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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

15,015 works

Woodblock print of travelers in rain gear battling a gust of rain on a sloping path, with bent grasses and rooftops beside th

Sudden Shower in Shōno

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono with a large hat, holding a staff against a pale background.

Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a woman in a tiger-patterned kimono and a man holding a parasol before a lattice window.

The Actor Ikushima Daikichi as an Oiran on Parade in the Streets of the Yoshiwara

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1701-06

Woodblock print of rocky cliffs and waterfalls with a thatched tea house, travelers and a pack horse on a hillside path.

Saka-no-shita, Fude-sute Mine

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a ronin samurai carrying straw brooms on a riverbank, with a sword at his waist.

Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in red robes holding a fan with a crane, with a fierce expression and tall black headdress.

The Actor Bandō Hikosaburō 1st (?)

Torii Kiyonobu I, ca. 1725

Japanese woodblock print of a post house with travelers, and porters carrying a green palanquin along a road.

Kusatsu: Famous Post House (Kusatsu, Meibutsu tateba), from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road (Tōka…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped green kimono with a sword, hand raised to his chin, on a yellow ground.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Otokodate Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

Black-ink woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono holding a pipe, turning to look over her shoulder.

An Oiran Standing, a Pipe in Her right Hand, and Turning to Look Behind over Her Shoulder

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1705

Woodblock print of porters carrying yellow loads on poles past tall pine trees on a hillside under a blue sky.

Kameyama

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1842

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dark kimono holding a sword beside a large tub, against grey and yellow backg

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro as an Onnadate (Woman Kyokaku)

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1787-90

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono beside a folding screen and hanging flower basket.

Kabuki Actors Nakamura Gentaro and Ikushima Shingoro

Torii Kiyomasu I, ca. 1710

Woodblock print of travelers with a pack horse and lanterns beneath pine trees under a full moon, with rice fields behind.

Akasaka Station

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1842

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in grey robes holding a staff beside a wooden fence at night, with a lantern above.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Rokuju-rokubu Standing at Night

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1780

Woodblock print of figures in kimono playing a hand sumo game in an interior room with a folding screen and potted pine.

A Game of Hand Sumo in the New Yoshiwara

Furuyama Moromasa, ca. 1740

Woodblock print of travelers resting by a tea house under a tree, with a kettle over a fire and a blue sea beyond.

Fukuroi; De Chaya

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a standing man in a patterned kimono holding a pipe, with reeds and a fence behind him.

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1786-87

Woodblock print of a Yoshiwara interior with sliding screens, seated women in kimono, and a reclining figure on tatami.

An Interior View in the Yoshiwara

Torii Kiyotada, ca. early 1740s

Woodblock print of a crowded Edo street with a shop, ox cart, porters carrying loads, and a wooden bridge.

Shimbashi no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1837

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in golden armored costume holding a staff, beside a flowering plum branch.

Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of Asahina in "Edo no Haru Meisho Soga"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1773

Woodblock print of women in kimono on a wooden bridge with parasols, fans, and a mother holding a baby.

Enjoying the Cool Evening Breeze on and under the Bridge

Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of a night street lined with blooming cherry trees, lanterns, and crowds of figures in kimono.

Yoshiwara Yo Zakura no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1841

Woodblock print of kabuki actor as a mountain witch with wild white hair, leaf-patterned robe, and gnarled branch.

The 5th Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yamauba

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1775

Vertical woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono and wide hat beside a tea-house signboard.

A Geisha Seated upon a Shogi in Front of a Tea-house

Okumura Masanobu, ca. 1763

Woodblock print of a teahouse balcony overlooking a moonlit bay with moored boats and red lanterns.

Toto, Shinagawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1838

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai costume holding a sword beside a go board with scattered stones.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Samurai of High Rank Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1774

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a standing courtesan in a floral kimono with ornate hair combs and calligraphy.

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo 2nd as an Oiran in a Gauze Kimono, Standing, Tying Her Obi

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1764

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono seated on a bench, adjusting his foot beside a red lattice screen.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Otokodate Seated on a Wooden Bench

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1771

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped kimono and red apron holding a paper bundle, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red floral kimono and grey robe, holding a sword, before a lattice and medallion backg

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro in the Role of Gokumon no Shobei

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1771