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Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a green kimono with a black headdress, holding a fan, against a lattice background.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Ko no Moronao

Katsukawa Shunkō, June 1786

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned robes carrying baskets and buckets on shoulder poles, with calligraphy.

Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Raizō I and Bandō Hikosaburō II

Torii Kiyomitsu, 1767

Triptych print of women crossing a river in a palanquin carried by porters, with stylized swirling water and patterned kimono

Fair Travellers Fording the River Oi

Utagawa Toyokuni, ca. 1800

Japanese woodblock print of a man in striped winter robes and a straw hat, with a sword and basket, in a snowy bamboo grove.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man in Winter Apparel

Katsukawa Shunkō, dated 1788

Vertical Japanese print of a red and green phoenix flying beside a flowering paulownia branch and pine fronds.

Phoenix Flying Over a Paulownia Tree

Isoda Koryusai, ca. 1770

Triptych print of kimono-clad women and attendants building a giant snowball in falling snow, one holding a parasol.

Courtesans and Attendants Making a Giant Snowball

Utagawa Toyokuni, ca. 1796

Japanese woodblock print of three figures in patterned kimono beneath a lattice ceiling, one holding a folding fan.

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro in three roles of the shosa "Shichi Henge"

Katsukawa Shunkō, dated 1787

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in crested kimono beneath a pine and willow tree, with Japanese inscriptions.

Scene From a Drama, Ichimura Kamezo as Hirano-ya Tokubei

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1748

Woodblock print of a yellow wagtail perched among pink roses and green leaves, with calligraphy at upper left.

Eastern Grey Wagtail and Rose

Utagawa Hiroshige, early 1830s

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in a room, one carrying a wooden bucket in a checkered robe, the other kneeling and hold

Scene from the Play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (Yoshitsune senbon zakura)

Katsukawa Shunkō, 8th or 9th month, 1784

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono studying her reflection in a hand mirror beside a lattice screen.

A Courtesan Looking at Her Reflection in a Hand Mirror

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1787

Woodblock print of red pinks and sprays of Chinese agrimony on tall stems against a pale background, with calligraphy.

Superb Pinks and Chinese Agrimony

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1836

Woodblock print of a standing actor in a striped blue kimono, looking up, with a sword at his side.

An Unidentified Actor

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black robe and patterned kimono beside a striped fence and plum branches.

Nakayama Tomisaburo in the role of An no Oyasu

Katsukawa Shun'ei, 2nd month, 1792

Woodblock print of a blue finch on a branch above a red camellia flower with green leaves, with calligraphy at upper left.

Camellia and Finch

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono and striped hakama, holding two swords against a geometric background

The Third Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Oboshi Rikiya

Katsukawa Shunkō, 1787

Japanese woodblock print of a man in a brown kimono and red striped robe standing beside a bamboo blind and wooden pillar.

Onoe Matsusuke as a Servant Standing Beside a House

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1793?

Japanese woodblock print of a small songbird perched above red, yellow and white chrysanthemums with dark green leaves.

A Wren and Chrysanthemums

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1830

Japanese woodblock print of a man and a woman in kimono standing together in a grassy field.

The Third Segawa Sojuro and the Third Segawa Kikunojo as Lovers

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1779?

Japanese woodblock print of a standing woman in a green patterned kimono holding a scroll before a striped screen.

Osagawa Tsuneyo as a Woman Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1793?

Woodblock print of a sparrow flying beside red poppies on tall stems against a blue-to-cream gradient sky.

Poppy and Sparrow

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Woodblock print of a robed figure with a bowl and straw sandals standing in snow beside a bamboo fence and a bare tree.

Onoe Matsusuke as a Kannen-Butsu or Mendicant Buddhist Monk

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1790?

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black robe and striped garment beside a blossoming branch and bamboo screen.

The Actor Third Sawamura Sojuro as a Man of High Position

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1791

Woodblock print of a dark blue bird perched on a yellow hibiscus flower, with budding stems and calligraphy above.

Hibiscus and Bluebird

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a pipe to his chin, with a red bag and lattice backdrop.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Nakazō I

Katsukawa Shunkō, 4th month, 1783

Woodblock print of a standing man in a brown kimono beside a river, with weeping willow branches above.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as Hisamatsu Standing on the Bank

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1795

Woodblock print of a small grey bird on a branch beside pink magnolia blossoms against a blue-to-cream gradient sky.

Purple Magnolia and Hornbill

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai costume holding a katana, standing before stylized waves.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1785?

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a black prop beside a plum branch.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as (?) Wife of Kudo Suketsune in a Soga Play

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1792?

Woodblock print of morning glory vines with red, purple, blue and white flowers climbing against green leaves, with calligrap

Morning Glories

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1843