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Black-ink woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono holding a pipe, turning to look over her shoulder.

An Oiran Standing, a Pipe in Her right Hand, and Turning to Look Behind over Her Shoulder

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1705

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red robe and patterned kimono, holding a raised katana.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role as Hannya no Gorō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month 1776

Woodblock print of travelers on horseback under pine trees on a path, with rice fields and Mount Fuji in the distance at dawn

Yoshiwara, Hidari Fuji

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai with swords and fan, beside a child in a bird-patterned kimono.

The Actor Yoshizawa Ayame as a Samurai

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1713

Woodblock print of a figure in a black patterned kimono carrying a basket of greenery on the head.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of the Ghost of Shiragiku

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of travelers walking through falling snow past snowy thatched houses at dusk, with mountains behind.

A Snowy Evening at Kanbara Station

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono beside a folding screen and hanging flower basket.

Kabuki Actors Nakamura Gentaro and Ikushima Shingoro

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1710

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono under autumn maple branches, holding a pouch and fan.

The First Nakamura Nakazō in the Role of Shimada no Hachizō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1783

Woodblock print of porters carrying a palanquin across a river below rocky cliffs and pines, with the sea beyond.

Okitsu, Okitsugawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of figures in kimono playing a hand sumo game in an interior room with a folding screen and potted pine.

A Game of Hand Sumo in the New Yoshiwara

Furuyama Moromasa, ca. 1740

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono holding a fan, with a stern expression against a patterned bac

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kudo Suketsune

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1775

Woodblock print of sailing boats on a turquoise bay with pine-covered shores and mountains under a yellow sky.

Distant View of Miho Beach from Ejiri

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors: a young nobleman in floral robes and a samurai attendant in checkered dress beside a bo

The Actor Segawa Kichiji as a Daimyo's Young Son, and Sanogawa Ichimatsu as a Samurai Attendant

Ishikawa Toyonobu, ca. 1750

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dramatic pose wearing a patterned kimono, with a flowering branch behind him.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as an Unarmed Man Standing in a Dramatic Pose

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of travellers fording a river with a palanquin and horse, a dark mountain behind them under a blue sky.

Travellers Fording the Abe River at Fuchu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of a Yoshiwara interior with sliding screens, seated women in kimono, and a reclining figure on tatami.

An Interior View in the Yoshiwara

Torii Kiyotada, ca. early 1740s

Woodblock print of an elderly figure with long gray hair, carrying a basket and staff, beside a flowering branch.

Ichikawa Danjūrō V in the Role of Shiromasu-baba

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1786

Woodblock print of travelers and porters crossing a sandy riverbed with blue channels, a pine tree in the foreground.

Shimada, Oigawa Shun Gan

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of women in kimono on a wooden bridge with parasols, fans, and a mother holding a baby.

Enjoying the Cool Evening Breeze on and under the Bridge

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black kimono and bamboo-patterned hakama, holding a sword, with a stern painted face.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Sukegorō II as Kaminari Shōkurō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1780

Woodblock print of travelers on a steep pine-lined mountain road with a distant blue peak.

Nissaka, Sayo Nakayama

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Vertical woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono and wide hat beside a tea-house signboard.

A Geisha Seated upon a Shogi in Front of a Tea-house

Okumura Masanobu, ca. 1763

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono with a large hat, holding a staff against a pale background.

Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of travelers resting by a large tree in a flat landscape with thatched roofs and pines under a blue sky.

Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a standing courtesan in a floral kimono with ornate hair combs and calligraphy.

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo 2nd as an Oiran in a Gauze Kimono, Standing, Tying Her Obi

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1764

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a ronin samurai carrying straw brooms on a riverbank, with a sword at his waist.

Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a bay with a rocky headland, boats on blue water, pine trees, and a distant snow-capped mountain.

View of Imaki Point from Maizaka

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono playing a flute beside a garden fence and flowering shrub.

A Young Man Standing before a Garden Fence

Suzuki Harunobu, ca. 1763

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped green kimono with a sword, hand raised to his chin, on a yellow ground.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Otokodate Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

Woodblock print of three travelers on a road beside a hillside, a roadside teahouse at left, teal sky.

Futagawa, Saru ga Baba

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834