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Woodblock print of two women in kimono beside a fence and bamboo grove, with a bird and a riverbank behind them.

Bush warbler in bamboo

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Woodcut poster of black double-headed eagles nailed to grey crosses with pink placards, Czech text, 1918.

Za ceskou samostatnost, Ceske narodni sdruzeni

Vojtěch Preissig, 1918

Woodblock print of three women on a veranda beside a river, one standing with a pipe and two tending a teapot on a brazier.

Otomo no Kuronushi

Chobunsai Eishi, 1795

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono on a veranda beside sliding screens and a fruiting branch.

Early spring

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Poster of a robed figure raising a hammer amid red lightning, with two soldiers running behind him under a dark sky.

Bǒh do krivdy hromom a junák gulámi..

Vojtěch Preissig, 1918

Japanese woodblock print of three women in an interior room with a bamboo-patterned screen and a garden view.

Sojo Henjō

Chobunsai Eishi, 1795

Japanese woodblock print of two women on a riverside platform with boats, red lanterns, and a bridge at dusk.

June

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Wartime poster showing four soldiers in different uniforms with rifles against a smoky battlefield, advertising Under Four Fl

Under four flags Third United States official war picture

Philip Martiny, 1918

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors, a woman in yellow kimono above and a man in grey robe below on wooden stairs.

The actors Iwai Sagenta and Katsuyama Matagorō

Torii Kiyonobu, 1705

Japanese woodblock print of two women in kimono on a red mat, one looking at a full moon, with flowering branches and poem te

Mid-Autumn

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Woodblock print of a long-haired woman offering chestnuts to a red-skinned child who reaches up beside her.

Yamauba holding chestnuts and Kintarō

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1796

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a black hood and pink kimono bracing against wind beneath wisteria.

Woman protecting herself against the wind beneath wisteria blooms

Torii Kiyonaga, 1780

Woodblock print of two women in kimono, one in green and one in plum, the right one carrying a long wooden koto case.

Geisha and a servant carrying her koto

Kitao Shigemasa, 1777

Woodblock print of two women in an interior, one reading a scroll and one peeking through a sliding door, by Suzuki Harunobu.

November

Suzuki Harunobu, 1770

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned orange kimono holding a small object, with Japanese inscriptions and a horse mo

Courtesan likened to the Chinese sage Zhang Guolao (Chōkarō)

Okumura Masanobu, 1715

Japanese print of a woman in a kimono with feather patterns, holding a checkered fan, in orange and black tones.

Beauty wearing a kimono with falcon feather patterns

Kaigetsudō Doshin, 1712

Woodblock print of two women on a veranda at dusk, with a bridge, boats, rooftops and Mount Fuji in the background.

Evening glow at Ryōgoku Bridge

Suzuki Harunobu, 1767

Woodblock print of a standing woman in a kimono with wave and waterwheel patterns, signed in calligraphy.

Beauty wearing a kimono with a pattern of waterwheels in waves

Kaigetsudō Dohan, 1711

Red Cross poster with gray yarn, knitting needles and a wicker basket, reading 'Our boys need sox, knit your bit'.

Our boys need sox, knit your bit

Unknown artist, 1918

Flat-color 1916 poster for a charity bazaar with stylized flags, crossed sabers and a castle silhouette above bold text.

Charity bazar [i.e., bazaar] for the widows and orphans of German, Austrian, Hungarian and their allied soldiers

Winold Reiss, 1916

Poster of a smiling sailor in white carrying a soldier with rifle through waves, with text recruiting ages 17 to 35.

The Navy put 'em across The service for travel and training, ages 17 to 35 /

Henry Reuterdahl, 1918

Woodblock print of two women under a patterned parasol beside a blossoming cherry tree, in blue and tan kimono.

Right

Ishikawa Toyonobu, 1748

Print of two koi fish swimming beneath a pine branch with needles, beside a rock with blue-green spots.

Koi under a pine branch

Maruyama Ōkyo, 1890

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad man bent against driving rain beside a tree, with a blue cloth on the ground.

Gathering salt

Katsukawa Shunsen, 1820

Woodblock print of two figures in patterned kimono, one in a conical hat playing a lute and one holding a shamisen, by Ishika

The actors Onoe Kikugorō and Nakamura Kiyosaburō

Ishikawa Toyonobu, 1750

Woodblock print of a samurai on a red horse crossing a rushing river past wooden bridge pilings, holding a bow.

Sasaki no Takatsuna at the Battle of Uji River

Kitao Shigemasa, 1772

Japanese woodblock print of a courtesan in a black and red kimono on a veranda at night, beside a koi pond under a full moon.

The courtesan Azumaji of Kadoebi-ya

Utagawa Sadahide, 1830

Woodblock print of a seated woman in a striped kimono holding a fan, with lacquer boxes and a patterned window behind her.

The actor Segawa Kikunojō V in the role of Koharu

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Black and white poster of a sailor reaching to a child on a lifeboat amid a sinking scene, with text urging Navy enlistment.

When you fire remember this Enlist in the Navy /

W. A. Rogers, 1917

Japanese woodblock print of a standing courtesan in a dark kimono on a veranda, with a kneeling attendant beside a koi fish.

The Courtesan Taisei of Kadoebi-ya

Utagawa Sadahide, 1830

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a blue patterned kimono holding bamboo beneath a snowy pine.

Corresponded to snow, Shūka (Bando Mitsugoro V) as Kasuga-ya Tokijirō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Red-and-cream 1918 poster with an eagle holding a torch above a harbor, urging people to buy War Savings Stamps.

June 28th is national war savings day Pledge yourself to save and buy War Savings Stamps, that there may be more mone…

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of women in kimono viewing pink cherry blossoms near a temple and pagoda on a green hillside.

Viewing cherry blossoms at Ueno

Katsukawa Shunzan, 1781

Woodblock print of a kneeling kabuki actor in a green robe with a white crest, beside a folding fan.

The actor Bandō Minosuke in the role of Mitsuhide

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Buy Liberty Bonds

Unknown artist, 1917

Japanese woodblock print of two women in patterned kimono, one playing a stringed instrument beside a lacquered box and red t

Urashimatarō

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1801

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor drawing a bow beneath plum blossoms, with a second figure and pine trees behind hi

The actor Nakamura Shikan

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

WWI-era poster of a uniformed officer holding hands with a girl as a boy looks on, urging purchase of War Savings Stamps.

Help him win by saving and serving--Buy War Savings Stamps

Unknown artist, 1918

Japanese woodblock print of three women in patterned kimono on a wooden bench beneath a noren curtain.

The Courtesan Segawa of Matsuba-ya

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1801

Japanese print of a kabuki actor seated in a red patterned kimono beside stone steps and pine branches.

The actor Bandō Mitsugorō in the role of Tokubei

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Ukiyo-e print of four courtesans in patterned kimono walking in procession, with calligraphy names above.

The courtesans Mitsuhata, Senzan, Misayama, Itotaki, and Oribae

Chobunsai Eishi, 1791

Woodblock print of a man holding chrysanthemums and a seated woman in a patterned robe with a white headcloth.

September

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1798

The actor Nakamura Karoku in the role of Sagami

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Japanese woodblock print of a figure in green kimono adjusting hair within a fan-shaped frame, with a red seal and calligraph

The actor Tomizawa Hanzaburō

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Poster of immigrants with luggage on a harbor pier before the Statue of Liberty, urging purchase of 2nd Liberty Loan bonds, 1

Remember your first thrill of American liberty Your duty - Buy United States government bonds--2nd Liberty Loan of 19…

Unknown artist, 1917

Japanese print of a kabuki actor in a plaid kimono and black hood standing in falling snow beside willow branches.

The actor Ichikawa Sanshō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono with a sword, set within a fan-shaped cartouche.

The actor Nakajima Mihoemon

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Wartime poster of a young man and woman before an American flag, urging viewers to buy U.S. Government Bonds for the 3rd Libe

Remember! The flag of liberty - support it! Buy U.S. government bonds 3rd. Liberty Loan

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a kneeling kabuki actor in patterned robes holding a red lacquered object, with two swords at his waist.

The actor Seki Sanjūrō in the role of Izumi no Saburō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Woodblock print of an actor in a kimono holding a sword, with cherry blossoms, a railing and a mountain behind.

The actor Nakamura Tomijūrō in the role of Shizuka Gozen

Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1833

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robe holding a fan, with companions in striped kimono beside a hillside.

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon in the role of Sasaki Ganryū

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1810

Woodblock print of a seated kabuki actor in a green patterned kimono holding a staff, beside a window with a paper lantern.

The actor Iwai Hanshirō in the role of Toragaishi no Ofumi from Ōiso

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Ukiyo-e print of women in kimono at a shop entrance, one carrying a tray of bowls and teapot, beneath a green awning.

In front of the Miyamoto Shop

Katsukawa Shuncho, 1791

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a fan and sword, wearing a floral robe, under cherry blossoms.

The actor Arashi Kichisaburō in the role of Sutewakamaru

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1810

Woodblock print of a seated figure in a patterned kimono playing a shamisen beside a lattice screen.

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke in the role of Yao-ya Oshichi

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1818

Circular Japanese woodblock print of three figures, a woman with a fan, a topknot man, and a smiling figure in a brown robe.

Act one [of the Chūshingura]

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1799

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes holding a sword beside a dark fence, with pine branches above.

The actor Shinshō (nickname)

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1818

Japanese woodblock print of an actor in striped kimono and white headdress posed before a red patterned screen.

The actor Nakamura Shikan in the role of Kitsune Kuzunoha

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Poster of Uncle Sam handing a watch to a child with a large clock, announcing daylight saving ends October 27th, 1918.

Saving daylight ends, for 1918, Sunday, Oct. 27th Set your clock back one hour at 2 A.M. Sunday October 27th

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a standing figure in a brown kimono holding a pipe and a tray with cups, with a crest above.

The actor Ichimura Uzaemon in the role of Osugi

Suzuki Harunobu, 1761

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black robe carrying a beam over his shoulder beside a bamboo fence and plum blossoms.

The actor Ichikawa Danjūrō in the role of Kaya no Sanpei, also known as Yomei Soga Dozaburō

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1825

Red WWI poster of a Liberty figure with a sword, flanked by a sailor and soldier with rifles, urging Liberty Bond purchases.

Don't dream of victory - Fight for it! Buy Liberty Bonds

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of two standing sumo wrestlers, one wearing a green patterned sash and one a black sash with a dragon.

The west side: Mikuniyama Heidayū and Edosaki Genji

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a triangle-patterned kimono holding a hannya mask and two swords.

The actor Matsumoto Kōshirō V

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1805

1918 poster of Uncle Sam pulling a clock hand while a startled man is shown beside a clock marked extra daylight.

Victory! Congress passes daylight saving bill

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of two women with ornate hairpins, one resting her chin on her hand and the other holding a green fan.

The courtesans Hinatsuru and Hinamatsu of Chōji-ya

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1798

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in an orange floral kimono holding a folding fan and wearing two swords.

The actor Bandō Hikosaburo III in the role of Saemon Suketsune

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1807

Poster showing launched cargo ships, an eagle, mounted soldiers and an airplane above a churning sea, with text announcing 95

The tidal wave--July 4, 1918--95 ships launched United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation /

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a kneeling young man in a patterned kimono holding a drum in a traditional room with a potted chrysanthemu

Young man striking a drum

Suzuki Harunobu, 1764

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in farmer costume holding a staff beside thatched houses under a blue sky with smoke.

Nakamura Shikan in the role of the farmer, Yasaku

Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1833

Poster of a robed woman in a flag helmet raising a sword, with a child at her side and campaign lettering below.

They shall not perish ... American Committee for relief in the Near East

Douglas Volk, 1918

WWI poster of a helmeted soldier with bayonet standing over a fallen figure, text reading Come On! buy more Liberty Bonds.

Come on! Buy more Liberty Bonds

Unknown artist, 1918

Woodblock print of a boy playing flute on a spotted ox under willow branches, with another boy in red holding its rope.

Transformed grasscutter Sanro

Ishikawa Toyomasa, 1764

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in brown kimono holding a red fan, with calligraphy above.

The actor Nakamura Kanzaburō

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Woodblock print of a noblewoman in patterned robes beside a screen decorated with a phoenix and feathers.

Noblewoman

Chobunsai Eishi, 1796

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a sword astride a snarling tiger, with bamboo and patterned robes in pink and teal.

The actor Ichikawa Ebizō in the role of Kinzaemon Yorikata

Torii Kiyomasu, 1744

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in costume beneath a pine branch, with Japanese inscriptions and a signature.

The actors Ichikawa danzō in the role of Shinozuka Gorō and Sakata Hangorō in the role of Ōmori Hikoshi

Torii Kiyotsune, 1760

Woodblock print of a noblewoman seen from behind with long black hair, patterned kimono, and folding screen.

Back view of a noblewoman

Chobunsai Eishi, 1796

Propaganda poster of a shouting soldier in a cap holding a red flag, with bold Russian lettering reading war until victory.

Zaëm svobody. Voǐna do pobedy

Unknown artist, 1917

Children in checkered kimono dance around a stand decorated with red peonies and berries, under clouds and wavy water.

June

Ishikawa Toyomasa, 1764

Woodblock print of three women in kimono among blossoming cherry trees beside a garden stream and veranda.

Viewing cherry blossoms in the garden

Chobunsai Eishi, 1788

Brown-toned Russian war loan poster showing a pilot in a biplane cockpit with smoke clouds and orange Cyrillic lettering.

Podpishites' na 5 1/2% voennyǐ zaëm. Prodolzhite put' k pobiedie

Unknown artist, 1916

Woodblock print of two armored warriors under a crescent moon, with mountains and water behind them.

The warriors Sanata no Yoichi and Matana no Gorō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770

Japanese woodblock print of six figures in period robes, including a monk, an archer and a woman, with calligraphy above.

An updated version of the six poets

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1794

Three women in layered patterned kimono with elaborate hair ornaments, one holding a black parasol, in a Japanese woodblock p

The courtesan Tsurunoo of the brothel house Tsura-ya

Chokosai Eisho, 1795

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors, one standing with a sword by a bridge railing, one seated in a blue patterned robe.

The actors Nakamura Shikan in the role of Sadaka and Nakamura Matsue in the role of Hinadori

Ashikawa Hikokuni, 1821

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor crouching with a sword in a patterned red kimono, before a lattice fence and red building.

The actor Bandō Minosuke in the role of Rikiya

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1801

WWI recruitment poster of a uniformed British soldier with a rifle, captioned Follow me! Your country needs you.

Follow me! Your country needs you

Unknown artist, 1914

Woodblock print of women and a man picnicking under cherry blossoms, with a tea kettle, food boxes and a umbrella.

Third Lunar Month, Blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill

Kitao Shigemasa, 1772

Woodblock print of two women in ornate kimono, one seated and one standing with a peacock-patterned robe, by Isoda Koryūsai,

The Courtesan Somenosuke of Matsuba-ya

Isoda Koryusai, 1775

Anonymous 1915 British recruitment poster of a man in cap shaking hands across a map of southeast England.

Come lad slip across and help

Unknown artist, 1915

Woodblock print of a seated man and standing woman in kimono beside a painted screen with a bird and a pine arrangement.

Transformed armor pulling incident [kusazuri biki]

Suzuki Harunobu and Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1769

Woodblock print of three elegantly dressed courtesans in patterned kimono and tall hairpins, by Isoda Koryūsai, 1776.

The courtesan Wakamatsu of Otawara-ya

Isoda Koryusai, 1776

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono carrying a red tray of bowls and a lacquer box through an interior.

A waitress carrying a tray of food

Utagawa Kunisada II, 1830

Woodblock print of a black bird standing on snow beside snow-dusted reeds against a grey background.

Blackbird near reeds in snow

Bessho Eigon, 1890

Japanese woodblock print of two sumo wrestlers embracing, with patterned ceremonial aprons and a Japanese title cartouche.

A charming sumo match

Utamaro II, 1806