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Japanese woodblock print of a woman seated by a lattice window as a spotted cat looks up beside her.

Woman Fanning Herself After a Bath

Isoda Koryusai, late 18th century

Japanese woodblock print of a seated woman with a sword facing a pale ghost beside a folding screen at night.

Toriyama Akinari Terutada with Ghost; (The Lavender Chapter)

Utagawa Yoshiiku, 1864

Triptych print of a green dragon among churning waves, with warriors, an octopus, a crab and a woman fighting below.

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1853

Japanese woodblock diptych of a seated man, a woman in white kimono, a pale ghost, and a looming cat demon face.

Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1850

Woodblock print of two monks by a cliff, a samurai and attendant advancing right, a floating rock above a misty lake.

Concise Illustrated Biography of Monk Nichiren: Rock Suspended by the Power of Prayer on Komuro Mountain

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1835-36

Woodblock print of a long-haired ghost in white robes trailed by red flames, labeled with Japanese calligraphy.

Onoe Matsusuke as the Ghost of the Murdered Wife Oiwa, in "A Tale of Horror from the Yotsuya Station on the Tokaido R…

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1812

Japanese woodblock print of a red-faced spear foot-soldier beside a kimono-clad figure holding a hawk on the arm.

Foot-Soldier with a Spear and Hawk-Handler (Yari-mochi yakko to taka shō), from the series Souvenir Paintings from Ōt…

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1802-3

Woodblock print of wild geese flying past a full moon over a curved bay with boats and shoreline houses.

Full Moon at Takanawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1831

Woodblock print of a timber bridge over a river at dusk, with boats, a rising moon and red-streaked clouds.

Twilight Moon at Ryōgoku Bridge

Utagawa Hiroshige

Woodblock print of a snowy seaside village with a red shrine, pine trees, boats, and a rising red sun.

New Year's Sunrise after Snow at Susaki

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1831

Woodblock print of striped-sail boats on blue water at dusk, with a red-roofed village and trees along the shore.

Shell Gathering at Shibaura

Utagawa Hiroshige

Woodblock print of pink cherry blossoms above wooden houses and figures walking at dawn, by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Morning Cherry Blossoms at Shin-Yoshiwara

Utagawa Hiroshige

Woodblock print of cherry trees in bloom on a hill above a calm bay at dusk, with boats and small figures.

Evening Cherry Blossoms at Gotenyama

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1831

Woodblock print of a passenger boat on a river with pine trees, a torii gate, distant mountains and pink clouds.

A View of Late Spring at Masaki

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1831

Woodblock print of a river at dusk with sailboats, a punt, trees on the bank, and figures beside a signpost.

A View of Cherry Trees in Leaf along the Sumida River

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1831

Woodblock print of a harbor at dusk with a crescent moon, tall masts, moored boats, riverside houses and red clouds.

The Year's First Song of the Cuckoo at Tsukudajima

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1831

Woodblock print of a snowy shrine by a pond, with arched bridges, plum trees and a figure under a yellow umbrella.

Tenmangū Shrine at Kameido in Snow

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-43

Woodblock print of women with parasols in a boat beside a teahouse and arched bridge on a river.

The Ono at Ryogoku Yanagibashi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of three women in kimono by a canal, with a red bridge, teahouse and plum trees beyond.

Yanagishima no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of figures in kimono on a riverside street with a pine tree, canal boats and white-walled houses.

The Umegawa at Ryogoku Yanagibashi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of a garden with a pond, pine tree, stone lantern, pagoda and figures in kimono by a tea house.

The Daikokuya at Mukojima

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of women and a child on a riverbank, a ferry boat on the water, and traditional houses behind a fence.

Sumidagawa Hashiba Watashi Zu (Yanagiya)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of women on a riverside restaurant veranda with sailboats on the water and pine trees below.

The Kawachiya Restaurant, Yanagi-bashi, Ryōgoku (Ryōgoku Yanagi-bashi, Kawachiya), from the series A Collection of Fa…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838-40

Woodblock print of two women with parasols walking in rain past palm trees toward a tea-house at a shrine.

Tea-house inside Hachiman Shrine

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of a restaurant balcony with diners, a fan dancer and a shamisen player overlooking a lake and town.

The Kawachirō Restaurant, Shitaya Hirokōji (Shitaya Hirokōji, Kawachirō), from the series A Collection of Famous Rest…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838-40

Woodblock print of a busy Edo street with palanquin bearers, pedestrians, wooden shops and a willow tree.

The Harimaya at Shinyoshiwara Emonzaka Nihonzutsumi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of a busy roadside tea house with travelers, porters, a horse, and a woman serving tea.

Tea house in Hakusen district

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of figures in snow by a river, with a wooden bridge, pine trees, a boat, and a teahouse at right.

Uekiya Restaurant at Mokuboji

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of a riverside teahouse with balcony patrons, wading figures, pine branches, and a fan-shaped cartouche.

The Ōgiya at Ōji

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835-42

Woodblock print of a boatman on a bamboo raft in falling snow on a blue river, with snowy trees on the bank.

Sumida River in the Snow, from the series "Famous Places in Edo in the Four Seasons"

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1834

Woodblock print of a woman fixing her hair beside a mirror, with another woman holding an infant in a patterned robe.

Woman and Child

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1793

Woodblock print of a man leaning over a seated woman at a mirror and comb box, in yellow kimono tones.

Two actors, from the series Musical Program of True Love (Ongyoku hiyoku no bangumi) 音曲比翼の番組

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1800 (Kansei 12)

Japanese woodblock print of two women and a baby playing on the floor, one woman holding a blossom-decorated fan.

Two Women with a Baby who is Playing on the Floor

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1793

Woodblock print of a kabuki performer in a red chrysanthemum kimono beside a second figure with a fan on a veranda.

The Ninth-Month Kabuki Dance "Kikujido"

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1796

Woodblock print of rain falling over a lake with pine-lined shore, wooden houses and mountains by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Evening Rain at Karasaki, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of a full moon over a lakeside village with trees, boats on the water, and distant hills.

Autumn Moon at Ishiyama, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of snow-covered mountains above a blue lake with rowing boats and village rooftops under a dusky sky.

Evening Snow at Mount Hira, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of geese descending over a lake beside a willow, a wooden pavilion on a pier, and a blue mountain.

Descending Geese at Katada, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of a lake with sailboats, pine islands, a wooden bridge with travelers, and a distant mountain at sunset.

Sunset Glow at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of a lake at dusk with pine-covered hills, temple roofs, and a distant conical mountain under an orange sky.

Evening Bell at Miidera Temple, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of sailing boats with white and yellow sails on blue water, with a shoreline of houses and hills.

Returning Fishing Boats at Yabase, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of a lake with pine trees, a blue-roofed castle, distant mountains, and a rider on a shore path.

Clearing Weather at Awazu (Awazu seiran), from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834-35

Woodblock print of a village with blue-roofed houses among banana plants, a boat on water, and pink-tinged hills under clouds

Banana Garden at Nakashima (Nakashima shōen), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of a coastal village with blue roofs, bamboo fence, stone wall, and a boat on calm water.

Bamboo Hedge at Kumemura (Kumemura chikuri), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of a stone causeway, walled buildings with blue roofs, and a boat on calm water beneath hills.

Sound of the Lake at Rinkai (Rinkai kosei), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of pine-covered islets and rocky shore with two small boats on blue water and a distant mountain.

Pines and Waves at Ryūtō (Ryūtō shōtō), from the series Eight Views of the Ryūkyū Islands (Ryūkyū hakkei)

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of travelers and a pack horse crossing a wooden bridge above a river, with a village and hills beyond.

Fukui Bridge in Echizen Province (Echizen Fukui no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Pro…

Katsushika Hokusai, 1827-30

Woodblock print of a rainy landscape with a dark pine tree, a blue river, hills, and a distant mountain under falling rain li

Ochanomizu in the Rain

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, mid-19th century

Woodblock print of figures under oiled paper umbrellas walking through heavy rain along a riverbank toward a city.

Onmayagashi in Edo

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1830-44

Woodblock print of heavy night rain over a wooded mountain at Ōyama, with figures climbing toward a small blue-roofed buildin

Night Rain at Ōyama, from the series "Eight Famous Views of Kanagawa"

Utagawa Toyokuni II, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of a horse and rider in heavy rain beside a tree, with travelers under umbrellas and a red bridge.

Rain of the Fifth Month (Samidare)

Utagawa Kunisada, 19th century

Woodblock print of travelers in rain beside a pine tree and shrine, with a calligraphic poem above the water.

Night Rain at Karasaki

Torii Kiyomasu II, early 18th century

Woodblock print of a man holding an umbrella over a woman in a green kimono holding a small boat in the rain.

The Actors Nakamura Tomijirō in the Role of Ono no Komachi and Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Her Servant

Torii Kiyohiro, ca. 1756

Woodblock print of a man holding a yellow umbrella over a woman carrying a model boat in the rain.

Komachi Praying for Rain

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1765

Monochrome Japanese woodblock print of two women with a parasol in rain beside a river, with a boat and pine trees.

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain

Chobunsai Eishi, ca. 1791

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of two women under a parasol beneath drooping willow branches.

Beauties under an Umbrella

Katsukawa Shunshō, late 18th century

Two women under a large yellow and blue umbrella on a rainy night, one holding a lantern, in a Japanese woodblock print.

Geisha and Attendant on a Rainy Night

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1797

Naniwa Okita Admiring Herself in a Mirror

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1790-95

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono cradling a baby against her shoulder, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1790.

“Hour of the Rat: Mistress,” from the series Women’s Daily Customs (Fuzoku bijin tokei)

Kitagawa Utamaro, 1790

Three figures in patterned robes sit beneath a maple tree, heating a kettle over a fire of leaves in a Japanese woodblock pri

Parody of Palace Servants Heating Sake over a Fire of Maple Leaves

Okumura Masanobu, ca. 1750

Woodblock print of women in kimono in a room with tatami floor, shoji screen, folding screen and candle stand.

The Marriage Ceremony

Suzuki Harunobu, probably 1768

Woodblock print of two women in kimono beside blooming bush clover, with a stream and a poem in a cloud-shaped panel.

The Bush Clover (Hagi)

Suzuki Harunobu, ca. 1766

Three women in patterned kimono with elaborate hairstyles, one holding a leaf, in an 1776 Japanese woodblock print.

The Courtesan Nishikigi of the Yotsumeya Brothel, from the series “A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh…

Isoda Koryusai, 1776

Woodblock print of a woman in a red chrysanthemum kimono with a black dog at her feet beside a striped screen.

Pictures of Ten Styles (Jittaiga Fuzoku): A Young Woman with a Dog

Torii Kiyonaga, ca. 1790-91

Woodblock print of four women in patterned kimono under hanging lanterns and wisteria, with two attendants seated in front.

Karakoto of Chojiya on Parade

Chobunsai Eishi, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of four women in patterned kimono working with silk floss beside a wooden tub and a hanging bamboo pole.

The Making of Silk Floss

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a court lady in a blossom-patterned kimono on a riverbank beneath drooping willow branches.

Kanjo: A Court Lady

Torii Kiyonaga, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a wooden bridge over a misty gorge, with pavilions on steep green cliffs and clouds below.

The Hanging-cloud Bridge at Mount Gyōdō near Ashikaga (Ashikaga Gyōdōzan kumo no kakehashi), from the series Remarkab…

Katsushika Hokusai, 1760-1849

Woodblock print of two travelers crossing a rope suspension bridge over a gorge, with cliffs, pines and birds in the sky.

The Suspension Bridge on the Border of Hida and Etchū Provinces (Hietsu no sakai tsuribashi), from the series Remarka…

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of a uniformed man with a cane beside a woman in a blue bonnet and striped skirt, with Japanese text.

Russian Officer with His Wife

Utagawa Yoshiiku, 1861

Triptych print of a Western-style concert with choir, violinists, cellist, flautist and a pianist in an ornate interior.

Concert of European Music (Ōshū kangengaku gassō no zu)

Toyohara Chikanobu, 1889

Woodblock print of two women in kimono on a veranda by a latticed screen, with a river view and boats beyond.

Scene of the Pleasure Quarter at Fukagawa

Suzuki Harushige, late 18th century

Woodblock print of a large dark elephant tied in a wooden pen beside a man in a black kimono holding a paper.

View of the Large Imported Elephant

Taguchi Yoshimori, 1863 (Bunkyo 3, 4th month)

Moonlit Japanese woodblock print of a river landscape with pines, a thatched hut, and two women seated on the bank.

Six Jewel Rivers from Various Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Woodblock print of two women in kimono in the rain, one kneeling by iris plants under a parasol, one on a veranda.

Viewing Iris in the Rain

Suzuki Harunobu, 1764-70

Woodblock print of a woman with gold hairpins in a pink patterned kimono and green floral robe, looking downward.

“Hanaōgi of the Gomeirō,” from the series Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryō kurabe: Gomeirō Hanaōgi)

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1794-95

Woman in a floral kimono kneeling by a patterned screen, holding a yellow fan, with cherry blossoms and calligraphy beside he

Ono no Komachi: Number Two (Sono ni), from the series Stylish Parodies of the Six Poetic Immortals (Fūryū yatsushi ro…

Chobunsai Eishi, 1790s

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad woman with gold hair combs, one hand raised to her hair, on a gold background.

Takigawa of the Ōgiya Brothel: The First Reception Room Appointment of the New Year (Hatsu-uri zashiki no zu: Ōgiya T…

Chobunsai Eishi, ca. 1794-95

Woodblock print of a rainy river scene with a red bridge, boats, umbrella-carrying travelers, and a windswept pine on a green

Shohei Bridge, Seido Temple and Kanda River

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Woodblock print of snowfall at Kinryusan Temple in Asakusa, with a red gate, pagoda, large lantern and pedestrians.

The Kinryusan Temple at Asakusa

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856

Woodblock print of a plum garden at dusk with white blossoms, thatched pavilions, strolling figures, and a blue swing.

Plum Garden at Kamata (Kamata no umezono), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857 (Ansei 4), 2nd month

Woodblock print of a full moon over a canal, with an arched bridge, bamboo stacks on the bank, and a boatman poling a boat.

Full Moon Over Canal, with Bridge and Huge Stacks of Bamboo along the Bank

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1857

Woodblock print of colorful chrysanthemums in a fan shape with green leaves, a bee, and a blue and white diagonal pattern.

Chrysanthemums in Fan-shaped Design

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1840s

Woodblock print of a mallard duck flying over snow-covered reeds and a frozen shore, with falling snow and a red seal.

A Wild Duck near a Snow-laden Shore

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1843

The Courtesan Konosumi, from the series Beauties of the Southern Quarter (Nangoku bijin awase)

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1793-94

Woodblock print of pale foxes with flames gathered under a large tree at night, with glowing lights in the sky and field.

Foxes Meeting at Oji

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Woodblock print of a snowy bay with pine-covered hill, small islets, falling snow and distant coastline by Hiroshige.

Winter View of Shimasaku in the Province of Iki

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856

Woodblock print of a boat bridge across a blue river with a horse and travelers in a snowy landscape, pine and thatched house

Old View of the Boat-bridge at Sano in Kōzuke Province (Kōzuke Sano funabashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Vi…

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of travelers and a horse crossing a snowy boat bridge over a blue river, with a pine tree and thatched house.

Old View of the Boat-bridge at Sano in Kōzuke Province (Kōzuke Sano funabashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Vi…

Katsushika Hokusai, 1827-30

Woodblock print of travelers crossing a high arched wooden bridge over a river, with a distant snowy mountain.

Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Okazaki Yahagi no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridge…

Katsushika Hokusai, ca. 1834

Triptych woodblock print of women in patterned kimono at an autumn banquet beneath red maple leaves, with candles and screens

Banquet of the Next Full Moon at the Chrysanthemum Festival, from the series The Twelve Months (Chōyō nochi no tsuki…

Utagawa Kunisada, 1854

Woodblock print of a seated bald man in blue kimono holding prayer beads, with calligraphy and red seals above.

Memorial Portrait of Ichiryusai Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1786-1864

Woodblock print of pine trees along a sandy beach with blue waves and small figures near a thatched building.

Maiko Beach, Harima Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1853

Woodblock print of a traveler crossing a stone arch below a blue mountain, with pine trees and clouds.

Goka no Shō, Higo Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1853

Woodblock print of a large whirlpool and crashing waves between rocky cliffs, with birds flying over distant hills.

Naruto Whirlpool, Awa Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1853

Woodblock print of a rocky sea cliff topped by a red temple hall and pines, with small boats on blue water below.

Kannondo, Abuto, Bingo Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1853