Woodblocks Collection (page 9)

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)

Tsutsuji rhododendron Judicum - azalea. Drawing shows a branch of an azalea bush, with two pink blossoms and leaves. Date 187-

Hara. Print shows two travelers and a porter next to a rice paddy with two herons and a view of Mount Fuji at the Hara station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1833 and 1836, printed later

Seven gods of good fortune in the treasure boat. Print shows the seven Japanese gods of good fortune (Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Hotei, and Jurojin) in a treasure boat

Atagoshita and Yabu lane. Print shows pedestrians walking in the snow in a street alongside a canal below Mount Atago. Date 1857

Sanka haku. Print shows lightning from a thunder storm below the summit of Mount Fuji. Date between 1890 and 1940

Geisha and a servant carrying her koto. Print shows two women wearing geta, walking, one carrying a long box. Date 1777, printed later

Bird perched on a branch of a blossoming tree. Date 18--

Oil lamps. Print shows oil lamps on a tray and a ball. Date between 1868 and 1890

SoshUshichirigahama Sosh? shichirigahama
SoshUshichirigahama. Print shows the beach and a village on the edge of a bay, with view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date between 1890 and 1940

Updated version of Hagoromo. Print shows a woman (possibly the Tennin, an aerial spirit or celestial dancer) standing on a man in order to remove her feather-mantle (hagoromo or heavenly kimono)

July. Print shows two women, head-and-shoulder portraits, possibly composing poems as part of a competition. Date between 1804 and 1818

Keishi. Print shows pedestrians and porters walking across the Sanjo Ohashi Bridge spanning a river at the Kyoto station on the Tokaido Road. Date between 1833 and 1836, printed later

Stone lantern on shore and a torii in a lake

Todays trends. Print shows a woman, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding a teapot. Date between 1830 and 1844

Echizen

Bamboo yards, Kyo bridge. Print shows pedestrians crossing the Kyo Bridge as a man poles a boat on the river below, with long pieces of bamboo along the bank on the left, and a full moon overhead

Sanno Shrine at Nagatanobaba. Date between 1836 and 1844

Hair ties

Okitsu. Print shows a man leading a horse carrying bundles of reeds along the shore of a bay at the Okitsu station on the Tokaido Road with a village in the distance. Date between 1861 and 1864

Woman carrying a paper lantern. Print shows a woman, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, carrying a paper lantern. Date between 1818 and 1822

Outside the mosquito netting. Print shows a man, woman, and a child resting outside mosquito netting. Date 1716, printed later

Portrait of a woman

Tale of the monkeys liver

Ehon Miyakodori: Masaki

Kogane fields in Shimosa Province. Print shows two horses grazing on open plains with a view of Mount Fuji in the background. Date 1858

Beauty holding a pipe. Print shows a woman holding a pipe (kiseru). Date between 1830 and 1834

Nakagawa river mouth. Print shows the confluence of rivers at the mouth of the Naka River with ferry boats transporting passengers and boats or barges transporting lumber. Date 1857

Gyoja Busho Gy?ja Bush?
Gyoja Busho. Print shows a woman, wearing kimono with a tiger design identifying her as Gyoja Busho, holding a toy on a string, playing with a cat. Date between 1804 and 1818

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Sakata Hangoro. Date 1736, printed later

Three beauties in the rain

Viewing a peep box show. Print shows a woman working a peepshow box for two children. Date between 1801 and 1804

The courtesan Hanaogi of the house of ogi The courtesan Hana
The courtesan Hanaogi of the house of ogi. Print shows Hanaogi, a courtesan, full-length portrait, standing beneath a tree, facing left. Date between 1794 and 1796

Yoshida. Print shows a sailboat about to pass beneath a bridge on which travelers are crossing a river at the Yoshida station on the Tokaido Road, with temple buildings in the background

Temple bell at Mii. Print shows a bird s-eye view of sea and mountains. Date 1857

Metal comb with design showing Ebisu, one of the seven lucky
Steelyard & case. Drawing shows a portable balance (also known as a stilyard) with tray at one end and counterweight suspended at the opposite end

Toba-e correspondence of a Chinese sage. Print shows a man smoking a cigarette in a long holder, and a dragon ascending in a plume of smoke coming from a box on the ground next to him; a child()

Loyalty. Print shows a woman reading a letter and another woman standing behind a low screen, reading over her shoulder. Date ca. 1794

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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.