Japanese Actor Prints

Colorful woodblock prints of Japanese actors and performers in traditional attire, highlighting cultural themes and artistic styles of the Edo period.

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Ghost of the Renegade Monk Seigen in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Second Month, 1783 1778-1788 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; center sheet of triptych . Katsukawa Shunsho

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as the Peddler Soga no Juro Sukenari 1761 Torii Kiyomitsu Japanese. The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as the Peddler Soga no Juro Sukenari 57029

Geisha binds its belt. A geisha binds its belt (OBI) and stands for a Japanese Ziler (Koto) that rests on a black lacquered coffin. With two poems.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Kakogawa Honzo in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Kawarazaki Theater in the Fifth Month, 1795. Katsukawa Shun'ei; Japanese, 1762-1819. Date: 1790-1800. Dimensions: 38.3 x 25.5 cm (15 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.). Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

An Unidentified Actor 1762-1819 Katsukawa Shun'ei 川春英 Japanese. An Unidentified Actor 56009

Actor Print, Utagawa Kunisada, 1822

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Ghost of the Renegade Monk Seigen in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Second Month, 1783 1778-1788 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; center sheet of triptych . Katsukawa Shunsho

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Kunii Kurando in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at te Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1773-1783. Dimensions: 31.7 x 14.9 cm (12 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Nagao Terutora in the Play Kuruma-gakari Tekuda no Gumbai, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1783. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1778-1788. Dimensions: 32.5 x 14.8 cm (12 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Courtesan and fawn, composition symbolising Jurojin, print from the series Mitate Shichifukujun" (Image of Seven Lucky Gods); surimono. Gakutei, Yashima (1786?-1868), graphic artist

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play "Nanakusa Fukki Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1718. Torii Kiyonobu I; Japanese, 1664-1729. Date: 1718. Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. Hand-colored woodblock print; o-oban, tan-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Attorto IIsiziwa III moved, to live in life.

The actor Fujimura Handayu II as Nowake no Mae in the play "Tategami Teika Kazura," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1719. Okumura Toshinobu; Japanese, active c. 1717-50. Date: 1719. Dimensions: 33.3 x 15.4 cm (13 x 6 in.). Hand-colored woodblock print; hosoban, urushi-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro IV in a Shibaraku Role, Possibly from the Play Ima o Sakari Suehiro Genji (The Genji Clan Now at Its Zenith), Performed at the Nakamura Theater from the First Day of the Eleventh Month, 1768 1763-1773 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Ichikawa Yaozo (Tachibanaya) Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769-1825). Ichikawa Yaozo (Tachibanaya), ca. 1795. Color woodblock print on paper, 14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (37.2 x 25.1 cm). Asian Art ca. 1795

Ō Giri Shosagoto: Der Schauspieler Sawamura Gennosuke Als Minamoto No Ushiwakamaru Schenkung Gerhard Schack

Sojo Henjo, from the series Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen) 1809-1822 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Kikukawa Eizan

Tachiban's courtesan From the House of pleasures Tsuruya

Onnagata actor Iwai Hanshiro V. Utagawa, Kunisada I (1786-1864), graphic artist

Kisegawa from The Matsubaya Bawdy House /Matsubaya No Uchi, from The Series: Beautiful Women SEVEN KOMACHI /BOJIN NANACHI Utagawa, toyokuni (1769 1825)

Japan: 'Portraits and Poems of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals'. Album of thirty-six paintings and poems by Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631-1705). Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631 - April 23, 1705), born Sumiyoshi Hirozumi, was a Japanese painter from Kyoto. He became the first official painter of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate, and was a Yamato-e artist, a painting technique based on traditional Japanese subjects and culture.

Geisha wraps her belt, A geisha wraps her belt (obi) and stands for a Japanese zither (koto) resting on a black lacquered chest. With two poems, courtesan, hetaera, Kurizono (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1825 - c. 1830, paper, polishing, h 196 mm × w 178 mm

Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Sarumawashi or Monkey Showman ca. 1720-25 Torii Kiyonobu I Japanese. Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Sarumawashi or Monkey Showman 56766

Hinazuru of the Keizetsuro, from the series Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryo kurabe) (Keizetsuro Hinazuru) 1789-1800 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Kitagawa Utamaro

Begonias of Mount Ashigara (Ashigarayama no shukaido) Bando Hikosaburo V as Yamauba, from the series Contemporary Versions of Thirty-six Selected Flowers (Tosei mitate sanjurokkasen) 1862 Japan. Color woodblock print; chirimen-e . Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II 1765-1775 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Torii Kiyomitsu I

It is good to wear new clothing; Kisohajimeyoshi; A series for the Hanazono poets association; Hanazono bantsuzuki. A Japanese woman attracts a kimono with a pattern of plum blossom and medallions. Behind her a folded belt (OBI) and a kimono. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs that indicated which activities did not or better not to be taken on certain days by people born in a given year.

The actor Segawa Kikunojo V, on the occasion of his death. Donation Gerhard Schack

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Arakawa Taro in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1773-1783. Dimensions: 29.9 x 14 cm (11 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Actor Sawamura Sōjūrō III in the Role of Shimada Jūzaburō, from the series "Image of Actors on Stage" ca. 1795 Utagawa Toyokuni I Japanese Toyokuni's series "Kabuki Actors on Stage" was published between 1794 and 1796. In contrast to his rival To-shu-sai Sharaku, who exaggerated actors' climactic poses (mie) in close-up images, Toyokuni portrayed actors standing in relaxed poses. From the late eighteenth century on, Toyokuni and his numerous Utagawa-school disciples dominated the production of ukiyo-e prints of Kabuki stars.Toyokuni here presents Sawamura Sōjūrō III (1753-1801) in the role of Shimada Jūzaburō in the play Faithful Courtesans in Yoshiwara. The actor's trousers are decorated with a simplified chrysanthemum design and a stylized pattern of water known as kanze mizu, which became closely associated with Sōjūrō III and influenced textile fashion more widely. A Noh robe decorated with the kanze mizu pattern is on view in this gallery. The simplified background and kimono

Portrait of a wrestler with an umbrella Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

Seated lady looking left, gesturing., 1770. Woodcuts., Page from book

An Actor as Senzai, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)". Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1770. Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 6 in. Color woodblock print; page from illustrated book. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The actors Ichikawa Yaozo lll (R) as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sakata Hangoro lll (L) as Kosodate Kannonbo. Toshusai Sharaku ; Japanese, active 1794-95. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 38.1 x 25.4 cm (15 x 10 in.). Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashiya Doman in the Play Kikyo-zome Onna Urakata, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Seventh Month, 1776. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1771-1781. Dimensions: 33.4 x 14.9 cm (13 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

It is good to wear new clothing, Totoya Hokkei, c. 1822 print A Japanese woman attracts a kimono with a pattern of plum blossom and medallions. Behind her a folded belt (OBI) and a kimono. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or should not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Japan paper color woodcut dressing oneself, getting dressed. standing figure - AA - female human figure

It is good to take a woman, Totoya Hokkei, c. 1822 A standing woman next to a miniature landscape on a table with the figures Jô and Uba, together the symbol for a long and happy wedding life. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or should not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Japan paper color woodcut

Portrait of Tomimoto Toyohina; Tomimoto Toyohina. Bust portrait of the famous Tomimoto Toyohina beauty. She reads a long surimono with a pattern of chrysanthemums. (Bijinga)

Young Woman Walking Near a Stream. Ishikawa Toyonobu; Japanese, 1711-1785. Date: 1755-1765. Dimensions: 12 x 5 3/4 in. Color woodblock print; hosoban, benizuri-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Sakata Hangoro III in the Role of Yahazu no Yadahei 1789-1799 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Tôshûsai Sharaku

Japan, Matora, Ôishi, Tajirô shozô Yugiri no koga o mosha Matora, An old painting of the courtesan Yugiri from the Tajirô collection by Matora, The courtesan Yugiri puts her hair up with a pin. On her lap lies a book. With several poems. The print is a b-copy., print, prent, surimono, prints, Japan (collection), height 210 mm, width 185 mm, Japanese, 1794 - 1833, print maker, printmaker, 1890 - 1900, paper, colour woodcut, colour woodblock print, blind printing

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Ko no Moronao June 1786 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Ko no Moronao 36644

Actors in the roles of Toki Jirô and Urasato. Utagawa, Yoshitora (fl. ca 1850-1880), graphic artist

Nakamura Matsue II as a Woman Standing on a Hill 1773 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. Nakamura Matsue II as a Woman Standing on a Hill 36856

Woman with bundle twigs and kite, Katsushika Hokusai, 1890 - 1900 print The print is a copy from the Late Meiji period (1868-1912), no original is known. paper color woodcut (flying a) kite. woodgathering, woodgatherer

THE ACTOR NAKAMURA SHIKAN in A BLACK KIMONO IN THE ROLE OF ISHIKAWA GOEMON Kunisada, UTAGAWA (1786 1864)

Standing Courtesan, 1827 print An Osaka Surimono from an actor in the role of a Courtisane. Onoe Kikugoro III (act. 1820-1830) staged in a piece in 1826 in the Kado Theater in Osaka. With four poems. paper color woodcut / polishing actor (on the stage)

The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as the Gion prostitute Onayo in the play "Hana-ayame Bunroku Soga," performed at the Miyako Theater in the fifth month, 1794. Katsukawa Shun'ei; Japanese, 1762-1819. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 31.6 x 21.7 cm (12 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.). Color woodblock print; aiban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: KATSUKAWA SHUN'EI.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Dressed in Kamishimo. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (31.8 x 14.3 cm). Date: ca. 1775. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Actor Ichimura Shichijuro (Uzaemon X) as Senzaimaru. Torii Kiyomitsu I; Japanese, 1735-1785. Date: 1754-1764. Dimensions: . Color woodblock print; hosoban, benizuri-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo I as Kawazu Saburo in the play "Kaido Ichi Izu no Harugoma," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1766. Torii Kiyomitsu I; Japanese, 1735-1785. Date: 1766. Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. Color woodblock print; hosoban, benizuri-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai ca. 1782 Katsukawa Shunshō　川春章 Japanese. The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai 36598

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Hairdreser Komagata Ikkaku in the Play Fuji no Yuki Kaikei Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the First Month, 1770 1765-1775 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Spirit of Joro-gumo (Harlot Spider) Disguised as the Maiko Tsumagiku (), in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no Kisewata (), Performed at the Nakamura Theater () in the Eleventh Month, 1781 (). Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1776-1786. Dimensions: 32.3 x 15.3 cm (12 11/16 x 6 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Fujiwara no Shôshi Jôtô monin (title on object) A series about those who still have their teeth (series title) Shôshikai bantsuzuki (series title on object), Court lady Fujiwara no Shôshi (988-1074) became Empress Akiko, later she entered the monastery and took the name Jôtô monin. With three poems., Totoya Hokkei (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1822, paper, colour woodcut, h 224 mm × w 185 mm

The Actor Ichikawa Raizo I. Torii Kiyomitsu I; Japanese, 1735-1785. Date: 1761. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 5 3/4 in. Color woodblock print; hosoban, benizuri-e. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as the Boathouse Man Kurofune Chuemon in the Play Sakai-cho Soga Nendaiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1771. Katsukawa Shunsho ; Japanese, 1726-1792. Date: 1766-1776. Dimensions: 31.6 x 14.4 cm (12 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban; from a multisheet composition (). Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The BeautyOhisa. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro, Japanese, 1753-1806

Vermomde Courtesane, 1840 - 1841 print Play player Ichikawa Morinosuke II in the role of the disguised Courtisane Atsumori, in the piece "Suma No Miyako Gempei Tsutsuji". Atsumori was a Tayu, a Courtisane of the highest rank. paper color woodcut portrait of actor, actress. courtesan, hetaera. female impersonation by actor

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II as Kajiwara Genta Kagetoki in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772 1767-1777 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban; left sheet of a multisheet composition ( ) . Katsukawa Shunsho

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in an Unidentified Role 1767-1777 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Courtisane Hanamurasaki from the Tamaya house; Tamaya Uchi Hanamurasaki; Famous flowers from the refined lust houses; Furyu Seiro Meika Awase. Courtisane against background with pink cloud motif above top of bamboo fence with lanterns and trees with pink blossom.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro 2nd as a Samurai 1771-72 Katsukawa Shunsh Japanese. The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro 2nd as a Samurai. Katsukawa Shunsh (Japanese, 1726-1792). Japan. 1771-72. Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

The Actor Yamashita Kosasaburo 1715-1725 Japan. Hand-colored woodblock print; hosoban, urushi-e . Katsukawa Terushige

The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel (Ōgiya no uchi Hanaōgi) 1790s Ichirakutei Eisui Japanese The courtesan Hanaōgi fiddles with one of the hairpins holding her magnificent coiffure in place. She grasps a semitransparent circular fan that recalls her brothels name, Ōgiya, literally “House of Fans.” Hanaōgi was a name used by a succession of high-ranking courtesans of this house. This image is in all likelihood meant to represent Hanaōgi VI, who was known to be talented in poetry, singing, and other literary arts.. The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel (Ōgiya no uchi Hanaōgi) 56096

Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chōkichi. Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japan, Edo, 1786-1865). circa 1850. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print; one sheet from a triptych

Life and death, Hana Go, from Chapter 39 of the Tales of Genji, Tokyo, by Utagawa Yoshiiku.

The Handtowel or Woman of Good Character. - from the series 'The Twelve Physiognomies of Beautiful Women', 1802-1804. Kitagawa Utamaro

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai ca. 1780-85 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese. The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai 36765

Actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu as Young Samurai riding on Horse-back Ishikawa Toyonobu Japanese. Actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu as Young Samurai riding on Horse-back 55147

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tonase in the Play Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Ninth Month, 1780 1775-1785 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Portrait of an Actor. Utagawa Kunimune I (Japan, active circa 1818, died 1829). Japan, circa 1818-1830. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Japan: 'Portraits and Poems of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals'. Album of thirty-six paintings and poems by Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631-1705). Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631 - April 23, 1705), born Sumiyoshi Hirozumi, was a Japanese painter from Kyoto. He became the first official painter of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate, and was a Yamato-e artist, a painting technique based on traditional Japanese subjects and culture.

Busteportret Van de Courtisane Kisegawa Uit HET HET MATSUBAYA HUIS., Kitagawa Utamaro, 1795-1800 print Courtisane's boste portrait with loose hair, the hands under her obi on which dragon motif; Against yellow background. In addition to the print title The names of her two Kamuro (youngest helpers of a courtesane): Sasano and Takeno. Japan paper color woodcut courtesan, hetaera

The actors Onoe Kikugoro III as Hayano Kanpei and Mimasu Gennosuke as Enya Hangan 1822 Japan. Color woodblock print; oban . Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)

An Actor as a Boy, c. 1793, Katsukawa Shun'ei; Publisher: Tsutaya Jūzaburō, Japanese, 1762 - 1819, 12 1/16 × 5 5/16 in. (30.6 × 13.5 cm) (image, sheet, hosoban), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 18th century

Hananoto of the Ebiya in Kyōmachi 1-chome, from the series Songs of the Four Seasons in the Pleasure Quarters, 1690-1730. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868). Color woodblock print; sheet: 37.6 x 26.2 cm (14 13/16 x 10 5/16 in.).

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo I as Yorimasa 1770 Ippitsusai Bunch Japanese. The Actor Ichikawa Komazo I as Yorimasa. Ippitsusai Bunch (Japanese, active ca. 1765-1792). Japan. 1770. Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

Yashima Gakutei was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyoka poetry and surimono woodblock works.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Osada no Taro ( ) in the Play Ima o Sakari Suehiro Genji ( ), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ( ) in the Eleventh Month, 1768 ( ) 1763-1773 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

. Color woodblock print; hosoban; from a multisheet composition ( ) . Katsukawa Shunko I

Print 19th century Utagawa Kunisada Japanese. Print 58058

First right - Fresh waves: Bandô Mitsugoro III in the role of Tawara Matatarô; Ichiban Migi - Suzunami; A comparison of roosters; Niwatori Awase. The actor Bandô Mitsugorô III (1775-1832), seen from the front, the hands on the hilt of his sword. Plevieren on clothing refer to the year of the bird 1825 and be associated with water. The diamond-shaped weapon (mon) is from the actor.

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Spirit of Joro-gumo (Harlot Spider) Disguised as the Maiko Tsumagiku ( ), in the Play Shitenno Tonoi no Kisewata ( ), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ( ) in the Eleventh Month, 1781 ( ) 1776-1786 Japan. Color woodblock print; hosoban . Katsukawa Shunsho

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Arashi Kichisaburo III. Toyohara Kunichika; Japanese, 1835-1900. Date: 1864. Dimensions: . Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Print 19th century Utagawa Kunisada Japanese. Print 58051

Kinokuniya, Kinokuniya Sawamura Sanj-ro III as Oboshi Yuranosuke., Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, 1794., 1 print : woodcut, color ; 38.1 x 25.4 cm., A full-length portrait of the actor Sawamura Sanj-ro III, facing left, holding a fan, in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kyo no Jiro Disguised as an Uiro (Panacea) Peddler from the Play Kagami-ga-ike Omokage Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1770. Ippitsusai Buncho; Japanese, active c. 1755-90. Date: 1765-1775. Dimensions: 31.4 x 14.2 cm (12 3/8 x 5 9/16 in.). Color woodblock print; hosoban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Artist: Kitao Masanobu, Japanese, 1761-1816, Kyoka poet ImadaHeyazumi, Polychrome woodblock print: a book page, hand colored, sheet: 9 3/16 × 6 1/2 in. (23.3 × 16.5cm), Japan, Japanese, Edo period(1615-1868), Works on Paper -Prints

Scene from Noh Dance. Artist: Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (19.7 x 17.5 cm). Date: ca. 1820. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Woman on cliff The Kôya river in Kii, number six Kii - sono roku (title on object) The six jewels of rivers (series title) Mutamagawa no uchi (series title on object), A woman stands at a cliff, a waterfall and mountains in the distance. The Kôya River is located south of the cities of Nara and Osaka, in the Kii province. With two poems, waterfall, Utagawa Sadakage (mentioned on object), Japan, 1832, paper, colour woodcut, h 201 mm × w 184 mm

Lady leaning on box painting, 1770, Woodcuts, Page from book

Plum blossom; Ume no Hana; A series of five prints for the Katsushika poets' association: colors of the arrested spring; Katsushika Goban - Haru No Akbonosome. A young lady is wearing a kimono with plum blossom pattern. With two poems.

Band Hikosabur III in the Role of Sugawara no Michizane ca. 1796 Utagawa Toyokuni I Japanese. Band Hikosabur III in the Role of Sugawara no Michizane. Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769-1825). Japan. ca. 1796. Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Edo period (1615-1868). Prints

Nakamura Kuzō II Portraying Seller of Birds for Release, from the play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japan, 1797-1861). 1847, 9th month. Prints; woodblocks. Color woodblock print

Ōatari ōatari: The actor Sawamura Tosshō as Umegae. Donation Gerhard Schack

The Third Rank Minamoto no Yorimasa (Genzanmi Yorimasa), from the series Six Immortal Samurai Poets (BukeRokkasen). Artist: Yashima Gakutei, Japanese, ca. 1786-1868

The Courtesan Komurasaki of the Kadoebi House Compared to Taira no Tadanori, from the series Six Poems of Love and Valor. Date: twelfth month 1879. Dimensions: 27 cm x 19 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

A standing lady reading., 1770, Woodcuts, Page from book

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Bando Shuka I in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi. Utagawa School; Japanese, 19th century. Date: 1855. Dimensions: . Color woodblock print; oban. Origin: Japan. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Sumida river in the winter; Selection of famous places in Edo during the four seasons.; Toto Shiki Meisho Tsukushi. Man with pipe in left hand, looking at fan-shaped cartouche in which face on boat on river in winter landscape; Against blue background.

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