Chuban Collection (#5)

The Eighth Month (Chushu), from the series "Popular Versions of Immortal Poets in Four... c. 1768
The Eighth Month (Chushu), from the series "Popular Versions of Immortal Poets in Four Seasons (Fuzoku shiki kasen)", c. 1768

The Third Month (Yayoi), from the series "Popular Versions of Immortal Poets in Four... c. 1768
The Third Month (Yayoi), from the series "Popular Versions of Immortal Poets in Four Seasons (Fuzoku shiki kasen)", c. 1768

Clearing Weather at Asakusa (Asakusa no seiran), from the series "Eight Fashionable...", c. 1768/69
Clearing Weather at Asakusa (Asakusa no seiran), from the series "Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable... c.1768/69
Returning Sails at Shinagawa (Shinagawa no kihan), from the series "Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Gonchunagon Sadaie (Fujiwara no Teika), from an untitled series of parodies of the... c. 1767/68
Gonchunagon Sadaie (Fujiwara no Teika), from an untitled series of parodies of the Three Evening Poems, c. 1767/68

Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of the...", c. 1766
Autumn Moon in the Mirror (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

The Evening Bell of the Clock (Tokei no bansho), from the series "Eight Views of the...", c. 1766
The Evening Bell of the Clock (Tokei no bansho), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Evening Glow of a Lamp (Andon no sekisho), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor... c. 1766
Evening Glow of a Lamp (Andon no sekisho), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Descending Geese of the Koto Bridges (Kotoji no rakugan), from the series "Eight Views... c. 1766
Descending Geese of the Koto Bridges (Kotoji no rakugan), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Evening Snow on a Floss Shaper (Nurioke no bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of the...c. 1766
Evening Snow on a Floss Shaper (Nurioke no bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Empress Jito (Jito Tenno), from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...c. 1763/64
Empress Jito (Jito Tenno), from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1763/64

Huang Xiang (Ko Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c. 1848/50
Huang Xiang (Ko Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

The Fourth Month (Shigatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve... c. 1792/93
The Fourth Month (Shigatsu), from an untitled series of genre scenes in the twelve months, with kyoka poems, Japan, c. 1792/93

The Courtesan Matsukaze of Ogiya in Edo-machi Itchome (Edo-machi... Japan, c. 1765/71. Creator: Komai Yoshinobu)
The Courtesan Matsukaze of Ogiya in Edo-machi Itchome (Edo-machi Itchome, Ogiya uchi Matsukaze), Japan, c. 1765/71

The Oystercatcher Dance (Miyakodori), from the series "Beautiful Dance Customs...c. 1778
The Oystercatcher Dance (Miyakodori), from the series "Beautiful Dance Customs (Adesugata odori fuzoku)", Japan, c. 1778

Zhang Xiao and Zhang Li (Cho Ko, Cho Rei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of... c. 1848 / 50
Zhang Xiao and Zhang Li (Cho Ko, Cho Rei), from the series " Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Enjoying the Evening Cool in Hirokoji (Hirokoji no ryosho), from... late 18th/early 19th century
Enjoying the Evening Cool in Hirokoji (Hirokoji no ryosho), from the series "Eight Contemporary Views of Ryogoku (Tosei Ryogoku hakkei)", Japan, late 18th/early 19th century

Second Illustration of Calligraphy and Painting Party on the Upper Floor of the Manpachiro... 1827
Second Illustration of Calligraphy and Painting Party on the Upper Floor of the Manpachiro Restaurant (Manpachiro jo shoga kaiseki no zu, onajiku sono ni), 1827

The Twelfth Month (Harumachizuki), from the series "Fashionable Monthly Visits to Sacre... c. 1784
The Twelfth Month (Harumachizuki), from the series " Fashionable Monthly Visits to Sacred Places in the Four Seasons (Furyu shiki no tsuki mode)", c. 1784

A Mirror on a Stand Suggesting the Autumnal Moon (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series... c. 1777
A Mirror on a Stand Suggesting the Autumnal Moon (Kyodai no shugetsu), from the series " Eight Scenes of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1777

The Sixth Month (Kazemachizuki), from the series "Fashionable Monthly Visits to Sacred... c. 1784
The Sixth Month (Kazemachizuki), from the series " Fashionable Monthly Visits to Sacred Places in the Four Seasons (Furyu shiki no tsuki mode)", c. 1784

Watching the Water Festival from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Eight Precincts of the... c. 1782
Watching the Water Festival from Azuma Bridge, from the series " Eight Precincts of the Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan hakkei)", c. 1782

No. 4: Chinese boys playing a raffle game, from the series "Children Say This is... c. 1791
No. 4: Chinese boys playing a raffle game, from the series " Children Say This is Japan! and Imitate the Games They See in Picturebooks (Yodo iu koitsu wa Nippon)

Exchange of Gifts (Yuino), the second sheet of the series "Marriage in Brocade Prints... c. 1769
Exchange of Gifts (Yuino), the second sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series "Marriage in Brocade Prints... c. 1769
The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

Geese Descending on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no rakugan), from the series... c. 1768 / 69. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Geese Descending on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no rakugan), from the series " Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Sumirena: The Mistress of Yojiya (Yojiya musume, Sumirena), from the series "Beautie... c. 1768 / 69
Sumirena: The Mistress of Yojiya (Yojiya musume, Sumirena), from the series " Beauties of the Floating World Compared to Flowers (Ukiyo bijin hana ni yosu)", c. 1768/69

Tree Peony: Chozan of Chojiya (Chojiya uchi Chozan, Kao), from the series "Parodies of... c. 1769
Tree Peony: Chozan of Chojiya (Chojiya uchi Chozan, Kao), from the series " Parodies of Floating-world Beauties as Flowers (Ukiyo bijin hana mitate)", c. 1769

Double-Flowered Cherry: Motoura of the Minami Yamasakiya (Minami Yamasakiya uchi, ... c. 1768 / 1769)
Double-Flowered Cherry: Motoura of the Minami Yamasakiya (Minami Yamasakiya uchi Motoura, Yaezakura), from the series " Beauties of the Floating World Compared to Flowers

No. 2: Chinese boys copying paintings and writing Japanese, from the series "Children... c. 1791
No. 2: Chinese boys copying paintings and writing Japanese, from the series " Children Say This is Japan! and Imitate the Games They See in Picturebooks (Yodo iu koitsu wa Nippon)

Carrying a Lantern Decorated with a Pavilion, Gohei, Flowers, and Fan (Sekiguchi-cho... 1779. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga)
Carrying a Lantern Decorated with a Pavilion, Gohei, Flowers, and Fan (Sekiguchi-cho Rosoku-cho no banto), from the series " The Festival of the Kanda Shrine (Kanda go-sairei)", 1779

Carrying a Lantern Decorated with the Flowers of the Four Seasons (Hirakawa-cho... 1780. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga)
Carrying a Lantern Decorated with the Flowers of the Four Seasons (Hirakawa-cho Yamamoto-cho shiki no hana mando) from the series " The Festival of the Sanno Shrine (Sanno go-sairei)", 1780

Key block print for The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series "Marriage... c. 1769
Key block print for The Introduction (Miai), the first sheet from the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series "Marriage in Brocade... c. 1769
The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series "Marriage in... c. 1769
A Cup of Sake before Bed (Toko sakazuki), the sixth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Bride Changing Clothes (Iro-naoshi), the fifth sheet of the series "Marriage in Bro... c. 1769
The Bride Changing Clothes (Iro-naoshi), the fifth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series "Marriage in Broc... c. 1769
The Ceremonial Sake (Konrei sakazuki), the fourth sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The Bride Riding in the Palanquin to Her Husbands House (Koshi-iri), the third sheet... c. 1769
The Bride Riding in the Palanquin to Her Husbands House (Koshi-iri), the third sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints

Parody of the Story of Narukami, 1765. Creator: Unknown
Parody of the Story of Narukami, 1765

Pinks in a Porcelain Pot, c. 1765. Creator: Unknown
Pinks in a Porcelain Pot, c. 1765

The Dancing Fox, 1766. Creator: Unknown
The Dancing Fox, 1766

Onamushi no Mikoto Killing the Great Bird, 1765. Creator: Unknown
Onamushi no Mikoto Killing the Great Bird, 1765

Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series Eight... late 18th cent
Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Maids Utensils (Jochu tedogu hakkei)", late 18th century. Attributed to Kitao Masanobu

Woman Washing Her Hands before Entering a Shrine, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Woman Washing Her Hands before Entering a Shrine, c. 1767. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Going to the Theater, c. 1770 / 71. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Going to the Theater, c. 1770/71. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Smoking on a Bench, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Smoking on a Bench, 1765. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Chrysanthemums and the Rising Moon, c. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Chrysanthemums and the Rising Moon, c. 1766. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

The Hole in the Wall, 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Hole in the Wall, 1765. The poet Narihira visited the empress in secret, entering through a crumbling palace wall. When discovered, he was sent into exile in northern Japan

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"Chuban: A Journey Through Japanese Art and Parody" Step into the world of chuban, a captivating art form that combines humor, beauty, and cultural references. From the Girl Riding a Crane to the Laughing Demoness, each artwork tells its own unique story. In c. 1766/67, an artist created a parody of Hi Chobo with his masterpiece Girl Riding a Crane. This whimsical piece captures the imagination as it blends fantasy and reality in perfect harmony. Moving forward to c. 1831-32, we encounter two more intriguing prints - The Mansion of the Plates and The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji. These color woodblock prints showcase intricate details and vibrant colors that bring these supernatural tales to life. Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Zhang Xiao and Zhang Li (Cho Ko, Cho Rei) from c. 1848/50 presents us with characters from the series "Twenty-four Paragons. " Their elegance is evident as they embody gracefulness through their attire and poses. Kitao Masanobu's Enjoying the Evening Cool in Hirokoji takes us back to late 18th/early 19th century Japan. It depicts people leisurely enjoying their evening amidst beautiful surroundings - a scene that evokes tranquility and peace. The Second Illustration of Calligraphy and Painting Party on the Upper Floor by Utagawa Kunisada transports us to 1827 where artists gather for creative exchanges in an atmosphere filled with inspiration. Torii Kiyonaga's works also captivate our attention with their exquisite detail. In The Twelfth Month (Harumachizuki), we witness fashionable individuals visiting sacred places during this auspicious time while A Mirror on a Stand Suggesting Autumnal Moon (Kyodai no shugetsu) invites contemplation under moonlit skies.