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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

16,136 works

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

Monochrome Japanese woodblock print of figures in kimono on a river boat, with irises and waves in the foreground.

An Actor's Boating Party on the Sumida River

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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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

Woodblock print of a kabuki-style woman in patterned kimono standing by a lattice screen, holding a folded letter.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as an Angry Woman Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1772 or 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with crossed arms in a flowered kimono, glancing sideways against a striped background.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Man Standing with His Arms Crossed

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a standing samurai in a green and brown kimono with a sword and fan on a veranda.

Arashi Sangoro as a Samurai Standing on the Veranda of a Great House

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1774 or 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono drawing a katana beside a lattice fence.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Dressed in Kamishimo

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a samurai actor with a red parasol, two swords and geta sandals standing in snow before a patterned fence.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1774

Woodblock print of a standing man in a green hat and patterned kimono holding a fan, beside an orange wooden doorway.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Izaemon

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white costume with fan motifs, holding a red-hilted sword, painted face, striped stage b

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō IV

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned kimono holding a sword beside wooden sake barrels and a signboard.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Yaozō II

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770, 2nd month

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in rain beside a pine tree, one wearing a white robe and candle headdress.

Kabuki Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ko-kakeyama and Ōtani Hiroji III as Kōga Saburō

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1771

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in samurai dress beside a maple tree under a blue sky.

Scene From The Drama "Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1768

Woodblock print of a samurai in patterned kimono beside a willow tree and pond with frogs.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Standing Near a Willow Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as an old man with gray hair, wearing a textured brown robe and holding a lantern.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as an Old Man with Long Gray Hair

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai with a yellow robe, carrying a rope of bells on a pole against teal.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Samurai Carrying a Suzu

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a chrysanthemum-patterned robe and checkered trousers before a shoji screen.

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Ukishima Danjo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 Autumn