Edo Period Collection (#46)

Bunkindo print of foreign ships in the port of Nagasaki, 1800-50 (woodblock print)
XOS2909654 Bunkindo print of foreign ships in the port of Nagasaki, 1800-50 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 18.4x26.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700 (colour woodblock print)
XOS2909652 Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c.1700 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (18th century); 44.5 u32 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Nagasaki Harbour, c. 1800-50 (silk painting)
XOS2909650 Nagasaki Harbour, c.1800-50 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 75.5x48.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The pleasure of conversation, from the series Tosei Kobutsu hakkei (Eight
XIR253105 The pleasure of conversation, from the series Tosei Kobutsu hakkei (Eight Modern Behaviours) c.1803 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro

A tea-house in Ryogoku, from the series Bijin juyo (Ten Female Figures) c
XIR253104 A tea-house in Ryogoku, from the series Bijin juyo (Ten Female Figures) c.1797 (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 31, 2x21, 5 cm; Musee Claude Monet, Giverny

Hunting fireflies at nightfall, 1796-97 (woodblock print)
XIR253106 Hunting fireflies at nightfall, 1796-97 (woodblock print) by Eishi, Hosoda (1756-1829); Musee Claude Monet, Giverny

The Picnic Hamper (colour woodblock print)
XIR227653 The Picnic Hamper (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School; 13.4x18 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: le coffret a pique-nique; lunch box; ); Japanese

A Courtesan Offering a Cup, 18th-19th century (pen & ink on paper)
XIR227652 A Courtesan Offering a Cup, 18th-19th century (pen & ink on paper) by Japanese School; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; Japanese, out of copyright

The Poetess Ko-Shibuku (colour woodblock print)
XIR227646 The Poetess Ko-Shibuku (colour woodblock print) by Eishi, Hosoda (1756-1829); 37.5x24.4 cm; Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

The Bridge on Liji River (pen & ink, colour & gold paper on panel) (see 216569)
XIR216570 The Bridge on Liji River (pen & ink, colour & gold paper on panel) (see 216569) by Japanese School, (17th century); 149x360 cm; Tokyo National Museum

Flowers of Camellias (pen & ink, colour, gold paper on panel) (see 216565)
XIR216566 Flowers of Camellias (pen & ink, colour, gold paper on panel) (see 216565) by Japanese School, (17th century); 154x355 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dutch VOC employees being served a meal by Javanese servants at Deshima, 1790-1810
XOS1765779 Dutch VOC employees being served a meal by Javanese servants at Deshima, 1790-1810 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (18th century); 30x38.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Women of the Gay Quarters, left hand panel of a diptych (colour woodblock print)
BAL114571 Women of the Gay Quarters, left hand panel of a diptych (colour woodblock print) (see also 114572) by Kiyonaga, Torii (1752-1815); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Japanese, out of copyright

Takigawa from the Tea-House, Ogi (colour woodblock print)
BAL114573 Takigawa from the Tea-House, Ogi (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Japanese, out of copyright

Women of the Gay Quarters, right hand panel of a diptych (colour woodblock pring)
BAL114572 Women of the Gay Quarters, right hand panel of a diptych (colour woodblock pring) (see also 114571) by Kiyonaga, Torii (1752-1815); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Japanese, out of copyright

Peacocks, Edo Period (ink, colours & gold on paper)
XIR1127126 Peacocks, Edo Period (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Korin, Ogata (1658-1716); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paons); Japanese, out of copyright

JAPAN: EDO, 1860s. View of the Nijubashi bridges from the outer garden of Edo Castle in Edo. Photograph taken shortly before Edo, renamed Tokyo, became the imperial capital in 1868

HIROSHIGE: SURUGA, c1850. Pine groves and Mount Fuji on Miho Bay in Suruga Province, Japan. Woodcut by Ando Hiroshige, c1850

HIROSHIGE: MOUNT FUJI, c1850. Mount Fuji on Miho Bay in Suruga Province, Japan. Woodcut by Ando Hiroshige, c1850

JAPAN: KABUKI ACTORS, 1794. The actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo, one in the role of a woman, in costume for a kabuki play. Color woodcut by Toshusai Sharaku, 1794

JAPAN: KABUKI DANCER, 1758. A dancer from the popular kabuki drama, Musume Dojoji. Woodcut by Kiyomitsu Torii, 1758

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. A sumo wrestling match in Japan. Woodcut by Moronobu Hishikawa, 17th century

JAPAN: GEISHA, c1782. The Japanese actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of a geisha. Color woodcut by Shunsho Katsukawa, c1782

JAPAN: GEISHAS, 1785. Two Japanese geishas getting dressed for a festival. Color woodcut by Utamaro Kitagawa, 1785

JAPAN: GEISHA, c1730. A Japanese geisha playing a zither. Hand-colored woodcut by Shigenaga Nishimura, c1730

JAPAN: COURTESANS, c1792. The courtesans Mitsuhata, Senzan, Misayama, Itotaki and Oribae. Japanese woodcut by Hosoda Eishi, c1792

JAPAN: GEISHA, c1825. A Japanese geisha. Color woodcut by Eisen Ikeda, c1825

JAPAN: GEISHA, 1777. A geisha with a servant carrying her koto in a case. Color woodcut by Shigemasa Kitao, 1777

JAPAN: GEISHAS, c1803. Japanese geishas playing a shamisen and a kokyu. Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Shuho Saito, c1803

JAPAN: ROOSTERS, 1859. Two men holding fighting roosters while a woman feeds a third on the ground. Color woodcut by Katei Taki, 1859

MEIJI RESTORATION. 1868. Young Emperor Mutsuhito is payed homage at the restoration of the Meiji Emperor, January 1868, after 265 years of rule by the Tokugawa Shogunate. Contemporary Japanese print

JAPANESE SAMURAI. Japanese samurai warrior, Oya Taro Mitsukuni watching a battle scene between armies of skeletons. Woodcut print by Yoshitoshi Taiso, 1865

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLER. Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler wearing a waist wrap with birds and bamboo. Color woodcut, c1868-1900

JAPAN: FOREIGN SOLDIERS. Foreign soldiers (probably Russian) in Japan. Woodblock print, middle 19th century

JAPAN: BATHHOUSE, c1850. Woodblock print, c1850

JAPAN: BATH, c1850. Woodblock print, c1850

JAPAN: KYOTO, 1730. Woodblock print, 1730

JAPAN: FOREIGNER, c1861. Foreigners representing five different countries are entertained by a magician in a Yokohama geisha house. Woodblock print, c1861

JAPAN: RUSSIAN SAILORS. Crew members of a Russian ship. Woodblock print, c1860

JAPAN: FOREIGN TRADE HOUSE. European ladies entertain Japanese at a foreign trade house in Yokohama, Japan. Woodblock print, c1860

JAPAN: RUSSIAN SHIP, c1860. Woodblock print, Japanese, c1860

JAPAN: FOREIGN VISITORS. Western visitors arrive in the black ships at Yokohama harbor. Woodblock print, 1861

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, 1861. View of the docks at Yokohama. Woodblock print, 1861, by Ando Hiroshige

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, 1861. View of the harbor at Yokohama. Woodblock print, 1861, by Ando Hiroshige

JAPAN: PERRY EXPEDITION. Gifts brought to Japan by the American expedition under Commoder Matthew Perry. Color drawing, Japanese, 1854

JAPAN: PERRYs OFFICERS. Officers of the fleet of Matthew Perry. From left: Perrys son, Captain Abbot, interpreters Portman and Williams, Captain Adams, and Commodore Perry

JAPAN: DRY GOODS STORE. Interior of the Echigaya dry goods store, Edo; clerks and customers sit on tatami mats. Woodblock print, early 19th century, by Matsumura Sakube

JAPAN: PERRY EXPEDITION. Two of the ships in Commodore Matthew Perrys expedition to Japan, 1852-1854. The ship at left is the USS Powhatan. Japanese paper screen, 1854, by an unknown artist

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The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was a time of great artistic and cultural development in Japan. This era lasted from 1603 to 1868 and was characterized by peace, stability, and isolationism. One of the most iconic images from this period is "The Great Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai. This woodblock print depicts men in boats battling large waves off the shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji towering in the background. It captures both the power and beauty of nature that inspired many artists during this time. Another famous artwork from the a woodblock print by Shuntei Katsukawa depicting two samurai warriors engaged in battle. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the skillful craftsmanship that was prevalent during this era. In addition to these warrior-themed prints, there were also delicate works like "Eleven Female Cranes Standing in Dry Reed Bed. " Created using ink and colors on paper, this piece showcases the elegance and grace associated with traditional Japanese art. Religion played an important role during the Edo Period as well. "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " a color print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicts a powerful scene where Nichiren, a Buddhist monk, calms a raging storm with his spiritual presence. Not only did visual arts flourish during this time but so did literature. One example is "The Blind Men and The Elephant, " another woodblock print by Hokusai which tells an allegorical story through vivid imagery. The it also saw advancements in trade with foreign countries such as Portugal. A six-fold screen titled "Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting Arrival of Portuguese Ship for Trade" portrays scenes of interaction between Japanese locals and Portuguese traders. This period also witnessed everyday life being depicted through art forms like paintings or prints showcasing activities such as sword cleaning or travelers in the snow at Oi.