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Woodblock print of a seated woman in a patterned kimono with a cup, beside a railing, wisteria, pines and an arched red bridg

亀井戸

1854

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned purple kimono beneath a yellow canopy against a teal background.

弥生花くらべ

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono beside yellow chrysanthemums, with a red title cartouche.

召使おはつ

1852

Woodblock print of three kabuki actors of the Nakamura family in bold costumes and makeup, with Japanese captions on yellow.

古今俳優中村家元祖歌右衛門・二代目歌右衛門・三代目歌右衛門

1862

Woodblock print of three women in patterned kimono reading a book on wooden stairs, with a theatre signboard above.

神楽月顔見せの光景

Japanese woodblock print of a woman playing a koto beside an open book showing a seated poet and text.

五十五番大納言公任

Woodblock print of a reclining man in a floral kimono and a woman in green behind a patterned screen, with a red title cartou

源氏後集余情藤のうら葉

1858

Woodblock print of a woman in a chrysanthemum-patterned kimono holding a yellow parasol, with grasses and flowers behind her.

安部の保名河原崎権十郎・あべの童子・葛の葉姫中村芝翫

1861

Woodblock print of a woman in a blue kimono holding a yellow fan, with a golden pavilion vignette at upper left.

洛東白拍子

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robes with crossed arms, sword, and red leggings, with calligraphy text.

関三十郎

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a staff, with a red fence and willow branches behind him.

The Hero Danshichi Kurobei in Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami

1900

Woodblock print of a kabuki-style warrior on a brown horse beside a masked figure in a patterned robe, under a night sky.

Benkei leaping on Tosabô's horse

1856

Woodblock print of a man in a patterned kimono beside a golden fish display and a blue-white awning at night.

Water verkoper tijdens een zomer nacht

1856

Woodblock print of two men in patterned kimono struggling in snow beside bamboo, with a calligraphic label above.

Jihizô and Jokozô fighting in snow

1856

Woodblock print of two warriors with swords fighting on a tiled roof under a full moon, with birds and a dragon ornament.

Hakkenden heroes fighting on roof

1856

Woodblock print of a warrior in red robes battling a giant carp in rough waves, with a sword raised and calligraphy panels ab

Kitsugawa Yoemon vecht met een reusachtige karper

1856

Woodblock print of a bloodied man with a sword kneeling on a boat at night, with a crowd on the riverbank.

Shirai Gonpachi pleegt zelfmoord op een boot

1856

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono with a bridge, pine trees and travelers in the background.

Hodogaya

1852

Woodblock print of three kabuki actors in an interior, one reading, one holding a fan, with pine branches and a round poem ca

The actors Ichikawa Kuzō, Sawamura Tanosuke, and Nakamura Shikan

1861

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor seated with folded arms in a purple patterned kimono against a dark blue background.

An actor in the role of Iwagawa Jirokichi

1859

Woodblock print of a seated woman and a man in a blue crested kimono beside a railing under blossoming branches at night.

Mitsūji preparing tea

1849

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a grey checkered kimono and blue sash, barefoot, with arm folded across his body.

The actor Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII in the role of Yosaburō

1853

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red patterned kimono with a sword, standing among pine and bamboo branches.

An actor in the role of Akugenta Yoshihira

1847

Woodblock print of a fierce bearded monk seated in dark robes, holding a ritual bell amid white waves and rain.

The Monk Mongaku Shōnin

1839

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono, one in dark robe with checkered design, the other in floral green g

Actors in the roles of Kono Moronau and Kaoyo

1855

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors, one with white hair holding a staff, beside chrysanthemums and a checkered curtain.

The Number 3 (San) for the Play Sanryaku no maki: Actor as Kiichi Hōgan

1856

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a blue coin-patterned robe holding a fan, with a red box behind him.

The Salve Vendor: Ichikawa Danjūrō IX as Toraya Tōkichi

1852

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned robes before a night garden with a pond and stone lantern.

The Syllable To for Long-tailed Rooster (Tōtenkō): Actors Ichikawa Ebizô V as Toshibei and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Suk…

1856

Japanese woodblock print with a kabuki actor pulling a rope, a riverside boat scene, and decorative panels with calligraphy.

Thirteen Brigade, North Group; Banba; The Actor Sawamura Tanosuke III as the Apprentice Chōkichi

1861

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in red plum-blossom kimono holding swords against a blue background.

Toneri Umeōmaru and Toneri Sakuramaru from the play Sugawara Denjū Tenarai Kagami

1900

Woodblock print of a man with a fan, two women in patterned kimono, and a pine tree with plum blossoms.

Viewing Plum Blossoms

1858

Woodblock print of an armored warrior wrestling a striped tiger among rocks and bamboo, with calligraphy on a pink cartouche.

Watōnai Capturing a Tiger

1839

Woodblock print of a woman in a white kimono on a boat under a full moon, with a river and red banner behind her.

White

1847

Blue woodblock print of a courtesan and young attendant in patterned kimonos beneath falling cherry blossoms.

Yatsuhashi of the Naka-Manjiya, kamuro Wakaba and Yayoi

1831

Woodblock print of a woman in a yellow plaid kimono holding a white cloth before a veranda with blossoming trees.

Yellow

1847

Woodblock print of young women in kimono gathered on a theater balcony, one reading a book, with a hanging lantern above.

Young Women in a Theater Balcony

1829

Japanese woodblock print of a woman with a staff and traveling hat beside a sea view with a snowy mountain and sailboats.

Yui

1838

Japanese woodblock print with kabuki actor portraits, a waterfall shrine scene with torii gate, a fox, and calligraphy panels

Ō Brigade, Extra (Bangai), Ōji: Actors Segawa Senjo as Kuzunoha and Kawarazaki Gonjūrō I as Abe no Yasuna

1863

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors under hanging cherry blossoms, one playing a shamisen beside a standing figure in a dark

A Scene from the Play Hana no hoka ni waka no kyokuzuki

1846

Woodblock print of kabuki actors on a stone staircase beside a ginkgo tree, with a temple gate and crowd behind.

Act I: Enya and Lady Kaoyo Trying to Pacify Wakasanosuke and Moronao

1835

Woodblock print of samurai and women in an interior with shoji screens, a pine tree garden, and a stone lantern.

Act II: Wakasanosuke Watching Honzō Wipe His Sword after Cutting a Pine Branch; Konami Receiving Rikiya with Refreshment

1835

Woodblock print of samurai and kimono-clad figures in a dramatic scene with a drawn sword, wooden fence and tiled roof.

Act III: Enya Held from Attacking Moronao by Honzō; Kampei Sending Bannai Outside of the Castle to Receive Honzō's Gi…

1835

Japanese woodblock print of samurai in a palace interior, one standing warrior holding a drawn sword before a sliding door.

Act IV: Enya Asking for Yuranosuke before Committing Suicide; Yuranosuke Shows the Sword Used for Suicide to Enya's R…

1835

Japanese woodblock print of samurai in a snowy garden and an interior fight scene with a woman in pink.

Act IX: Oishi Disguises Yuranosuke as a Komusō (Flute-Playing Monk); Oishi Attacks Honzō for Having Brought about Eny…

1835

Woodblock print of seated samurai on a veranda and a woman in a palanquin carried along a green path.

Act VI: Kampei Signing the Roll of the Forty-Seven Rōnin; Okaru, after Being Sold, is Taken by Palanquin to Kyoto Bro…

1835

Woodblock print of women in kimono under pine trees by the sea, with snow-capped Mount Fuji rising in the background.

Act VIII: Konami's Bridal Procession

1835

Woodblock print of swordsmen attacking a seated man in a tatami room, with a separate scene of a man writing beside a woman.

Act X: Gihei, Proving His Loyalty, Defies the Rōnin to Move Him; Gihei Writing a Letter of Divorce before His Father-…

1835

Woodblock print of samurai kneeling before a stone memorial under a snowy pine tree, with a cloth-covered offering.

Act XI, End: The Rōnin Paying Homage to the Tomb of Enya at the Temple Sengakuji, Having Brought the Head of Moronao…

1835

Woodblock print of samurai fighting in snow at night under a full moon, with a snowy pine tree and rooftops behind them.

Act XI: Moronao is Dragged from Hiding and Identified by Yuranosuke, then Killed; Moronao's Retainers Being Pursued

1835

Woodblock print of a kneeling woman in a black patterned kimono holding a teacup, before a dotted blue screen.

Actor in a Role of Kogorō's Wife, Osen in the Play Na ni Takashi Mariuta Jitsuroku

1855

Color woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono posing beside swords, with calligraphy panels behind him.

Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chōkichi

1850

Woodblock print of an actor as an archer with a bow beside a tree at night, a fallen figure with an arrow below.

Actor in the role of Toriyama Akisaku in the Play Shiranui Monogatari

1859

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in blue kimono, one seated with a fan and one leaning forward holding a folded fan, in a

Actors Bandō Sajūrō I as Mumata Junsai, Bandō Takesaburō I as Oguri Sōtan

1851

Woodblock print of three kabuki actors in circular red medallions, one in bold white face makeup, on a speckled cream backgro

Actors Ichikawa Danjūrō V as Akushichibei Kagekiyo, Ichikawa Danjūrō VI as Hanakawado Sukeroku, and Ichikawa Kodanji…

1861

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono, one scowling above the other, with Japanese text at upper left.

Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V as Tetsugatake and Onoe Kikugorō IV as Iwakawa

1858