Woodblocks Collection (page 8)

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

Sakoku - June. Drawing shows the pink blossoms of a flower on a segmented stem with leaves. Date 187-

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro. Print shows the actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro as two warriors about to attack an unarmed person

Defeated tobacco seller. Print shows a Russian soldier seated at a table on which are tobacco products that he is trying to sell to Japanese soldiers. Date 1904

Village girl from Ohara. Print shows the head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman carrying bundle sticks on her head. The bundle appears to be bound by a small cut-out figure in the shape of a man

Removing snow from ones clogs. Print shows a woman holding an umbrella while a female servant removes snow from her geta. Date 1776, printed later

Courtesan watching a young apprentice in bed. Print shows a courtesan watching a young female student in bed with a client. Date between 1768 and 1771

Mame - pea or bean plant showing vine, leaves, pods, and blossoms. Date 1878?

Great battle at Lushun Bay. Print shows sailors on a Japanese battleship firing on a Russian battleship during the surprise naval assault on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun). Date 1904

Mountain climbing pilgrims

Radish

Sailors removing munitions from warship. Date 1904

A man carrying a large object

Russian battleship casualties

Niishuku ferry

Two men playing a game or gambling, possibly involving dice of some sort. Date between 1830 and 1850

True report of the great sea battle at Lushun Bay: number three. Print shows Japanese battleships bombarding Russian battleships in a surprise naval assault on the Russian fleet at Lushun

Three beauties admiring an arrangement of rikka flowers

Such mild news comes from the war that Nicholas says, I will go to the front. Where shall I go? To Harbin, Little Father. Date 1905

Bentei Shrine, Inokashira Pond. Print shows a bird s-eye view of Inokashira Pond with bridge leading to small island and the Benten shrine; trees and mountains in the background. Date 1856

Mimasu Tokujiro in the role of San Mimasu Tokujir? in the ro
Mimasu Tokujiro in the role of San. Ukiyo-e actor print, full-length portrait showing the actor Mimasu Tokujiro in an onnagata role as San fixing her hair

Beauties visiting a shrine. Print shows two women and a young male attendant. Date 1807

The actor Bando Hikosaburo. Print shows Bando Hikosaburo, an actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date between 1757 and 1764

The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Shikan. Print shows two actors on the shoulders of a giant and the third actor leaping onto the giant. Date between 1825 and 1830

Bell hanging from a tree. Print shows a small bell on a rope hanging in a tree. Date between 1900 and 1915

The powerful Tomoe Gozen

Three beauties beneath wisteria. Print shows three women and a young boy walking beneath a wisteria arbor. Date between 1784 and 1788

Chinese black boat-Japanese white boat and the pigs big wound. Print shows, on top, a Japanese sailor holding a cannon barrel on the deck of a steamship and a small Chinese boat with a man in it

Three descending geese at Katada. Print shows geese descending near a pavilion at the end of a long wharf in a lake, with two people in a small boat in the foreground. Date between 1726 and 1736

Kanaya

Evening snow at Hira. Print shows bird s-eye view of travelers on a roadway through a winter landscape with snow capped trees and mountains. Date between 1804 and 1810

Tori no ichi shopping at the marketplace. Print shows a woman with her head covered by cloth followed by a man carrying a sack on his back

The courtesans Hinatsuru and Hinamatsu of Choji-ya The court

Young women walking a monkey under a plum tree. Print shows two women walking a monkey with a plum tree and mountains in the background. Date 1824

View of the instant sinking of the ships in the great sea battle at Lushun Bay. Print shows Japanese battleships bombarding Russian battleships in a surprise naval assault on the Russian fleet at

Mount Kaito in Iga Province. Print shows a traveler on a steep mountain pass on Mount Kaito with blossoming trees and a distant view of the sea, in Iga Province. Date 1861

As the Japanese bayonets draw nearer to Port Arthur, Russian forces make more desperate ? for safety. Print shows Japanese bayonets puncturing a wall

Earth spider. Print shows a man with a sword about to fend off an attacking earth spider.. Date 188-

Lotus plants in various stages of development. Date 1755

Mokug althea. Drawing shows a stem with leaves and blossoms of a hibiscus plant. Date 187-

The Kyogen performance Tsurigitsune. Print shows a scene from a performance of Tsurigitsune (the fox and the trapper, or the fox hunter)

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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.