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Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a hexagonal patterned robe with a sword, by Toshusai Sharaku, c. 1794.

Morita Kan'ya Vll in the Role of Yura Hyogonosuke Nobutada

Tōshūsai Sharaku, c. 1794

Ukiyo-e print of a kabuki actor in a courtesan's elaborate hairpins and patterned kimono against a grey background.

The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo as Shinobu in the guise of the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho

Tōshūsai Sharaku, 1794

Woodblock print of a snowy lake with pine-covered banks, a path with travelers, distant hills and small boats under a pale sk

Evening Snow at Hira (Hira bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)"

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Japanese woodblock print of Emperor Tenji in a blue patterned robe beside a sword, reeds, and pine trees, with poem text.

Emperor Tenji

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1845

Woodblock print of a seated man in red and blue robes unrolling a text scroll beside a sword and writing desk.

Sarumaru Dayû

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1845

Japanese woodblock print of four women in patterned kimono on a veranda beside a cherry tree and lattice screen.

Sugawara of the Tsuruya with Attendants Mumeno and Takeno

Chobunsai Eishi, c. 1787

Woodblock print of three women and a child with a parasol walking past a tree in a rural landscape with fields.

Parrot Komachi, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi)

Chobunsai Eishi, c. 1788

Japanese woodblock print of a kneeling woman offering a flower sprig to a standing figure in patterned kimono.

Onoe Shōroku I as the Ghost of the Shirabyōshi Hanako Standing over Osagawa Shichizō II as Tsumagi, Maid Servant to S…

Utagawa Toyokuni, c. 1810

Japanese woodblock print of women in a hairdressing room, one standing in pink kimono while others kneel attending to hair.

Hairdressing Room (Kamibeya), from the series "Ten Kinds of Incense in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro jisshu ko)"

Torii Kiyonaga, c. 1793/94

Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro [actually Teriha, younger sister o…

Tōshūsai Sharaku, 1794

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a white robe holding a tall staff against a blue background, c. 1768.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro IV possibly as Tenjiku Tokubei in the play "Tenjiku Tokubei Turns the Helm toward Home (Te…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono and striped hakama, with a sword, against a blue background.

Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Osada no Tarô in The Genji Clan Now at Its Zenith (Ima o sakari suehiro Genji)

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1768

Japanese woodblock print of two figures in kimono in an autumn setting, one holding a bamboo flute and yellow basket hat.

Lovers Dressed as Komuso Monks in an Autumn Landscape

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1770

Woodblock print of a black horse with ornate saddle tethered beneath a blossoming cherry tree.

Black Horse Tethered under a Blossoming Cherry Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a brown kimono with a sword and green basket before a lattice screen.

The Actor Onoe Tamizo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho Disguised as a Komuso in the Play Furisode Kisaragi Soga, Performed at…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1772

Woodblock print of a standing figure in patterned kimono beside a green bamboo lattice fence, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Actor Nakamura Riko I as Hakata no Kojoro (?) in the Play Shitenno-ji Nobori Kuyo, Performed at the Ichimura Thea…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1773

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors, one crouching in a yellow patterned kimono and one standing with a sword in fl

The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Hata Rokurozaemon Disguised as the Samurai's Manservant (Yakko) Igaguri Hanehei (left…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1776

Woodblock print of a woman in patterned kimono with star-motif obi beside a red lattice window and bamboo blind.

The Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the Courtesan Miyagino (?) in the Play Go Taiheiki Shiraishi-banashi (?), Performed a…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1780

Woodblock print of a kneeling kabuki actor in a red costume with white trim, holding a staff against a pale backdrop.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in a "Shibaraku" Role, Probably as Kato Hyoeisa Shigemitsu, in the Third Scene of the Pl…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a ginkgo-patterned robe holding a long pole beneath maple branches, c. 1779.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Katsuhei, Servant of a Princely Family, in the Play Uta Kurabe Tosei Moyo, Performed a…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1779

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in white and black robes holding a fan beneath cherry blossom branches.

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Monk Renseibo in the Play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Th…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1780

Japanese woodblock print of two standing figures in patterned kimono before striped sliding screens, c. 1781.

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the Spirit of Joro-gumo (Harlot Spider) Disguised as the Maiko Tsumagiku (right), a…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red floral kimono and tall red hat holding a fan beside a blossoming branch.

Actor Segawa Kikunojô III as a Shirabyôshi Dancer in “The Maiden at Dôjô Temple” (“Musume Dôjô-ji”)

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1783

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in pale kimono and dark hakama bowing beneath cherry blossoms, with a striped screen behind

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as the Monk Izayoibo in the Play Keisei Katabira ga Tsuji, Performed at the Ichimura Theat…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1783

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a grey kimono and black cloak, arms folded, standing before a patterned red screen.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Monk Mongaku Disguised as Seizaemon Bozu in the Play Oakinai Hiru ga Kojima, Perf…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1784

Woodblock print of a pale ghostly woman beside a pink flame, and a man falling backward in fright on a riverbank at night.

Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1782

Triptych Japanese print of four kabuki actors in patterned robes with swords, a large wheel and a wooden gate behind them.

Actors Nakajima Mihoemon II as Fujiwara no Shihei, Ichikawa Ebizô III as Matsuo-maru, Ichikawa Yaozô II as Sakura-mar…

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1776

Triptych print of kabuki actors: two bare-chested men lift a beam while a woman in patterned kimono stands before an orange h

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (center), and Bando Mitsugoro I as Y…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1776

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor with wild hair and black robe standing beside a blossoming plum tree.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Buddhist Monk Wantetsu from Okamidani, in the Fifth Scene of the Play Da…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1778

Japanese woodblock print of three kabuki actors in kimono beside pine trees, one holding a fan, another tending a kettle.

The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I as Matsukaze (right), Ichikawa Komazo II as Ariwara no Yukihira (center), and Iwai Hansh…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1772

Woodblock print of red, purple, and blue morning glories climbing a bamboo trellis among green leaves, with calligraphy at to

Morning Glories

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1840s

Woodblock print of pink plum blossoms and buds on slender branches rising from a gnarled trunk, with calligraphy at upper lef

Blossoming plum branches

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1843/47