Colour Woodcut Collection (#9)

The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Creator: Eisen, Keisai (1790-1848)
The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Private Collection

Noa Noa: Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle), 1893-1894. Creator: Unknown
Noa Noa: Nave Nave Fenua (Fragrant Isle), 1893-1894

Landscapes and Street Corners: Moving, 1900. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere (French
Landscapes and Street Corners: Moving, 1900

Larousse Universal: Cover (Le Larousse Universel). Creator: Georges Auriol (French
Larousse Universal: Cover (Le Larousse Universel)

Etude a Quatre Mains, 1890. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere (French, 1849-1918)
Etude a Quatre Mains, 1890

Sketches of Famous Places in Japan: Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple, 1938. Creator: Tsuchiya Ko?itsu
Sketches of Famous Places in Japan: Asakusa Kinryuzan Temple, 1938

The Cushion (Martha Kurzweil Seated on a Divan), 1903. Creator: Max Kurzweil (Austrian
The Cushion (Martha Kurzweil Seated on a Divan), 1903

Les Pecheuses de Pignons, Saint-Jean-de-Mont, 1903. Creator: Auguste Louis Lepere
Les Pecheuses de Pignons, Saint-Jean-de-Mont, 1903

Bathers, c. 1900. Creator: Hans von Newmann (German, 1873-1957)
Bathers, c. 1900

Dancer Costume Parade Nerimono party Shinmachi
Dancer Costume Parade during the Nerimono party in Shinmachi, Osaka, Dancer in a kimono with a chrysanthemum pattern, performs the butterfly dance. She holds a fan in her right hand

The ghost of Oiwa. From the series Hyaku Monogatari (One Hundred Ghost Stories), c. 1832. Private Collection

Sanuki no in kenzoku o shite Tametomo wo sukuu zu, 1851. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Sanuki no in kenzoku o shite Tametomo wo sukuu zu, 1851. Private Collection

The Blue Rider, 1912. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
The Blue Rider, 1912. From a private collection

The Farewell, 1907. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
The Farewell, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Moonlit night, 1907. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Moonlit night, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Inumura Daikaku Masanori, from the series Honcho Suikoden goyu happyakunin no hitori (One of the Eight Hundred Heroes of the Wat, c1832. Private Collection

Senbu (Not a Very Lucky Day). From the series Rokuyosei Kuniyoshi jiman (Kuniyoshi s
Senbu (Not a Very Lucky Day). From the series Rokuyosei Kuniyoshi jiman (Kuniyoshis Analogies for the Six Conditions of Nature), 1860. Private Collection

Horyu Tower, from the series Nanso Satomi Hakkenden (Tale of the Eight Dogs), c1840. Private Collection

Daimotsu-no-ura kaitei no zu (At the Bottom of the Sea in Daimotsu Bay), ca 1852. Private Collection

At Izu no Oshima, Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo Shoots an Enemy Warship with an Arrow, c1843. Private Collection

When the Great General Was on the Way to Kyoto from Kyushu... (Meisho Kyushu yori joraku no toki), c1850. Private Collection

Konoe-no-in no Gyo-u Nimpyo San-nen, ca 1842. Private Collection

Akazawayama ozumo (Grand Sumo Tournament on Mount Akazawa), 1858. Private Collection

Benkeis Heroic Strength: Playfully Dragging the Bell of Mii Temple up Mount Hiei, ca 1845. Private Collection

Sasai Kyuzo Masayasu, from the series Taiheiki eiyuden (Heroes of the Great Peace), ca. 1849. Private Collection

Tsukuda Island in Musashi Province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Tsukuda Island in Musashi Province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Tea house at Koishikawa. The morning after a snowfall (from a Series 36 Views
Tea house at Koishikawa. The morning after a snowfall (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Inume pass in the Kai province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Inume pass in the Kai province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Dawn at Isawa in the Kai province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Dawn at Isawa in the Kai province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji )
The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Shichiri beach in Sagami Province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Shichiri beach in Sagami Province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Honjo Tatekawa, the timberyard at Honjo (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji )
Honjo Tatekawa, the timberyard at Honjo (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Ushibori in the Hitachi province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Ushibori in the Hitachi province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Nakahara in the Sagami province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Nakahara in the Sagami province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Mishima Pass in Kai Province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji ), 1830-1833
Mishima Pass in Kai Province (from a Series " 36 Views of Mount Fuji" ), 1830-1833. Private Collection

Yoru no sakura (Cherry Blossoms at Night), c1846. Private Collection

Shoki san jaki ni sokuto (Shoki Destroys Evil Demons), 1858. Private Collection

Yokohama Honcho no zu (Picture of Honcho in Yokohama), 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), 1861. Private Collection

Sesshu Daimotsu no ura Heike onryo arawaruru zu (Attack of the Taira Ghosts at Daimotsu Bay), c1847. Private Collection

Yegara Heita Tanenaga, Izumi Kojiro Chikahira and Wada Kojiro Yoshishige battling a giant python. Private Collection

Minamoto no Yorimitsu and his retainers attacking the drunken monster Shuten-doji on mount Oe, 1851. Private Collection

Mutsu no kuni Chidori no Tamagawa (Plover Jewel River in Mutsu Province), c1847. Private Collection

Heishogoku Nyudo wa Go-Shirakawa-tei no otoshigo nite (Taira Kiyomori Uses Incantations to Delay the Sunset), ca 1842. Private Collection

Kamei Rokuro Shigekiyo fighting a black bear in the snow, watched by Yoshitsune and his retainers, 1849. Private Collection

Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c. 1828. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c.1828. Private Collection

The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Private Collection

Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colour Woodcut: A Journey through Artistic Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of colour woodcut, a technique that has brought to life some of history's most iconic artworks. From the mesmerizing "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" by an unknown artist in 1814, depicting a sensual encounter between a woman and octopuses, to Harunobu Suzuki's provocative "Two Lovers, " showcasing eroticism through delicate lines and vibrant hues in 1750. Transporting us further back in time is Saito Oniwakamaru's striking woodblock print from 1827, capturing the intensity and determination of its subject. Meanwhile, Ludwig van Beethoven is immortalized during his creative process while composing the Missa Solemnis in 1820, portrayed with utmost detail and emotion. Delving into more intimate scenes, we encounter a serene moment captured in "A Woman Bathing" around 1770. The delicacy and grace depicted within this artwork evoke tranquility and beauty. In contrast, "Lovers under a Quilt with Phoenix Design" from the 1680s exudes passion as two figures find solace beneath intricate patterns. Wilhelm Volz takes us on an enthralling journey with his portrayal of Salome—an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery—influencing our imagination with her allure. Another intriguing piece is "Sensui fune johatsu (The First Time on a Boat on a Miniature Lake)" from approximately 1847; it invites viewers to embark on an adventure filled with wonderment. Kuniyoshi captivates us once again with his masterpiece titled "Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall. " This dramatic scene showcases Kuniyoshi's mastery over composition and storytelling techniques.