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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 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 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 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 an elderly bald man in a patterned kimono glancing backward beside a bamboo fence and red shrubs.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Old Man

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1788?

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

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?

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 sparrow in flight above pink roses and thorny branches on a yellow background.

Roses and Sparrow

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

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 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

Woodblock print of a blue-headed bird perched on a branch beside a pink camellia flower and green leaves on yellow.

Camellia and Blue-Headed Bird

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

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

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?

Blue and green woodblock print of a songbird on a camellia branch with open blossoms and buds.

Camellia and Bird

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

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 kabuki actor in a floral robe holding a sword and round fan, with a scowling expression.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1780

Woodblock print of two white egrets among irises and reeds beside a blue pond, with calligraphy at upper right.

Egrets amid Irises and Grasses

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1830s-1842

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 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?

Woodblock print of a flying sparrow beside a blue iris flower and green leaves above rippling water.

Iris and Sparrow

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1832

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai dress with swords, straw hat, and blossoming branch above a wooden bench.

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Samurai Standing by a Wooden Bench

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1794?

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono holding a cherry blossom branch, walking left on a cream background.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Walking Toward the Left

Katsukawa Shunkō, late 1777 or early in 1778

Woodblock print of a dark blue bird with pale head on a looping vine, with hanging wisteria blossoms at left.

Wisteria and White-headed Bird

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1842

Woodblock print of a bald man in a yellow and checkered robe holding a sword while standing in heavy rain under a tree branch

The Actor Ichikawa Danzō IV in the Role of Ono Sadakurō

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1781

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 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 green and black kimono, arm outstretched, beside a bamboo screen and katana.

Kabuki Actor Ōtani Oniji III

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1792

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?

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