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17,446 works

Two wild geese fly past a full moon above blue clouds in a Japanese woodblock print.

Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Japanese woodblock print of a standing man in green kimono and tan robe with a sword, before a geometric patterned backdrop.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Oboshi Yuranosuke

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1787

Woodblock print of a woman in a striped kimono hanging a mosquito net, with a cat and birdcage beside her.

A Girl Hanging up a Mosquito Net Canopy over Her Bed

Isoda Koryusai, ca. 1770

Woodblock print of a raftsman poling through falling snow past snowy pilings and a pine tree on a riverbank.

Snow on the Sumida River

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a costume with tall black hat and wide headdress, standing in a dramatic pose.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono holding a sword and lantern beside straw bundles and flowering plants.

The First Ichikawa Komazo (who in 1772 became the fourth Matsumoto Koshiro) in the Role of Yoemon

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Woodblock print of a rocky coast with waves, distant mountains, and sailboats on calm sea beneath a pale sky.

The Satta pass, Province of Sunshu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a black floral kimono, wearing an ornate hat and carrying a sword, against a pa

Kabuki Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1787-88

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in armor gripping a spear beside a large block in a tub, with arrow banners behind.

Ichikawa Danjūrō II in the Role of Soga Gorō from the Play "Yanone"

Torii Kiyonaga, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a towering cliff above crashing waves, with small figures on rocks, boats on the sea, and a pavilion.

View of Enoshima in the Province of Soshu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835

Woodblock print of kabuki actor Iwai Hanshirō IV in a patterned kimono with carp and bamboo designs, c. 1778.

Kabuki Actor Iwai Hanshirō IV

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a woman in a tiger-patterned kimono and a man holding a parasol before a lattice window.

The Actor Ikushima Daikichi as an Oiran on Parade in the Streets of the Yoshiwara

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1701-06

Woodblock print of a river valley with green hills, pine trees, a poling boatman, thatched houses and a blue sky.

Yamato, Tatsutayama, Tatsutagawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, 7th month ox year 1853

Woodblock print of a seated kabuki actor in a patterned kimono adjusting a headcloth beside a wooden fence and pine branch.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Outlaw Looking at a Wooden Ninsogaki

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779-83

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono beneath red and black blossoming branches, with a bird and rabbits on her ro

Dekishima Hanya Seated on a Cherry Tree

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1700-05

Woodblock print of a rainbow over a blue bay with green islands, sailing boats, and distant mountains at dusk.

Tsushima Kaigan Yubare

Utagawa Hiroshige, 3rd month dragon year 1856

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned white robe, glaring with bared teeth, with a red sword behind him.

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon in the Role of Sadaijin Jihei

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in red robes holding a fan with a crane, with a fierce expression and tall black headdress.

The Actor Bandō Hikosaburō 1st (?)

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1725

Woodblock print of a pine and cherry tree on a headland above a bay with small islands and distant hills at sunset.

View of Kajikoyama, Inaba Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1853

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a green kimono holding a long calligraphy scroll before a shoji screen.

The Second Yamashito Kinsaku as a Courtesan Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

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 twisted pine trees along a curving beach with waves and distant boats under a pale blue sky.

Harima, Maiko no Hama

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1853-56

Woodblock print of a man in a yellow kimono playing a bamboo flute, with a basket hat on the floor beside him.

Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1788

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 Mount Fuji behind misty hills, with pampas grass, yellow flowers and a winding stream in the foreground.

Kai, Otsuki no Hara

Utagawa Hiroshige, 4th month horse year 1858

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black kimono with floral hem and striped pink robe before an orange fence.

Kabuki Actor Azuma Tōzō III

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1782

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 three figures under a full moon and blossoming tree beside a wooden bridge and riverside veranda at night.

Sumidagawa, Mimeguri

Utagawa Hiroshige, 3rd month dragon year 1868

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robes grimacing under a willow branch while holding up a small placard.

The Third Otani Hiroemon as an Outlaw Standing Near a Willow Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, 3rd month, 1777

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