Ink And Colour On Paper Collection (page 8)

Horn Flower-Vase, 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Horn Flower-Vase, 19th century

Courtesan by a Lantern, Fire, from the series Five Elements for the
Courtesan by a Lantern, " Fire, " from the series Five Elements for the Bunsai Poetry Group, a Guide to the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1820

Furuichi Dance (No. 4 of a Set of Four), 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Furuichi Dance (No. 4 of a Set of Four), 19th century

History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well, 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well, 19th century

Vase and Kitchen Knife, 1816. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Vase and Kitchen Knife, 1816

Candles of Aizu, 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Candles of Aizu, 19th century

Wine Goblet and Lacquer Food Box with New Years Meal, 1811

Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1765 Creator: Attributed to Torii Kiyomitsu
Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1765

Nuji (Japanese: Joki; female attendant who compiled writings by Daoist sages); " Paper" (Kami), from Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Poetry Circle (Ichiyo-ren Bunbo shiyu)

Courtesan Dancing, early 19th century. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Courtesan Dancing, early 19th century

Feather-Brush and Doran (a Kind of Medicine Case) with a Netsuke of a Rat, probably 1816

Five Popular Actors as the Gonin Otoko or Five Otokodate, in " Ume Wakana Futaba Soga", ca. 1755

Yamabe no Akahito (active 724-736), One of the Three Gods of Poetry From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 1, ca. 1820s

Head of a Salmon, ca. 1820. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Head of a Salmon, ca. 1820

Eboshi (a court hat). Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Eboshi (a court hat)

The Noh play, "Takasago", ca. 1825. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
The Noh play, " Takasago", ca. 1825

Sanjo Kantaro as a Woman Arranging Her Hair Before a Lacquer Mirror, before 1763

Kusonoki Tatewaki Masatsura (Warrior From the Book: Taiheiki), ca. 1840. Creator: Gakutei
Kusonoki Tatewaki Masatsura (Warrior From the Book: Taiheiki), ca. 1840

Cock on Drum, ca. 1825. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Cock on Drum, ca. 1825

The Actor Arashi Otohachi as a Young Samurai in Womans Clothes, ca. 1756

The Chinese Calligrapher Boying (Japanese: Hakuei; also known as the Sage of Cursive
The Chinese Calligrapher Boying (Japanese: Hakuei; also known as the " Sage of Cursive Script" ); " Inkstone" (Suzuri)

Scene from Noh Dance, ca. 1820. Creator: Takashima Chiharu
Scene from Noh Dance, ca. 1820

Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play "Yanone", ca. 1820
Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play " Yanone", ca. 1820

Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Otsuru, ca. 1754. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Otsuru, ca. 1754

Kakinomoto no Hitomaro (ca. 662-710), One of the Three Gods of Poetry From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 1, ca. 1820s

Drum and Keiro, A Kind of Musical Instrument Used for the Bugaku Dance, 19th century

Moon; White Hare in Snow, probably 1819. Creator: Taisosai Hokushu
Moon; White Hare in Snow, probably 1819

Scene from the Drama "Kashiwa-ga-Toge Kichirei sumo", ca. 1757
Scene from the Drama " Kashiwa-ga-Toge Kichirei sumo", ca. 1757

Print, 1703. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
Print, 1703

Young Nobleman Crouching beside His Horse. Creator: Suzuki Kiitsu
Young Nobleman Crouching beside His Horse

Courtesan with Branch of Plum Blossoms, 1835. 1835. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Courtesan with Branch of Plum Blossoms, 1835

Ichimura Takenojo VIII, ca. 1720. Creator: Attributed to Torii Kiyotomo
Ichimura Takenojo VIII, ca. 1720

Women Playing Music, 19th century. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Women Playing Music, 19th century

The Actors Nakamura Tomijiro in the Role of Ono no Komachi and Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Her Servant, ca. 1756

Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750. Creator: Yamamoto Yoshinobu
Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugoro I, ca. 1750

Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1906. Creator: Tomioka Eisen
Lady Kesa from kuchie (frontispiece) of a novel, ca. 1906

Oban gold coin and mameita-gin silver bean coinagainst peony-motif d
Oban gold coin and mameita-gin silver " bean coin" against peony-motif decorated paper, 1822, year of the horse

Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Two Lovers Crossing a River, late 18th century

A Scolding (Ochiyo), illustration from Bugei Kurabu (Literary Club)

Otafuku Holding a Branch of Double White Cherry Blossoms, ca. 1840

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu as a Young Man Holding a Folded Letter, ca. 1765

Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo, 4th month, 1861
" Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo", 4th month, 1861

Boys Play-acting a Daimyo Procession, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Boys Play-acting a Daimyo Procession, 19th century

Representation of the Dance-Play "Dojoji". Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Representation of the Dance-Play " Dojoji"

Woman Tuning a Shamisen and a Cat Looking at its Own Reflection, mid- 1820s

Red Carp Ascending a Waterfall, late 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
Red Carp Ascending a Waterfall, late 1820s

Roshungi (Chinese, Lu Zhunyi) as a Woman with a Pipe Riding on a Buffalo

Court Lady at Her Writing Table From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, ca. 1820s

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"Ink and Colour on Paper: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ink and colour on paper, where masterpieces come to life through the skilled hands of talented artists. From teasing cats to threatening deities, this collection showcases a diverse range of subjects that will leave you mesmerized. Step back in time to 1888 with Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's "Teasing the Cat, " a whimsical portrayal of feline mischief. The delicate strokes and vibrant hues bring this mischievous scene to life, capturing the playful spirit of these furry creatures. In contrast, Yoshitoshi's "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice" from 1885 takes us into a realm filled with intensity and power. The intricate details and bold use of ink create an atmosphere charged with tension as Fudo Myoo asserts his dominance over a trembling novice. Utagawa Hiroshige II transports us to the coast of Tsushima in 1859 with "Dutch Ship at Anchor off the Coast. " This breathtaking landscape painting captures the serenity of nature juxtaposed against the imposing presence of a majestic ship, showcasing Hiroshige II's mastery in depicting both man-made structures and natural beauty. "The Mustard Seed Garden Manual" offers us insight into traditional Chinese painting techniques through its exquisite pages. One such page features seeds and Aleurites Cordata, beautifully rendered by unknown artists who skillfully combine ink washes with delicate brushwork. Hokusai's iconic masterpiece "Wild Geese and Water" from 1839 invites us into his world where nature reigns supreme. With meticulous attention to detail, Hokusai captures every feathered stroke as geese take flight above tranquil waters—a testament to his unparalleled talent for capturing movement within stillness.