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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