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Japanese Prints

11,071 works

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono under a large parasol, one holding a sword, beside flowering plants.

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III (right) as Ochiyo, and Bando Mitsugoro I (left) as the Greengrocer Hambei, in the Play…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1781

Japanese woodblock print of a woman holding a red sake cup that reflects a kabuki actor's face beside plum blossoms.

An Actor's Image in a Sake Cup

Utagawa Toyokuni II, ca. 1825

Woodblock print of a samurai in blue and gold armor with a red cape, holding a sword, with calligraphy text beside him.

Horimoto Gidayū Takatoshi

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1848

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes and armor wielding a long pole against rippling water.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Taira no Tomomori Disguised as Tokaiya Gimpei, in the Play Yoshitsune Sembon-zakura, P…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1777

Woodblock print of a fierce armored samurai warrior holding a long pole weapon, wearing a straw cape, with a hat at his feet.

Akashi Ridayu Hidemoto

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1848

Woodblock print of a samurai with raised sword beside a severed pink monster head on a snowy background.

The Warrior Slaying the Giant White Hihi

Utagawa Yoshitora, 1859, 2nd month

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes beside a red lattice fence and blossoming branch.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Sakon-gitsune in the Play Hana-zumo Genji Hiiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1775

Triptych woodblock print of kabuki actors in colorful costumes among plum blossoms, with a red-disc fan and lattice fence.

Kabuki Scene at Kumagai's Camp, from the play The Chronicle of the Battle of Ichinotani (Ichinotani futaba gunki)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1811

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with red face paint and black topknot in an oval frame, with calligraphy.

Portrait of Arashi Kichizaburō III (1810-1864) in the Role of Baiōmaru

Utagawa Kunisada, ca. 1840

Japanese woodblock print of a standing figure in a patterned kimono with orange circles, against a floral backdrop.

The Actor Nakamura Riko I in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red patterned kimono playing a flute beside a wooden fence.

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Kojoro-gitsune Disguised as the Florist Okiku in the Play Mure Takamatsu Yuki no Shi…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black kimono holding a fan beside a lattice fence, with an ornate hairstyle.

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Mitsuogiya Usukumo in the Play Shida Choja-bashira, Performed at the Nakamura Theater i…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red plaid robe holding a pipe beside bamboo and a large vessel, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Honcho-maru Tsunagoro (?) in the Play Hono Nitta Daimyojin (?), Performed at the Mo…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1777

Woodblock-style page of a songbird perched on a branch with green leaves and pink winged seed pods.

Seeds and Aleurities Cordata (?): Page from The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting (Jieziyuan huazhuan)

Dao Cheng, 1782, 2nd edition

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a green butterfly-patterned kimono, holding a raised staff against a pale background.

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo IV as Soga no Goro Tokimune in the Play Chigo Suzuri Aoyagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1777

Two woodblock print panels showing kabuki actors in patterned kimono in traditional interiors with shoji screens.

Näyttelijät Ichikawa Danjuro VIII ja Onoe Baiko näytelmässä Genyadana (Heikkoluonteisen Yosaburon tarina)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1853

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in feathered armor and layered robes, holding a fan, with two swords behind him.

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kobayashi no Asahina Saburo in the Play Kuruwagayoi Komachi Soga, Performed at the N…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black patterned robe and green kimono with ornate hair ornaments, c. 1788.

The Actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1788

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a dancer in a black chrysanthemum kimono and tall yellow headdress holding a fan.

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Shirabyoshi Dancer in Musume Dojo-ji in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performe…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1783

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a woven hat and patterned kimono holding a fan, with waves behind him.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kume no Heinaizaemon Disguised as the Street Fortune-teller Kosaka Jinnai, in the Play…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1783

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black kimono and white headcloth before stylized waves, c. 1783.

The Actor Nakamura Riko I as Hanako, the Daughter of Koshiba Kamon, Disguised as a Yotaka (Low-class Prostitute), in…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1783

Ukiyo-e print of two kabuki actors, one standing with a sword and one kneeling, beside a pine branch and wooden lattice.

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Onio Shinzaemon (right), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as Wappa no Kikuo (left) in the Play…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono beneath willow branches beside a rocky cliff.

Näyttelijä Nakamura Daikichi II palvelijatar Kakogawan roolissa

Utagawa Toyokuni, 1815

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors in costume, one with a raised sword, under red maple leaves, c. 1774.

The Actors Ichikawa Raizo II as Kojiro Masahira (right) and Ichikawa Danzo IV as Doi no Yataro (left), in the Play Ka…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1774

Japanese woodblock print of two women in patterned kimono beside a pine, rising sun, crane, and hanging paper lanterns on bam

Prinsessa Tamakazura sarjasta Murasaki Shikibu Genji-karuta 32

Kunisada II, 1857

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned robe holding a fan, with a sword at his waist, beside a wooden rail

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black robe and red patterned garments, holding a sword and walking stick.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, Probably as Ise no Saburo Disguised as Sanjo Uemon, Leader of a Robber Gang, in Part Tw…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1784

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned kimono holding a staff and lantern, with waves behind him.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Tambaya Suketaro in the Play On'ureshiku Zonji Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theate…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1790

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono holding a sword, with cherry blossoms above.

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunkō I, late 1780s

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in striped robes holding a katana before bamboo and a wooden fence.

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Ogata no Saburo Disguised as Yoroya Takiemon in the Play Mure Takamatsu Yuki no Shirah…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono playing a shamisen, with elaborate hair ornaments, c. 1780.

The Actor Yamashita Mangiku I as Osan in the Play Kitekaeru Nishiki no Wakayaka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1780

Two-panel Japanese woodblock print of kabuki actors in patterned kimono beside calligraphy screens, with smoke swirling at ri

Näyttelijät Onoe Kikugoro IV ja Bando Hikosaburo näytelmässä Ashiya Doman ouchi kagami (Ashiya Doman keisarin hovissa)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1856