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1,998 works

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai with a yellow robe, carrying a rope of bells on a pole against teal.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Samurai Carrying a Suzu

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a bearded man standing above a seated woman and child beside a waterfall, with a mountain behind.

Scene from a Drama

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1749

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding a fan, with a flying crane and calligraphy above.

The Second Segawa Sangoro in the Role of Kiyomihara Tengyoku

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1761

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a chrysanthemum-patterned robe and checkered trousers before a shoji screen.

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Ukishima Danjo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 Autumn

Woodblock print of two figures in kimono under a green parasol beside a pine tree, one carrying two swords.

The Actor Arashi Otohachi as a Young Samurai in Woman's Clothes

Torii Kiyohiro, ca. 1756

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki figure in a patterned kimono holding two swords, with calligraphy at upper left

The Second Segawa Kikunojo Commonly Known by His Literary Name, Roko

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1762

Woodblock print of two sumo wrestlers in an arena, one standing in a patterned apron, one crouching with folded arms.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770

Woman in orange kimono reading a long scroll while standing on a large carp in waves, woodblock print.

The Bijin Kinko

Suzuki Harunobu, ca. 1766

Woodblock print of a woman in a crane-patterned kimono carrying a basket and leading a horse beside flowering plants.

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of the Famous Strong Woman Okane

Torii Kiyomitsu, probably 1765

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes holding a long staff against a hexagonal snow pattern.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as Warrior Disguised as a Rokubu

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770 or 1771

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono writing a letter on a green mat beside a lacquer writing box.

An Oiran Seated upon a Bed, Writing a Letter

Suzuki Harunobu, ca. 1769

Woodblock print of a woman holding a yellow umbrella beside a wooden roof, with cherry blossoms along the bottom edge.

An Umbrella Jump

Isoda Koryusai, ca. 1769

Japanese woodblock print of a samurai figure with a sword beside a red maple tree, in black kimono and striped hakama.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a woman in kimono holding a black dog, with a letter and box on the floor.

An Oiran Holding a Black Dog

Suzuki Harunobu, ca. 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a crane-patterned robe, holding a sword and staff against a radiating background.

Bando Mitsugoro I in the Role of Asahina no Saburo, Drama "Sono Kyodai Fuji no Sugatami"

Katsukawa Shunkō, 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono holding a katana, with red face makeup and a bamboo fence behind him.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Matsuomaru in "Sugawara"

Katsukawa Shunshō, summer, 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned robe reaching toward a zigzag lightning bolt against a dark sky.

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo III in the Role of Kanshojo

Katsukawa Shun'ei, 1796

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in samurai costume, one raising a sword and one kneeling, in pink and ochre tones.

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the Role of Soga no Goro

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1772

Woodblock print of a nude muscular man in a loincloth holding a drawn sword before his face, with a checkered robe and crest.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Man Entirely Nude Save for Loin Cloth

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1768 or 1769

Japanese print of a woman poling a red boat while a seated man in grey rides at her feet, with reeds on the bank.

A Young Woman Standing in a Boat Pulling it along and a Young Man Seated in it at Her Feet

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in black and grey robes with a sword, before a shoji screen and veranda.

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Kyokaku

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red apron holding a sword and a small figure before a lattice window.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Man Clothed Only with a Red Apron

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1770

Japanese print of a lobster with long antennae beside lotus root and leafy greens, with calligraphy and a red seal.

Lobster and Vegetables

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a standing woman in a patterned green kimono with calligraphy inscription above her.

Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1: Genroku-style Courtesan

Utagawa Kuninao, probably 1810s

Woodblock print of a standing man in a pale formal robe with broad shoulders, against a striped backdrop and green floor.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai of High Rank

Katsukawa Shunshō

Woodblock print of a bush warbler beside a plum branch with red buds and white blossoms, with a poem column at left.

Bush Warbler on a Plum Branch (Ume ni uguisu)

Totoya Hokkei, early 19th century

Triptych Japanese print of women in kimono gathered in interior rooms with sliding screens, a crane, pine and flowering plum

Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems

Chobunsai Eishi, ca. 1792

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with red face makeup, holding a fan, wearing a red jacket and plaid hakama beside a green r

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yahei-byoe Munekiyo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1768

Japanese woodblock print of two women, one holding a black lacquered mirror and one kneeling with a lacquer tray.

Two Ladies, Each with a Portion of a Lacquered Mirror

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1790s

Three-panel Japanese woodblock print of women in kimono on an ornate boat, with a phoenix at left and bamboo at right.

The Treasure Boat

Chobunsai Eishi, ca. 1795