Kimono Collection (page 9)

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s

Backstage at an Edo Kabuki Theater, 1811. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Backstage at an Edo Kabuki Theater, 1811

Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chokichi, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chokichi, c1850

Yatsuhashi of Chumanjiya, 1831. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yatsuhashi of Chumanjiya, 1831

Actors as Lion Dancers (image 2 of 4), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Lion Dancers (image 2 of 4), c1850. Bando Takesaburo I as Kokura-an Chokichi, and Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Moremore Yoshizo in the Play Iro Ichiza Tegoto no Fukubiki

Four Actors in the Roles of Natsume Shirosaburo, Saimenosuke, Katsuragi, and Kijin Omatsu, c1835

Yellow, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yellow, between c1847 and c1852. Series: Costumes in Five Different Colors

Red, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Red, between c1847 and c1852. Series: Costumes in Five Different Colors

Red, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Red, between c1847 and c1852. Series: Costumes in Five Different Colors

White, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
White, between c1847 and c1852. Series: Costumes in Five Different Colors

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Masashibo Benkei in Kanjincho, 1890

Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888

Heroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heroes of the Novel Suikoden, 1868

A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869

Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Gojo Bridge, an Episode from the Life of Yoshitsune, 1881

Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878

Fire in the Lamp Stand, 12th month, 1878 Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fire in the Lamp Stand, 12th month, 1878. From Allusions to the Seven Planets

Metal for Tooth Blackening, 12th month, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Metal for Tooth Blackening, 12th month, 1878. From Allusions to the Seven Planets

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883

Seigen and Sakurahime; Angel with Two Children, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Seigen and Sakurahime; Angel with Two Children, 1868. Series: Valor in China and Japan

Elegant: A Lady of the Imperial Court in the Kyowa (Q960763) (1801-1803), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Elegant: A Lady of the Imperial Court in the Kyowa (Q960763) (1801-1803), 1888. Series: Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners

Geisha Ofusa of Amanoya Threatened with Arrest for Indecent Exposure on a Hot Evening, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 702

Okiyo, Daughter of a Gardener in Mukojima and a Foreigner, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okiyo, Daughter of a Gardener in Mukojima and a Foreigner, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 661

Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 471

A Kamezaki Brewer's Celebration of His Good Fortune, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Kamezaki Brewer's Celebration of His Good Fortune, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 452

Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 425

Disappointed Bride: Kono Flees Upon Discovering That the Ugly Bridegroom Is Not Whom... 1879
Disappointed Bride: Kono Flees Upon Discovering That the Ugly Bridegroom Is Not Whom She Promised to Marry, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, no. 891

Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Dissolute Drinker: A Couple by a Window, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, no. 890

Summer: Women Bathing at the Daishoro, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Summer: Women Bathing at the Daishoro, 1883. Series: The Four Seasons at Their Height

Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shiei Riding a Carp over the Sea, 1882. Series: Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oya Taro Mitsukune Watching Skeletons, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tobosaku, Miura Daisuke Yoshiaki, and the Son of Urashima Taro Drinking Wine, 1873. TobosakuDongfang Shuo), Miura Yoshiaki and Urashima Taro, all three lived long

Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Akamatsu Manyu, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Akamatsu Manyu, 1879. Series: News from the Kabuki Theater

Kogakura Kiritaro Saving Seiriki's Life at Otawara, 1884. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kogakura Kiritaro Saving Seiriki's Life at Otawara, 1884. From Suikoden of the Tenpo Era

The Rebel Insurrection in the Kagoshima Disturbance, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Rebel Insurrection in the Kagoshima Disturbance, 1877. From Annals of the Meiji Period

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Guards Subdue the Prisoner Yoshizo after His Attempted Jailbreak, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 525

Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heads of Two Foxes Decapitated for Too Much Merrymaking, c1875. From The Postal News, no. 628

Pair of Okimono in the Form of a Standing Couple, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Okimono in the Form of a Standing Couple, 19th century

Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Garyujima, 19th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Garyujima, 19th century. From Loyalty, Filiel Piety and Revenge

Cherry Blossom Time in Nakanocho of the Yoshiwara, between circa 1848 and circa 1849. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Cherry Blossom Time in Nakanocho of the Yoshiwara, between circa 1848 and circa 1849. From Famous Places of Edo

Wada Yoshimori's Feast, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Wada Yoshimori's Feast, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. From The Soga Brothers Revenge Pictorialized

The Ascendence of a Modern Day Genji, 1853. Creators: Ando Hiroshige, Utagawa Kunisada
The Ascendence of a Modern Day Genji, 1853

Act IX: Honzo's Suicide in Front of His Family; Yuranosuke Dressed as a... between c1835 and c1839
Act IX: Honzo's Suicide in Front of His Family; Yuranosuke Dressed as a Komuso Making Preparations to Attack Moronao, between circa 1835 and circa 1839

Act II: Konami Receiving Rikiya while Her Mother Watches; Honzo Holds... between c1835 and c1839
Act II: Konami Receiving Rikiya while Her Mother Watches; Honzo Holds a Pine Branch after Cutting with Wakasanosuke's Sword, between circa 1835 and circa 1839

Act I: Lady Kaoyo Mounting the Steps at Hachiman Shrine for the... between c1835 and c1839. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Act I: Lady Kaoyo Mounting the Steps at Hachiman Shrine for the Identification of Her Dead Master's Helmet, between circa 1835 and circa 1839. From The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers

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"Captivating Kimono: A Glimpse into Japanese Culture and Traditions" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Japan as we explore the captivating beauty of the kimono. This traditional garment, with its intricate designs and vibrant colors, serves as a window into the rich history and cultural heritage of this fascinating country. In 1936, under a star-studded sky, women gathered to marvel at the wonders of astronomy while adorned in their elegant kimonos. The color drawing by Ota Chou transports us back to that moment, where celestial mysteries intertwined with earthly grace. Three geisha girls engage in a strategic game of Go, showcasing not only their intelligence but also their impeccable sense of style. Their kimonos reflect both tradition and individuality, each pattern telling a unique story. Within the walls of a women's bathhouse, quarrels may arise amidst steam-filled rooms. Yoshiiku's artwork captures these moments with vivid detail - an intriguing glimpse into everyday life where even mundane activities become artful expressions. An antique woodblock print reveals a graceful woman serving tea; her kimono exudes elegance as she embodies the essence of hospitality deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and is through such rituals that connections are forged and traditions preserved. Geishas embody grace and wisdom; they remind us to see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil - an iconic representation captured beautifully in another artistic masterpiece. These skilled entertainers transport us to serene gardens where time seems suspended amid cherry blossoms and delicate melodies. A young girl diligently practices calligraphy - her kimono symbolizing discipline and dedication ingrained from an early age. Through strokes on paper or movements on canvas-like silk fabric worn gracefully around her form - she becomes one with her artistry. Kendo martial arts fighters demonstrate strength and precision while donning their kimonos like armor for battle.