wearing a large hat

Butterflies and moths. Date between 1800 and 1850

Oumayagashi no zu. Print shows people walking along the shoreline of a river during a rain storm. Date ca. 1834

Young lady going to her Nagauta music lessons. Date between 1830 and 1844

Hotei carrying a young girl piggyback

The fifth month. Print shows a domestic scene with a woman carrying a young child on her back, whom she may have been breast feeding

Bushu tamagawa. Print shows a man poling a boat across the Tama River and a man leading a packhorse along the shore, with view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1890 and 1940

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Woodblocks have long been an integral part of Japanese art, capturing the essence of various subjects with intricate detail and vibrant colors. Plate 18 showcases the Seven Gods of Good Luck, a symbol of prosperity and fortune in Japanese culture. The pictorial envelope for Hokusai's renowned series, "36 Views of Mount Fuji, " transports us to awe-inspiring landscapes like "The Great Wave off the Shore of Kanagawa. " Another woodblock print titled "A Fairy Moon and a Lonely Shore" evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. In Horikiri Iris Garden, delicate irises bloom gracefully against a backdrop that seems straight out of a dream. The samurai warriors Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Nor are immortalized in woodblock prints, their fierce determination evident even in stillness. Evening Glow at Koganei Bridge captures the enchanting hues that paint the sky during twilight. Miyamoto Musashi, legendary swordsman and philosopher, is depicted with masterful strokes on these wooden canvases. The first tale of Ishikawa Goemon unfolds through this ancient printing technique, telling stories steeped in history and folklore. Shellfish come to life through meticulous carving techniques that bring out their intricate patterns. Lastly, we witness a summer-like moon shining brightly above serene landscapes—a testament to the skillful craftsmanship behind each woodblock creation. These captivating works transport us to another time and place while showcasing Japan's rich artistic heritage.