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Art Institute of Chicago

2,142 works

Japanese woodblock print of snowy riverbank with a boat, pine-covered shrine, and two walking figures under a pale sky.

Snow on the Sumida River, from the series, Snow, Moon, and Flowers

Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1833

Woodblock print of cargo boats on a moonlit river beside a castle with a waterwheel, by Hokusai.

Moonlight on the Yodo River (Yodogawa), from the series "Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsugekka)"

Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1833

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono holding a sword, standing before a shoji screen and staircase.

Actors Nakamura Sukegorô II as Sasano Sangobei (Left) and Ôtani Hiroji III as Satsuma Gengobei (Right) in “Green Will…

Rantokusai Shundô, About 1775

Etching of a thatched cottage among trees with a millstone in front and figures seated near the wall.

Landscape with a Millstone

Allart van Everdingen, n.d.

Etching of a stone tower and building on a wooded cliff above a river, with rocky banks and clouds in the sky.

A River between Rocks, from the series Set of Landscapes

Herman Naijwincx, n.d.

Etching of two laden mules on a path by a stream, with rocky cliffs, a standing figure and large trees.

The Two Mules, from a set of four Italian Landscapes

Jan Both, 1645/50

Etching of a wooded landscape with a woman riding a mule along a rocky path beside a river.

Upright Italian Landscapes: Woman on a Mule

Etching of an ox-cart on a road beneath tall trees, with figures in the foreground and a rocky cliff and distant town behind.

The Ox-Cart, from Upright Italian Landscapes

Jan Both, 1638/52

Etching of a large tree beside a rocky cliff, with travelers and horses on a path and a distant valley.

The Large Tree, from Upright Italian Landscapes

Jan Both, 1638/52

Etching of a large tree over resting figures, with a village with a church spire on a hill beyond rolling fields.

The Edge of the Wood and a Village on a Hill

Anthonie Waterloo, n.d.

Japanese woodblock print of a kneeling woman with a fan beside a roundel showing blossoming cherry trees.

Goten Hill (Goten-yama), from the series "Flower Viewing in Edo (Edo hanami tsukushi)"

Utagawa Kunisada I, c. 1820s

Pencil drawing of a river valley with palm trees, hills, distant buildings and wooded cliffs.

South American Landscape

W. Stubbs, n.d.

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono reaching toward yellow kerria flowers beside a river, with cherry blossoms a

The Ide Jewel River in Yamashiro Province (Yamashiro kuni Ide no Tamagawa), from an untitled series of the Six Jewel…

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1847/52

Woodblock print of a blooming plum branch with pink blossoms on grey bark, set against a pale cream background.

Blooming Plum Tree, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)

Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1814

Woodblock print of two white-sailed boats on a blue lake before a dark mountain, bare trees and a pink sky.

Boats on lake, section of an untitled harimaze print

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1850

Woman in a patterned blue kimono on a wooden bridge above a river, with blossoming trees and a pavilion beyond.

The Mountain Scene from the play Imoseyama (Imoseyama, yama no dan), section of a sheet from the series "Reflections…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1854

Woodblock print of two white birds with grey wings over blue water, with reeds at upper right.

Oystercatchers on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa, miyakodori), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Pl…

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1850

Grey wash drawing of ruins on a hill beside a river, with a railed bridge and arch at right.

Ruins Overlooking River with Bridge

Attributed to or possibly after Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, n.d.

Woodblock print of pine trees over teal water with a snowy mountain and bare trees on the far shore under a blue sky.

Flower Viewing at Asuka Hill (Asukayama hanami), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1852

Woodblock print of a seated woman in blue resting her chin on her hand beside a tray of stacked dishes, with calligraphy at u

Outdoor Amusements at Dokan Hill (Dokanyama noasobi), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1852

Hand-colored print of a woman in a yellow dress swinging between trees while onlookers in period dress watch below.

Rural Sports, or How to Show Off a Well-shaped Leg

Thomas Rowlandson, published October 1811

Japanese woodblock print with panels of moon and flowers, a seated woman, a pier, a sailboat, and a large tuna fish.

Eitai Bridge, Nihon Bridge, Susaki, Flower Garden, and Dokan Hill (Eitaibashi, Nihonbashi, Susaki, Hanayashiki, Dokan…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1852

Woodblock print of sailboats and rowboats on the Sumida River with distant mountains, geese, and blossoming trees.

View of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)"

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1840/42

Woodblock print of travelers in rain under pine trees beside a torii gate along a river embankment.

Shower at the Sumida River Embankment (Sumidagawa zutsumi hakuu no zu), from the series "Newly Selected Famous Places…

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1839/42

Japanese woodblock print of pine trees, a shrine terrace with visitors, and rooftops of a city below with distant hills.

View from the Top of Matsuchi Hill (Matsuchiyama ue miharashi no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern C…

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1832/38

Woodblock print of cherry blossoms, pines, a teahouse and sailboats on the Sumida River with a distant mountain.

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from the series "Famous Places in the E…

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1839/42

Woodblock print of blossoming cherry trees on a hill at dusk, with sailboats on a bay and travelers below.

Evening Cherry Blossoms at Goten Hill (Gotenyama no yuzakura), from the series "Famous Views of the Eastern Capital (…

Utagawa Hiroshige, c. 1831

Woodblock print of travelers crossing a wooden arched bridge over a winding river, with green hills and pine trees beyond.

Furukawa River, Hiroo (Hiroo Furukawa), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)"

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856

Woodblock print of a winding river, pine trees, a thatched hut on a hillside, and figures walking along the banks.

Basho's Hut on Camellia Hill Beside the Aquaduct at Sekiguchi (Sekiguchi josui-bata Bashoan Tsubakiyama), from the se…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Woodblock print of boats on a river with reeds, riverside warehouses, and Mount Fuji on the horizon under a pale sky.

The Parting Depth of the Three-pronged River (Mitsumata Wakarenofuchi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857