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4,796 works

Woodblock print of a boat on a rippling river, a man leading a horse on the bank, and snow-capped Mount Fuji in the distance.

Tama River in Musashi Province (Bushū Tamagawa), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1830-32

Woodblock print of a long-tailed bird preening on a plum branch with white blossoms against a warm yellow background.

Bird on a Plum Branch

Utagawa Hiroshige

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono carrying two bird cages on a pole beneath a maple branch.

The Actor Azuma Tōzō I as a Woman Carrying Two Bird Cages

Torii Kiyomitsu, 1768

Woodblock print of Mount Fuji beyond a wide river, with a boat on the water and a horse and traveler on the shore.

Fuji - The Tama River, Musashi Province, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1830-32

Woodblock print of a white heron above purple irises and green reeds over blue water, with calligraphy at upper left.

White Heron and Iris

Utagawa Hiroshige

Black crow perched on a grey rock beside a bare branch, with calligraphy and a red seal in the upper right corner.

Crow Resting on Wood Trunk

Kawanabe Kyōsai

Woodblock print of snow-capped Mount Fuji over misty hills, with pack horses and travelers on a path in the foreground.

Fuji from Inume (?) Pass

Katsushika Hokusai

Woodblock print of snow-capped Mount Fuji above mountains, with travelers and a horse on a river plain below.

Numazu, Number 13, from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō gojūsan tsugi)

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1847-52

Hand-colored Japanese print of a kabuki actor on a white horse under pine branches, with a figure in black robe at its side.

Scene from the Drama "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji"

Torii Kiyomasu I, 12th month, 1743 or 1st month, 1744

Monochrome woodblock print of a standing woman and a seated man beside a brazier, with a cat, screens and plum branches.

Parody of the Legend of Xu You and Chao Fu

Okumura Masanobu, ca. 1715

Woodblock print of men in festival garb running and pulling ropes beside a horse near a red torii gate.

Festival at Atsuta Temple

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1797-1858

Woodblock print of a woman in a blossom-patterned kimono holding a yellow daruma doll beside a lacquered box.

Beauty and Holiness

Suzuki Harunobu, probably 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned black robe with a white fox figure on his head, beneath a striped curtain.

Nakamura Nakazo I

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1780

Woodblock print of porters carrying a palanquin through morning mist past a torii gate and pine trees.

Morning Mist

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1797-1858

Woodblock print of a horse handler leading pack horses through heavy rain past windblown trees and rooftops.

Hiratsuka near Kutsukake

Keisai Eisen, 1790-1848

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a yellow kimono holding a birdcage with a yellow bird beneath cherry blossoms.

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimitsu in Role of Kumenosuke

Torii Kiyomitsu, 1735-1785

Woodblock print of a mallard duck in flight beside snow-covered reeds, with falling snow against a blue and grey sky.

Mallard and Snow-covered Reeds

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1843

Woodblock print of women in kimono walking a beach with children and dogs, boats and a hillside village across the bay.

Women at Takanawa Beach

Utagawa Toyokuni, ca. 1790s

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a green robe with a bow, arrows and a hawk overhead, with calligraphy at upper right.

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo I as Yorimasa

Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Woodblock print of horses grazing on a grassy plain by the sea, with a large pine tree and travelers under umbrellas.

Chiriu, Station No. 40

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a samurai on a dappled white horse below a window where two women look out, with a pine tree.

Young Samurai on Horseback and Women at a Window

Isoda Koryusai, ca. 1769-70 (Meiwa 6-7)

Pale white macaw perched on a red and gold rod beside decorated cups, set within a black circular field with red seals.

A White Macaw

Itō Jakuchū, ca. 1900

Woodblock print of travelers crossing a wooden bridge under a full moon, with a pine tree, horse, dog and children on the ban

Nagakubo, Station No. 28

Utagawa Hiroshige

Ink sketch of an armored warrior on a tiger with a snake and clouds above, with Japanese notes in the margins.

Yorimasa Killing Nue

Katsushika Hokusai, 18th-19th century

Dark background with a swallow in flight above a pink camellia blossom and speckled green leaves, with red seals.

Swallow and Camellia

Itō Jakuchū, ca. 1900

Woodblock print of sailing boats on a bay with travelers, porters and wooden buildings along a stone embankment at dusk.

River View at Takanawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1856

Three gray and white birds fly low over stylized rolling waves under a muted, overcast sky in a soft wash drawing.

Chidori Birds

Katsushika Hokusai, 18th-19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a bearded armored warrior with a long blade, surrounded by birds, deer, a bear, and a red demon o

Basketry Work: By the Craftsman Ichida Shōshichirō of Naniwa (Kagozaiku Naniwa saikunin Ichida Shōshichirō)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1819

Woodblock print of travelers sheltering from heavy rain under a thatched roof beside a large tree, with horses in the misty b

Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidō

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838

Grey ink wash drawing of a tortoise hanging from a thin string against a pale paper background.

Tortoise Suspended By String

Katsushika Hokusai, 18th-19th century