Kuniyoshi Collection (#7)

Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Private Collection

Shakuhachi Player. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Shakuhachi Player. Private Collection

Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Private Collection

Cats. From the Series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Triptych), ca 1848. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Cats. From the Series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Triptych), ca 1848. From a private collection

Yang Lin, hero of the Suikoden (Water Margin). Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Yang Lin, hero of the Suikoden (Water Margin). From a private collection

Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo, 1845. The leader of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199) defeated the rival Taira clan in the Genpei War (1180-1185)

Ochanomizu Rain Edo period 1615-1868 mid-19th century
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Life Nichiren Vision Prayer Waves Edo period
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Autumn series Women Pleasures Four Seasons Edo period
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Monk Nichiren Exile Sado Island series Illustration
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Revenge Taira Warriors Edo period 1615-1868
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Album Eighty-eight Prints Series Ogura Imitations
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LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande
LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xund. Chinese general, warlord and founder of the Shu-Han dynasty. Liu Bei on horseback struggling to cross a swiftly flowing river

Soga no taimen, Scene from a Soga play. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 36.1 x 25.3 cm (left panel), 36 x 24.7 cm (center panel)

Hana noen shanaAc, Hana no en: Ushiwakamaru. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, 1855. 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.8 x 25.8 cm

RAcri hakuchAc chAcjun, Lang Libai and Fei Zhangfan. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1826 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.3 x 24.8 cm

Kakinomoto no hitomaro, Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1844 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.3 x 23.1 cm

Nakasaina sonja, Actor in the role of Nakasaina Sonja. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [1847 or 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.9 x 25.7 cm

E o narau kodomo tachi, Children in a painting class. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.8 x 25.8 cm

KinhyAcshi yAcrin, hero of the Suikoden, Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1826 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36 x 24.7 cm. KinhyAcshi yAcrin, hero of the Suikoden

Miyamoto musashi, Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1847 and 1850], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.7 x 24.3 cm

MActAcsei kAcmei unri kAcngAc sAcman dokkasei kAcryAc, Motosei Komei, Unri Kongo Soma, and Rokkasei Koryo. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1826 and 1830]

Fuji no yA'kei, An evening view of Fuji. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [1829 or 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.2 x 18.5 cm

DAcguya jinza hAckaibAc bAckon shimobe gunsuke, Actors in the roles of DAcguya Jinza, HAckaibAc BAckon, and Shimobe Gunsuke

Tamashima ittAc tenjiku tokubei tsukimoto inabanosuke, Actors in the roles of Tamashima Itto, Tenjuku Tokubei, and Tsukimoto Inabanosuke

Gentoku mitabi secchA ni kAcmei o otonou no zu, Xuande visiting Kongming for the third time. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, 1853

Igami no gonta gonta nyAcbAc kosen shA'me kokingo, Actors in the roles of Igami no Gonta, Gontas wife Kosen, and the Kokingo

Tsurishinobu mebae no futsuzuka, Dance performance of Tsuri shinobu mebae no fusuzuka. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut

Fumi yomu musume, Young lady reading a letter. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 33.9 x 22.3 cm (top panel), 33.6 x 22.5 cm (bottom panel)

Oyone magoshichi taheiji, Actors in the roles of Oyone Magoshichi and Taheiji. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Saga gorAc mitsutoki, The warrior saga GorAc Mitsutoki. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1844 and 1848], 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.3 x 24.3 cm

Aoto fujitsuna, The Kamakura period warrior Aoto Fujitsuna. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1845 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color

Shibakari to sentaku, Washing clothes next to a woodpile. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1844 and 1854], 1 print : woodcut, color

Taira no munemori mikazuki osen ebizako no jA, Actors in the roles of Taira no Munemori, Mikazuki Osen, and Ebizako no JA'

Rokudaime iwai hanshirAc shichikaiki tsuizen (shigenoi ko wakare), Iwai HanshirAc VI in a memorial performance. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1835 and 1840], 1 print : woodcut

MukAcjima miyamoto musashi, Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, 1852. 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.4 x 24.8 cm. Print shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of the actor Miyamoto Musashi

Tamaya uchi Usugumo, The courtesan Usugumo of Tama-ya. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 26.1 cm

igiya uchi hanaAcgi, The courtesan Hanao of igi-ya. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861
AIgiya uchi hanaAcgi, The courtesan Hanao of AIgi-ya. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.7 x 25.9 cm

HyAcshigi o utsu bushi, Samurai striking a beat with clappers. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.2 x 12.5 cm

Ishibashi yama, Mount Ishibashi. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.8 x 12.2 cm

Kisibe no matsu, Pine tree on the shore. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1820 and 1860, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.5 x 9.3 cm

Tanizawa tanomo wakatAc kihei iwafuji meshitsukai chiyo, Three actors in the roles of Tanizawa Tanomo, WakatAc Kihei, and Iwafuji Mitsukai Chiyo

Tsubone iwafuji chA'rAc onoe meshitukai hatsu, Three actors in the roles of Tsubo no Iwafuji, ChA'rAc Onoe, and Meishitsukai Hatsu

Hakata kojorAc kezori kuemon komatsuya sAcshichi, Three actors in the roles of Hakata KojorAc, Kezori Kuemon, and Komatsu-ya SAcshichi

Wada yoshimori tomoe gozen yamabuki, Three actors in the roles of Wadai Yoshimori, Tomoe Gozen, and Yamabuki. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854]

Nagoya sanzaburAc fuwa banzaemon katsuragi, Three actors in the roles of Nagoya SanzaburAc, Katsuragi, and Fuwa Banzaemon

Koto to eko, Koto and robe stand. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.9 x 18.1 cm

Oumayagashi no zu, Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [ca. 1834], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.6 x 37.3 cm. Print shows people walking along the shoreline of a river during a rain storm

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"Utagawa Kuniyoshi: A Master of Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints" Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a renowned artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of Japanese ukiyo-e prints. His works encompassed various themes and subjects, showcasing his exceptional talent and creativity. One of his notable pieces is "Saito Oniwakamaru, " created around 1827. This print depicts the legendary warrior Saito no Musashibo Benkei's encounter with young Yoshitsune Minamoto during their fateful meeting at Gojo Bridge. In another masterpiece titled "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " from 1835, Kuniyoshi captures the powerful moment when Buddhist monk Nichiren subdues a raging storm through his spiritual prowess. The vivid colors and intricate details bring this scene to life. Kuniyoshi's skill in portraiture is evident in his works such as "Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake" and "Portrait of Yokogawa Kanhei Munenori. " These captivating portraits showcase not only the physical features but also convey a sense of character and depth. The artist's imagination shines through in prints like "Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall" (ca 1825) and "Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of Dragon King" (1853). These supernatural scenes blend folklore, action, and drama seamlessly. It also explored landscapes in prints like "Catching Whales at Goto and Hirado in Hizen Province or Kishu Province. " This work showcases both natural beauty and human endeavor as fishermen brave treacherous waters to capture these majestic creatures. Furthermore, he delved into historical narratives with prints like "The Ghost of General Taira no Tomomori at the Bottom of the Ocean with the Anchor.