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Ukiyo-e (Edo Period)

13,002 works

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a striped sheathed sword, with calligraphy in the margins.

The actor Sawamura Tozo as Kajiwara Heiji Kagetaka

Utagawa Kunimitsu I, c. 1801/18

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono gesturing beneath willow branches and a fan.

The actor Fujikawa Tomokichi II as Okaru, wife of Kanpei

Utagawa Kuniyasu, n.d.

Woman in patterned kimono beside a bamboo screen, with a cat playing at her feet, in a Japanese woodblock print.

Beauty representing winter, from an untitled series of beauties representing the four seasons

Utagawa Kuniyasu, c. 1818/30

Woodblock print of a woman in a pink kimono holding a morning glory in a blue and white bowl, with calligraphy beside her.

Beauty representing autumn, from an untitled series of beauties representing the four seasons

Utagawa Kuniyasu, c. 1818/30

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a plum-blossom kimono holding a red sash, with calligraphy and a fan beside her.

Beauty representing spring, from an untitled series of beauties representing the four seasons

Utagawa Kuniyasu, c. 1818/30

Woodblock print of a young child holding a fan in an oval blue frame, with white chrysanthemums and a patterned kimono.

Painting by Ogata Korin, from the series "Pictures of Famous Paintings (Meiga zue)"

Utagawa Kunimaro I, 1866

Woodblock print of a fierce warrior in patterned robes with a spear and straw hat, surrounded by swirling leaves and grass.

Yang Lin (Kinhyoshi Yorin), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikod…

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1827/30

Woodblock print of tattooed warrior Wu Song wrestling a striped tiger beside a pine tree and bamboo.

Wu Song (Seikaken no san Busho), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the [Popular] Water Margin ([Tsuzok…

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1827/30

Woodblock print of a standing man in an iris-patterned kimono holding a pink blossom branch, with a fan inset above.

Contemporary Six Jewel Faces (Tosei Mutamagao)

Utagawa Sadahide, c. 1830/43

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono, one standing in black and green, one kneeling with an open fan.

Ono no Komachi, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in striped kimono leaning toward a smiling child in a black robe and cap.

Otomo no Kuronushi, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Woodblock print of a woman in grey kimono adjusting her hair beside a child in green robe with a box on its head.

Bunya no Yasuhide, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono, one standing in orange and black, one seated in blue checkered robe, with ca

Ariwara no Narihira, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Woodblock print of a woman in an ivy-patterned kimono with a monk in black robe, with calligraphy in the margins.

Kisen Hoshi, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a checkered kimono holding a child on a bench, with calligraphy beside them.

Sojo Henjo, from the series "Fashionable Children as the Six Immortal Poets (Furyu kodakara rokkasen)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Woodblock print of a woman holding a comic mask to a laughing child, with a framed view of a red bridge above.

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Edo (Fu…

Kikukawa Eizan, early 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman in a kimono with a naked infant, above an inset view of a red temple gate among cherry trees.

Kan'eiji Temple on Toeizan, from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)"

Kikukawa Eizan, early 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono with a child, above a framed view of a shrine gate and Mount Fuji.

Benzaiten Shrine at Shinobugaoka (Shinobugaoka Benzaiten), from the "Fashionable Eight Views of the Eastern Capital (…

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1824/29

Woodblock print of a woman in a yellow kimono reading beside a child, with a theater street view inset above.

The Theater District in Sakai-cho (Sakai cho shibai), from the "Fashionable Eight Views of the Eastern Capital (Furyu…

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1824/29

Japanese woodblock print of a woman and infant with a toy boat, with a framed inset of sailboats returning at Yabase.

Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of a woman combing another's hair, with a framed view of a bridge and mountain above.

Evening Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of a woman and child with a lakeside pavilion and geese in flight in the upper panel.

Descending Geese at Katada (Katada rakugan), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Omi (Furyu Omi hakkei)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1814/17

Japanese woodblock print of a woman carrying a child beside a cat, with a framed view of Enoshima and Mount Fuji above.

Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima), fron the series "Elegant Famous Places in the Various Provinces (Furyu…

Kikukawa Eizan, early 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a seated woman in green kimono beside a screen with chrysanthemums and a temple.

Tamatsushima, from the series "Three Fashionable Young Women (Furyu waka no sannin)"

Kikukawa Eizan, c. 1811/13

Woodblock print of a courtesan in patterned kimono playing a shamisen, with a pink fan cartouche at upper left.

Futatsuryu of Izutsuya as a Musician (Hayashi), from the series "Parade of the Shimanouchi Pleasure Quarter (Shimanou…

Shunshosai Hokuju, 1836

Japanese woodblock print of a costumed figure with a dragon robe and fan beneath cherry blossoms, with framed scenes below.

The Actor Nakamura Matsue III as Keisei Agemaki

Shunshosai Hokuchō, early 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of women in kimono walking beside a black lacquered carriage with a spoked wheel and a parasol.

Women Imitating an Imperial Procession

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1805

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a crested robe reading a scroll, framed by columns of Japanese text and a red seal.

Announcement of performance of Kanjincho by Ichikawa Danjuro VIII to celebrate 200 years of Ichikawa family history

Torii Kiyomine, 1852

Aged woodblock charm sheet with rows of Kannon figures in oval halos above lotus bases and vertical Japanese text.

Charm from Tanigumisan Kegonji Temple

Unknown artist, 1684

Two-panel Japanese woodblock print of kabuki actors: a man playing a flute and a woman holding a sword, by Utagawa Toyokuni I

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro III (right) as Shirokiya Okoma and Matsumoto Koshiro V (left) as her lover Saiza

Utagawa Toyokuni, c. 1816

Printed sheet with rows of small seated Amida Buddha figures on lotus pedestals within double halos.

Amida Buddha

Unknown artist, Early 12th century

Woodblock print of a bearded samurai in armor holding a katana, with columns of Japanese text and a plum branch.

Asahina Saburo

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1840