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Woodblock print of yellow chrysanthemums with green leaves on a blue-green background, with red seals at lower right.

Yellow Chrysanthemums on a Blue Ground

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1825

Woodblock print of a mountain over a misty coast with pine trees and travelers in patterned robes on the shore.

Oiso, Odawara, Hakone, Mishima, Numazu

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1840

Japanese woodblock print of a seated man raising a hammer beside a stump, with a standing woman holding a tea cup on a tray.

Ichikawa Komazō III in the Role of Kameō with Iwai Kumesaburō in the Role of Kameō's Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunk…

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1798-99

Japanese woodblock print of a thatched cabin by a rocky shore, a yellow-robed figure seated beside a sweeping servant and mou

The Poet's Cabin in Tatsumi

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1845

Woodblock print of a woman with a high black hairstyle nursing an infant against a grey background.

“Wife,” from the series Connoisseur of Modern Customs (Tōsei fūzoku tsū)

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a couple embracing while crossing a stream beneath willow branches, in muted red, gray and cream tones.

Two Lovers Crossing a River

Torii Kiyonaga, late 18th century

Woodblock print of a boatman poling a rowboat on a snowy river at night between snow-covered cliffs and trees.

Ochanomizu

Utagawa Hiroshige II

Triptych of three women in patterned kimono by a river with boats and a distant city, under pine branches, in blue tones.

Women Near a River

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1850

Woodblock print of a kneeling man in a checked robe beside a tea tray, with calligraphy and snow above.

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII

Utagawa Kunisada I, 1849

Japanese woodblock print of a shrine precinct with teahouses, red lanterns, a tall tree and people in kimono strolling.

Shiba Shinmeisha Uchi (Shatetsu-ro)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of two women with parasols walking through falling snow past pine trees and a red gate.

Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned robe kneeling beneath pink blossoms, holding a comb.

The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji

Utagawa Kunisada I, 1847

Woodblock print of diners on a veranda overlooking a garden pond with stone lanterns and pine trees.

The Musashiya Restaurant, Ushijima (Ushijima, Musashiya), from the series A Collection of Famous Restaurants of Edo (…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838-40

Woodblock print of a teahouse garden with stepping stones, a bamboo fence, and women in kimono beneath cherry blossoms.

Mukojima no Zu (Hira-Iwa)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Line drawing of a tobacco field with leafy plants in the foreground and small figures working among the crops.

Tobacco fields

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1807

Grey ink drawing of a dragon head with bulging eyes and whiskers emerging from swirling dark and pale clouds.

Dragon and clouds

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1808

Pen sketch of a seated samurai in armor with a sword across his lap, with red preliminary lines visible.

Samurai in armor

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1808

Pen sketch of a crowd of Japanese figures in robes and topknots on a street, with several overlapping studies.

Street scene, including a man with a fan

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1808

Ink sketch in a frame of three bust-length figures, two in women's roles with elaborate hairstyles, one with a bald head.

Bust portrait of three actors, two of whom in female roles

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1808

Ink sketch of two folded lotus leaves with radiating veins on a pale sheet, mounted within a light border.

Sketch page with folded lotus leaves

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1808

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono standing beside a black lacquer chest, with mountains and clouds be

Tyttö ja matkalaukku, sarjasta Kahdeksan kaunotarta Omista

Small sketch sheet with grey ink strokes, red inscriptions and a yellow wash, attributed to Utagawa Hiroshige I.

Sketch page

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1807

Sketch of a palanquin with a curved roof resting on carrying poles, with a figure seated inside, drawn in grey ink.

Sketch sheet with sedan chair

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1807

Faint grey ink sketch of a boat with ropes and a figure on pale paper, mounted in a cream frame.

Sketch sheet

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1807

Woodblock print of women in a covered boat on a river, with a boatman poling and teahouses and willows on the bank.

Honjo Komme (Ogura-an)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of seated figures in a balcony room overlooking rooftops, a pagoda, and hills, by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Yushima (Matsu Kane-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of women on a lakeside teahouse veranda, with plum blossoms, a distant town and a pavilion over water.

Ikeno Mata (Horai-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a river with a curved wooden bridge, teahouse, and a covered boat with a woman playing shamisen.

Imadobashi no Zu (Tama-Sho)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of three figures walking by a riverside teahouse with bamboo blinds, blossoming trees and tiled rooftops.

Mimeguri no Kei (Toyoha-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a teahouse courtyard with tall trees, lanterns, and women and children in kimono strolling.

Zoshigaya no Zu (Myoga-ya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of diners in a Japanese restaurant room with Mount Fuji visible through an open window.

The Yaozen Restaurant, San’ya (San’ya, Yaozen), from the series A Collection of Famous Restaurants of Edo (Edo Kōmei…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838-40

Woodblock print of cherry blossom trees below pavilions and pines, with strolling figures and a blue pond.

Sendagi Dangozaka

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856