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Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a female role with elaborate hairstyle, patterned kimono, and calligraphy.

The Actor Arashi Tokusaburō as the Female Gallant (Onnadate) Ohashi

Utagawa Sadamasu, 1838

Woodblock print of a standing figure in a dark blue kimono with red obi, holding a cloth, with Japanese calligraphy beside.

The Actor Arashi Koroku IV in the Final Farewell Performance of His Career (Shōgai onagori kyōgen) as the Female Band…

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1826

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a gold-hilted sword, with calligraphy on a yellow background.

The Actor Asao Gakujūrō I (previously Yūjirō I) as Mashiba Hisatsugu

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1822

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a sidelong glance, black kimono and red checkered robe, with calligraphy above.

The Actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Inanoya Hanbē

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1820

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in dramatic makeup, wearing a fan headdress, black robe and patterned garments, with a swor

The Kabuki Actor Nakamura Utaemon III (Shikan) as Ishikawa Goemon

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1822

Woodblock print of a standing woman in patterned robes holding a fan, with a sword at her waist and an orange skirt.

The Courtesan Emi of the Kyōki Brothel as Shizuka Gozen (Shizuka Kyōki Emi), from the series Costume Parade of the Sh…

Jukōdō Yoshikuni, probably 1836

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono holding a hibiscus branch beside a black railing.

“Ei of the Nakamoriken Brothel, who was a favorite of Yamamura Goto, as Lady Huayang (Kayō Fujin Yamamura Goto gonomi…

Ryūsai Shigeharu, 1836

Triptych woodblock print of three kabuki actors in ornate robes, the center one with white face makeup and a large black wig.

The Actors Mimasu Daigorō IV as Umako Daijin (right), Ichikawa Ebizō V as Umaya Daijin (center), and Jitsukawa Ensabu…

Gosōtei Hirosada, 1849

Polychrome woodblock print of two kabuki actors with blue and pale makeup, one in a blue robe and one holding a sword in mesh

The Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V as the Outlaw Nippon Daemon (right) and Kataoka Gadō as Tokushima Gohei

Gosōtei Hirosada, 1849

Pencil sketch of a seated demon king and warriors with tridents threatening a kneeling devotee.

Hiranyakashipu commands his demon warriors to threaten and injure Prahlada. Preparatory drawing from the ‘Small Bhaga…

Manaku, ca. 1740-50

Pen sketch of Krishna grasping a giant crane demon's beak as herders and cattle watch in a hilly landscape.

Krishna killing the crane demon Bakasura. Preparatory drawing for Bhagavata Purana series

family of Manaku, ca. 1780-90

Woodblock print of a woman in a blue kimono with red patterns, holding a fan and wearing a white feathered shawl.

Konami of the Kurahashiya in the Front Group of Musicians (Saki-bayashi), from the series Costume Parade of the Shinm…

Yanagawa Shigenobu, 1822

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a scale-patterned kimono and dragon headdress holding a fan, by Yanagawa Shigenobu.

The Courtesan Hanatsuru of the Higashiōgiya Brothel as the Dragon Princess Otohime, from the series Costume Parade of…

Yanagawa Shigenobu, 1822

Woodblock print of a woman with parasol and fan beside swimming cormorants in blue waves, 1836.

The Courtesan Emu of the Matsuya Brothel as a Cormorant Fisherwoman (Ukai Matsuya Emu), from the series “A Costume Pa…

Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1836

Two hand-colored woodcut panels of Hindu goddesses under arches, one dark and armed, one seated on a lion with attendants.

Kali and Jagaddhatri

Sri Hemchandra Das, ca. 1850-70

Hand-colored lithograph of Krishna and Balarama on a chariot with a horse, as women react with raised arms beside a fallen fi

Krishna and Balarama depart Vrindavan

Becharam Das Dutta, dated equivalent to 1856

Hand-colored print of blue-skinned Krishna and Radha standing before a canopied bed, with two attendant women behind them.

Krishna and Radha

Becharam Das Dutta, dated equivalent to July 20, 1856

Hand-colored print of goddess Bhairavi seated on a throne with many heads and arms, beside a standing attendant in an arched

Goddess Bhairavi

Shib Gobin Lal, ca. 1870-80

Hand-colored lithograph of the goddess Kali with black skin, protruding red tongue, multiple arms and severed-head garland.

Kali, the wrathful protector (Shri Shri Kali) (recto); Kali (verso)

G. C. Dass, ca. 1880-85 (recto); ca. 1875-85 (verso)

Hand-colored print of goddess Bagala with a raised club, holding a blue demon, with a lion and pink arches beside her.

Goddess Bagala

Sasadhar Banarjee, ca. 1875-85

Hand-coloured lithograph of the goddess Dhumavati atop a spired tower, with a charioteer and horses below and trees around.

Dhumavati

Sasadhar Banarjee, ca. 1875-85

Lithograph of a four-armed goddess seated on a lion in a landscape with an elephant, trees, and a sunburst over hills.

Goddess Jagadhatri

Krishnahari Das, ca. 1880

Hand-colored print of a four-armed goddess seated on a lotus in a lake, with elephants pouring water over her.

Goddess Kamalatmika

The Hindu Art Studio, ca. 1880-85

Colored lithograph of a man carrying an infant through rain by a river at night, with lightning and a dog in the water.

Celebrating the birth of Krishna (Janmashtami)

Calcutta Art Studio, ca. 1878-83

Japanese woodblock print of two fishermen hauling a net from a boat, with a temple and pagoda in a panel above.

Chōmeiji Temple (Chōmeiji), from the series Miracles of Kannon

Utagawa Hiroshige II, 1859

Woodblock print of a woman and children kneeling before a large screen painting of a fierce Chinese lion, with a peacock feat

Mother and her Children in Front of a Freestanding Screen of a Chinese Lion

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1786

Triptych woodblock print of samurai in battle, a massive wooden gate collapsing onto fallen warriors and a mounted rider.

The Wada Rebellion: Yoshihide Breaks Down the Great Gate

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 19th century

Woodblock print of an armored crew on a sailing ship in stormy blue waves, with ghostly figures in dark clouds above.

Ghosts of the Taira at Daimotsu Bay

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1849-52

Triptych woodblock print of armored samurai fighting in a rocky pine landscape, with a mounted warrior at left.

Shōtoku Taishi Destroying Mononobe no Moriya

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1852

Woodblock triptych of a warrior on a black horse charging over a red bridge amid battling soldiers and a river.

Changban Bridge, from Records of the Three Kingdoms

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1852

Triptych woodblock print of samurai in armor battling by a river, with a mounted warrior on a black horse under pine trees.

Battle of Awazugahara

Utagawa Kunisada, mid-19th century

Woodblock print of armored samurai fighting along a shoreline with banners, spears and distant mountains.

One of Fifteen Triptychs of Famous Battlescenes

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 19th century

Triptych woodblock print of samurai on horseback and soldiers in boats fighting in a river battle.

The Fourth Battle at Kawanakajima

Utagawa Yoshitsuna, ca. 1847-52

Triptych woodblock print of samurai battling at a castle gate, with mounted warriors, banners and stone walls.

Nagao Kagetora Attacking Nagao Harukage

Utagawa Yoshitora, 1847-52

Triptych woodblock print of samurai fighting a naval battle on boats amid rough dark sea waves, with labeled cartouches.

The Great Battle of Yashima

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1848

Triptych woodblock print of a mounted samurai in red armor leading warriors in battle beside a river and trees.

Ashikaga Takauji at the Battle of Hyōgo

Utagawa Yoshitsuru, 1847-52

Triptych woodblock print of samurai fighting a fierce battle on a wooden fortress beneath pine trees.

The Great Battle at Horikawa

Utagawa Yoshitsuya, 1847-52

Triptych Japanese print of a night sea battle with burning ships, smoke, and armored warriors fighting on the decks.

The Battle of Tsukushi, from the Earlier Chronicle of Grand Pacification (Zen Taiheiki)

Utagawa Sadahide, 1848

Triptych woodblock print of armored warriors fighting on a tiled rooftop with a red gable, one figure in red leaping along th

The Hōryūkaku, from Hakkenden (Tale of eight dogs)

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1840

Grisaille wallpaper panel with a classical herm, fruit garlands, an urn and a pedestal with draped figures on olive ground.

Wallpaper Panel depicting Spring with female herm

Jacquemart et Bénard, ca. 1808

Cover design showing a man in a top hat walking a white dog on a leash, with Paris scenery and title lettering.

Cover Design for "Les Vieilles Histoires"

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1893

Pen and wash drawing of a thatched farmhouse among trees beyond a tall wheat field in the foreground.

Hamlet in a Wheat Field, Vichy

Jean-François Millet, 1867

Charcoal and chalk sketch of a seated woman in a hat and fur boa, with a faint second figure at upper left.

Portrait of Madame Dietz-Monnin

Edgar Degas, ca. 1879

Watercolor of a woman in a navy dress and feathered hat holding a bouquet of pink flowers, with yellow gloves and a patterned

The Bouquet

Ernest Ange Duez

Watercolor of a mounted French cuirassier in armor and red-plumed helmet on a bay horse, with cavalry lined up behind.

French Cuirassier

Édouard Detaille, 1872

Watercolor of a sandy shore with rocks, a sailboat, a castle on a hill, and two figures beside an easel.

La Bocca

Henry Victor Burgy, 1882

Watercolor of a stone château with blue conical towers, shuttered windows, a garden bed, and a figure on a path.

Château de Vouzan

Henry Victor Burgy, 1888

Watercolor of a stone tower and pale houses on a coastal path above the sea, with snowy mountains in the distance.

Antibes

Henry Victor Burgy, 1882

Watercolor landscape of a rocky path winding past trees toward distant hills under a cloudy sky.

Landscape

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, ca. 1840

Grey wash drawing of two seated women and a standing man in an interior with a piano and armchair.

Conversation Piece

Louis-Léopold Boilly, 1789-93

Edouard Detaille's 1872 drawing of a cuirassier in plumed helmet and blue-red uniform beside a black horse.

Cuirassier

Édouard Detaille, 1872

Etching of a mounted rider in a plumed hat lancing a charging bull in an arena, with diagonal light across the background.

Charles V spearing a bull in the ring at Valladolid, plate 10 from "La Tauromaquia"

Francisco Goya, 1816

Etching of a bullfighter vaulting over a charging bull with a pole in a bullring, spectators watching from the stands.

The agility and audacity of Juanito Apiñani in [the ring] at Madrid, plate 20 from "La Tauromaquia"

Francisco Goya, 1816

Etching of a bull tossing a man in a bullring while a figure with a cape stands nearby and spectators watch from behind.

A Moor Caught by the Bull in the ring, plate 8 from "La Tauromaquia"

Francisco Goya, 1816

Etching of two women at night, one standing with flowing cloth and one crouching, with the caption Mala noche below.

A bad night (Mala noche), plate 36 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of a woman and a barefoot man on a stone ledge, the man reaching toward his mouth, against a dark background.

Out hunting for teeth (A caza des dientes), plate 12 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of a reclining woman and a man clutching his face before a rocky landscape, titled Tantalo.

Tantalus (Tantalo), plate 9 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of a woman stretching her leg beside a seated older woman in a dim bedroom, with a caption below.

It is nicely stretched (Bien tirada está), plate 17 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of two women in black mantillas seated on wooden chairs, one leaning toward the other in conversation against a dark

A pretty piece of advice (Bellos consejos), plate 15 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of a man leaning toward a woman in a dark dress, with a seated woman fanning herself behind them.

Even thus he cannot make her out (Ni asi la distingue), plate 7 from "Los Caprichos"

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etching of two old women in a dim room, one sweeping with a broom and one leaning over a table with a plate.

Plate 78 from 'Los Caprichos': Be quick, they are waking up (Despacha, que dispiertan.)

Francisco Goya, 1799

Etched frieze of putti, satyrs and a centaur in a wooded landscape with grapevines and a pool.

Bacchanal

Pierre Brébiette, 1600-1642

Etching of blindfolded Fortune holding a chained bowl of coins, with bearded gods Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune around her.

Jupiter, Pluto and Neptune Offering their Riches to Fortune

Pierre Brébiette, 1624

Woman in white cap and red bodice reading by leaded windows in a dim interior with a bed and red slippers on the floor.

A Woman Reading, after Pieter Janssens Elinga

François Bonvin, 1846-47