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Japanese woodblock print of a man with a katana standing in rain beneath willow branches, wearing black and red garments.

The Actor Ichikawa Komazō II in the Role of Ono Sadakurō

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a woman in a striped robe and red kimono under a plum tree, holding an umbrella.

Iwai Kiyotaro as a Woman Standing under a Plum Tree

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1788

Woodblock print of a sparrow flying beside red poppies on tall stems against a blue-to-cream gradient sky.

Poppy and Sparrow

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in an old woman role, stooped with a bamboo staff beside a river and grass.

The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as the Old Beggar Woman Kurozuka Babā at Adachigahara

Katsukawa Shun'ei, 1795 (Kansei 7), 11th month

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors in a snowy landscape, one holding a peony branch and one kneeling in a green ro

Kabuki Actors Arashi Ryūzō II and Segawa Kikunojō III

Katsukawa Shunkō, ca. 1790

Woodblock print of a dark blue bird perched on a yellow hibiscus flower, with budding stems and calligraphy above.

Hibiscus and Bluebird

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1832

Japanese woodblock print of a bowing figure in a striped kimono beside a fence, with pink plum blossoms above.

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro as a Woman Standing under a Torii

Katsukawa Shun'ei, ca. 1791?

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V as Sakata Kintoki in the Play Raikō’s Four Intrepid Retainers in the Costume of the N…

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month, 1781

Woodblock print of a small grey bird on a branch beside pink magnolia blossoms against a blue-to-cream gradient sky.

Purple Magnolia and Hornbill

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of a standing figure in patterned orange and cream robes with an elaborate hairstyle before a striped curtain

Nakamura Riko in the Role of Oiso no Tora

Katsukawa Shunjo, 2nd month, 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes with red face makeup, holding two swords, against a plain background.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month, 1779

Woodblock print of morning glory vines with red, purple, blue and white flowers climbing against green leaves, with calligrap

Morning Glories

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1843

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red patterned kimono holding a pole with a small palanquin, with calligraphy beside hi

Ichimura Kamezo in the Role of Kanto Koroku

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1760?

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono dancing with an orange-lined parasol.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as a Woman Dancing in a Shosa Act

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1785?

Japanese woodblock print of pink roses on thorny branches with green leaves and calligraphy at upper left.

Roses

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1843

Japanese print of a brown oriole on a branch beside a large pink peony and yellow bud with green leaves.

Chinese Oriole and Peonies

Kuwagata Keisai, 1789

Woodblock print of a richly dressed courtesan with ornate hair pins holding a folded paper before a floral screen.

Nakamura Riko as Richly Clad Courtesan Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a bullfinch on a branch of pink camellias with green leaves and fallen petals below.

Camellia and Bullfinch

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Black-and-white woodblock print of a kabuki woman and a samurai with two swords beside a stylized pine tree.

Scene from the Drama "Shusse Taiheike," Performed at the Ichimura Theatre

Okumura Masanobu, probably 1709

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad figure holding a flower-laden tray against a pale sky and stylized shrubs.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tomijūrō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1777, 10th month

Woodblock print of a red-crowned crane standing on rolling blue waves beside reeds, against a pale background.

Crane and Surf

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Blue and cream woodblock print of a snowy waterside village with a torii gate and a boat with figures on the water.

Winter Landscape

Japanese woodblock print of a standing man in green kimono and tan robe with a sword, before a geometric patterned backdrop.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Oboshi Yuranosuke

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1787

Woodblock print of a blue and gold peacock on a branch with red and green maple leaves and calligraphy at upper left.

A Peacock Perched on a Maple Tree

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a dark kimono hiding behind a sleeve as a boy holds up a red mask.

A Woman Playing with a Young Boy

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1804

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a costume with tall black hat and wide headdress, standing in a dramatic pose.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1780

Two wild geese fly past a full moon above blue clouds in a Japanese woodblock print.

Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833

Woodblock print of a woman in a black kimono holding a cup beside a man in a red haori, c. 1797.

Scene from the "Chushingura" Drama

Ichirakutei Eisui, ca. 1797

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a black floral kimono, wearing an ornate hat and carrying a sword, against a pa

Kabuki Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1787-88

Woodblock print of a raftsman poling through falling snow past snowy pilings and a pine tree on a riverbank.

Snow on the Sumida River

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1835