Woodblocks Collection (page 7)

Bird crest or bookplate with opening for text or portrait
Vase. Drawing shows a vase with various designs painted on it. Date 1878 Dec

Photographer and subject, in Yokohama, Japan. Print shows a woman posing for a portrait photograph, half-length, seated, facing right

Asakusa ricefields and Torinomachi Festival. Print shows a cat sitting on a wall where the sliding panels have been opened, watching the festival procession in the rice paddies nearby

Distributing fertilizers. Drawing shows a person with a shoulder pole carrying two buckets of fertilizer between rows of seedling plants. Date 1878 Oct

Komachi visiting. Print shows a man, possibly Fukakusa no Shosho, sleeping while leaning on the shaft of a horse-drawn wagon as Kayoi Komachi peers from behind a curtain on the wagon

Seki. Print shows a bird s-eye view of rural community with mountains in the background. Date ca. 1855

Arashi Rikan as Mashiba Hisatsugu left; Nakamura Utaemon as Hakusho, Gosaku who is actually Ishikawa Goeimon center; Ichikawa Hakuen as Hayawaza Masazaemon right. Date between 1830 and 1844

The courtesan Chozan of Choji-ya. Print shows the courtesan Chozan of Choji-ya sitting next to a writing table with an attendant burning incense on a hibachi. Date 1784

Kyoto. Print shows a man and a woman playing a game, possibly go, on a kimono with a ruled pattern. Date 1734, printed later

The actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo. Print shows actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo, one in the role of a woman. Date 1794, printed between 1918 and 1923

Juichidanme - act eleven of the Chushingura - assualt on Kir

Moon-viewing point. Print shows the view through two open sliding panels of a porch with large body of water beyond, several boats at anchor beneath a full moon; the shadow of a woman is visible

View of Hara

The severe battle of Teh-li-sz and Russian prisoners were questioned by our officers -- the illustration of the battls of Japa and Russia no. 14

Bushclover at Tamagawa. Print shows three women, one holding a lantern, looking at bushclover on the banks of the Tama River. Date between 1780 and 1820

A copy of Hishikawa Moronobus Design of musicians

Spring sunrise. Print shows three women and two children outdoors, near building, with a large kite depicting two actors or warriors, and other kites flying in the background

Kameyama. Print shows travelers on a steep pass on a snow-covered hillside with a castle near the top at the Kameyama station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1833 and 1836, printed later

Soshu nakahara. Print shows porters carrying bundles from a boat or warehouse (with thatched roof) at the end of a wharf, with distant view of Mount Fuji. Date between 1890 and 1940

The god of good fortune, Ebisu. Print shows the Ebisu, the Japanese god of good fortune and of fishermen, holding a fishing pole in his right hand and a large fish under his left arm

Rinnasei (Lin Hejing). Drawing shows a man with two children and a large bird, possibly a rhea. Date between 1830 and 1868

The actor Nakajima Mihoemon. Print shows the actor Nakajima Mihoemon, half-length portrait framed by a fan, in the role of a rogue samurai. Date 1770

Triptych of viewing maple leaves. Date between 1744 and 1751

Tale of the heike and a lute next to a standing screen. Print shows a lute, the Tale of Keike, an article of clothing, and a painted screen with natural scene of bushes and mountains

Cherry blossom viewing month. Print shows two women and a child outside a building with cherry trees in blossom. Date between 1785 and 1789

Russian railroad troop transport and soldiers crashing through ice. Date 1904

A Chinese sage sitting on a bench beneath banana trees, with attendants preparing a meal on the left. Date between 1700 and 1850

The actors Ichikawa Raizo in the role of Umeomaru and Nakajima Mihoeimon in the role of Shihei. Date between 1761 and 1772

otsu. Print shows a bird s-eye view of pilgrims ascending hillside to temple buildings, with view over community near the coast

View of full moon from the scaffolding beneath a bridge, with city on the left. Date between 1890 and 1940

Kazusa no kairo. Print shows two large cargo ships under sail on the sea, with distant view of Mount Fuji. Date between 1890 and 1940

A man lifting a sake barrel. Print shows a man from behind lifting a sake barrel and holding it aloft with one arm. Date between 1804 and 1818

Wa Tonai from Battles of Kokusenya Wa T?nai from Battles of
Wa Tonai from Battles of Kokusenya. Print shows a man, Watonai (Coxinga), riding on a tiger with group of musicians following. Date 1806 or 1818

Amenouzumi no Mikoto from the Kojiki

Waves. Print shows ocean waves. Date between 1900 and 1940

The red snappers dream: Ebisu using an abacus. Print shows a red snapper in a basket dreaming that Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, is using an abacus. Date 1805

Benkei crab and camellia. Print shows two crabs and a camellia blossom. Date between 1825 and 1830

Omori Hikoshichi. Print shows the warrior Omori Hikoshichi carrying a princess who turns into a demon with horns in her reflection in the water as they cross a river. Date 188-

Courtesan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, holding a scroll and chewing on the end of a brush. Date between 1890 and 1940

Perspective picture of night show at the opening-of-the-season performance at Fukiyacho and Sakaicho. Print shows a crowded street through the gates to the theater district. Date between 1767 and 1773

The house of Kinpeiro in New Yoshiwara. Print shows several women, in a large room, playing shamisens and a koto. Date 1871

Botanical book illustration (or possibly at one time an envelope) with text and flowers. Date between 1880 and 1910

Courtesan likened to the Chinese sage Zhang Guolao (Chokaro). Print shows a courtesan portraying the Chinese sage Zhang Guo Lao Chokaro releasing his magic horse from a small gourd

Evening storm over the mountain village. Print shows a cluster of thatch-roofed buildings in a mountain village and villagers, near a river. Date between 1804 and 1818

True sketch of British citizens. Print shows a woman holding a portrait of a couple, standing next to a man holding a dog on a leash; the man is wearing a stove-pipe hat

Descending geese at omon Gate, the courtesan Tsukasa of ogi-ya. Print shows the courtesan Tsukasa, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, with several hairpins

Thunder and lightning over rice grain. Print shows lightning over a rice paddy. Date between 1890 and 1910

Buyo tsukuda-jima. Print shows several small boats poling toward Tsukudajima, an island, and one larger boat loaded with produce headed toward the mainland, with distant view of Mount Fuji

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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.