1615 1868 Collection

Full Moon with Crow on Plum Branch, 1880s. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai (Japanese, 1831-1889)
Full Moon with Crow on Plum Branch, 1880s. The accompanying poem may be translated as: The plum accompanies their squawking forms; Its fragrance assaults their feathers

Evening Snow at Kambara (number sixteen of the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido), 1833. The coastal town of Kambara rarely experiences snowfall

Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, 1857. Running through Edo, the Ohashi Bridge was one of 300 bridges that crossed the Sumida River

Tsukudajima from Eitai Bridge, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo, 1858. This woodblock print is from the series of landscape views of Edo, present-day Tokyo

Removing the Stone from the Entrance to the Cave (From the Series The Spring Cave), 1825. These elegant surimono prints come from a set of five images inspired by the legend of the Shinto Supreme Sun

Woman as an Itinerant Monk: Onna Komuso (Otsu-e), late 1600s-early 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Woman as an Itinerant Monk: Onna Komuso (Otsu-e), late 1600s-early 1700s

Yokkaichi: View of the Mie River, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, c1833-34
Yokkaichi: View of the Mie River, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1833-34. This print is from the first Tokaido series by Hiroshige

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays), 1814. Here, the actor plays the role of an exiled statesman

Women with Salt Pails;The Noda Tama River in Mutsu Province…, late 1780s. Creator
Women with Salt Pails; The Noda Tama River in Mutsu Province, from an untitled series of the Six Tama Rivers, late 1780s

Women Visiting a Tea Stall on the Precincts of a Temple, early 1790s. Creator: Ch?bunsai Eishi
Women Visiting a Tea Stall on the Precincts of a Temple, early 1790s

Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama, 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho (Japanese)
Women Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama, 1780s

Women of the Tatsumi District (from the series Eastern Customs of the Present Day), c. mid 1780s

Women Making Clothing, early 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825)
Women Making Clothing, early 1790s

Women in a Tea House, late 1780s. Creator: Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)
Women in a Tea House, late 1780s. This elegant print provides a glimpse into the private life of the courtesan, recording a quiet moment of enjoying tea

Women by a Palanquin... late 1790s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Women by a Palanquin (from the series Chinese and Japanese Poems by Seven Year Old Girls of Recent Times), late 1790s

Woman Running Past a Willow Tree in a Breeze, 1766 or 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese)
Woman Running Past a Willow Tree in a Breeze, 1766 or 1767

Woman Representing Good Fortune, 1753-1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Woman Representing Good Fortune, 1753-1806

Woman Digging Clams; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s. Creator
Woman Digging Clams; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Woman Carrying Two Black Buckets Across a Bridge, 1786-1864. Creator: Gototei Kunisada (Japanese)
Woman Carrying Two Black Buckets Across a Bridge, 1786-1864

Women in a Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, early 1790s. Creator: Ch?bunsai Eishi (Japanese)
Women in a Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, early 1790s

Women Hanging Laundry to Dry on a Balcony, early 1790s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese)
Women Hanging Laundry to Dry on a Balcony, early 1790s

Women Chasing Crickets on an Autumn Moor, early 1790s. Creator: Ch?bunsai Eishi (Japanese
Women Chasing Crickets on an Autumn Moor, early 1790s. In the waning days of summer, autumn insects begin to sing, heralding the approach of autumn

Women Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies, mid 1790s. Creator: Ch?bunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756-1829)
Women Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies, mid 1790s. A group of women amuse themselves by chasing fireflies next to a stream. A sense of movement is conveyed by their sleeves fluttering in the breeze

Women and Children Walking Along the Sumida River, early 1800s. Creator: Katsushika Hokusai
Women and Children Walking Along the Sumida River, early 1800s

Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine, early 1790s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho (Japanese)
Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine, early 1790s

Woman Writing, 1753-1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Woman Writing, 1753-1806

Woman with an Octopus; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s. Creator
Woman with an Octopus; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Woman with a Hand Mirror (from the series The Six Tama Rivers of the Floating World), c. early 1830s

Woman with a Fan in her Left Hand Combing her Hair, 1786-1864. Creator: Gototei Kunisada (Japanese)
Woman with a Fan in her Left Hand Combing her Hair, 1786-1864

Woman Standing Beside a Plum Tree, c. 1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865)
Woman Standing Beside a Plum Tree, c. 1850

Woman Reading a Letter... 1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Woman Reading a Letter (from the series Seven Episodes in the Life of Komachi in the Floating World), 1806

Woman Preparing to Play Go. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865)
Woman Preparing to Play Go

Woman Passing a Roadside Shop Near Oji, early 1800s. Creator: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese
Woman Passing a Roadside Shop Near Oji, early 1800s

Woman Performing the Tea Ceremony, c. 1820. Creator: Eizan Kikugawa (Japanese, 1787-1867)
Woman Performing the Tea Ceremony, c. 1820

Woman of the Yoshiwara, 1753-1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Woman of the Yoshiwara, 1753-1806

Woman Looking at a Hanging Scroll, c. 1740s. Creator: Nishikawa Sukenobu (Japanese, 1671-1754)
Woman Looking at a Hanging Scroll, c. 1740s

Woman Measuring a Mans Gown (from the series Twelve Occupations of Women), late 1790s

Wisdom King of Great Awe-inspiring Power (Daiitoku myoo), mid-1800s. Creator: Unknown
Wisdom King of Great Awe-inspiring Power (Daiitoku myoo), mid-1800s. In Esoteric Buddhism, there is one Buddha at the center of the universe, and four additional Buddhas

View of West Lake, 1700s. Creator: Ike Taiga (Japanese, 1723-1776)
View of West Lake, 1700s. West Lake near Hangzhou, China, was a place favored by the Korean and Japanese elite, even though they had never been there

Woman by a Plum Tree Matched with the Wisteria Maiden... c. early 1830s. Creator
Woman by a Plum Tree Matched with the Wisteria Maiden (from a series of women compared to figures from Otsu paintings), c. early 1830s

Chushingura: Act X of The Storehouse of Loyalty, late 1790s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese)
Chushingura: Act X of The Storehouse of Loyalty, late 1790s. Stage Version The hero Gohei bravely plants himself on a chest of armor

Painting Party, 1880. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai (Japanese, 1831-1889)
Painting Party, 1880. This lively painting depicts shogakai, a gathering during which calligraphers and painters created artwork in response to their patrons requests

Plums, Bamboo, and Orchid, 1834. Creator: Yamamoto Baiitsu (Japanese, 1783-1856)
Plums, Bamboo, and Orchid, 1834. In Japan, the literati painter Yamamoto Baiitsu loved the plum and even changed his name to include the word plum

Women on a Veranda, c. 1800. Creator: Hishikawa Sori III (Japanese)
Women on a Veranda, c. 1800

Women Distracting a Child whose Kite is caught in a Tree, c. 1800. Creator: Katsushika Hokusai
Women Distracting a Child whose Kite is caught in a Tree, c. 1800

Woman with Papers in Mouth and Fan in Hand, 1789-1851. Creator: Keisai Eisen (Japanese, 1790-1848)
Woman with Papers in Mouth and Fan in Hand, 1789-1851

Woman Watching Young Couple Embrace on a Veranda, late 1760s. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese)
Woman Watching Young Couple Embrace on a Veranda, late 1760s

Woman of the Yoshiwara with Girl, 1753-1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753?-1806)
Woman of the Yoshiwara with Girl, 1753-1806

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"Exploring the Artistic Treasures of 1615-1868: A Glimpse into Japan's Rich Cultural Heritage" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Japanese art from the period between 1615 and 1868. This era, known as the Edo period, witnessed a flourishing artistic scene that produced masterpieces by renowned artists such as Kawanabe Kyosai, Ando Hiroshige, Utagawa Hiroshige, and many others. One remarkable artwork is "Full Moon with Crow on Plum Branch, " created by Kawanabe Kyosai in the 1880s. This mesmerizing piece combines elements of nature and symbolism to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. Another masterpiece from this era is Ando Hiroshige's "Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake" painted in 1857. The artist skillfully captures a fleeting moment of rain showering down upon a bustling bridge, showcasing his keen observation skills. Hiroshige's talent shines again in his work titled "Evening Snow at Kambara. " Painted in 1833, this piece transports viewers to a serene winter landscape along the Tokaido road, inviting them to experience the tranquility of snowfall. Utagawa Hiroshige also leaves an indelible mark with his print series "The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. " One standout piece is "Yokkaichi: View of the Mie River, " which showcases his mastery over composition and perspective while depicting life along Japan's famous Tokaido route. Moving beyond landscapes, we encounter intriguing portrayals such as "Woman as an Itinerant Monk: Onna Komuso (Otsu-e)" from the late 1600s or early 1700s. Created by an unknown artist during this period, it offers insight into gender roles and spiritual practices of the time. Tani Bunch.