Kunisada Utagawa I Collection (#4)

The actor Segawa Kikunojo V as Nuregami Chogoro, c. 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Segawa Kikunojo V as Nuregami Chogoro, c. 1830

The actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as Taira Shinno Masakado, c. 1847 / 52
The actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as Taira Shinno Masakado, c. 1847/52

Actor Bando Shuka I as Jujibeis Wife Ohaya (Jujibei nyobo Ohaya), c. 1848

Landscape in Mist (Muchu no sansui), from an untitled series of landscapes, c. 1832

The actors Onoe Kikugoro III as Hayano Kanpei and Mimasu Gennosuke as Enya Hangan, 1822. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Onoe Kikugoro III as Hayano Kanpei and Mimasu Gennosuke as Enya Hangan, 1822

Goten Hill (Goten-yama), from the series "Flower Viewing in Edo (Edo hanami tsukushi)
Goten Hill (Goten-yama), from the series " Flower Viewing in Edo (Edo hanami tsukushi)", c. 1820s

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII, 1826. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII, 1826

The actors Ichikawa Ebizo V and Ichikawa Saruzo I, 1849. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Ichikawa Ebizo V and Ichikawa Saruzo I, 1849

The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Ito Sota, 1853. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Ito Sota, 1853

The actors Onoe Kikugoro III, Onoe Matsutake III, and Iwai Kumesaburo II, c. 1825. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Onoe Kikugoro III, Onoe Matsutake III, and Iwai Kumesaburo II, c. 1825

Crouching tiger, 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Crouching tiger, 1830

Three actors and a puppet, late 1810s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Three actors and a puppet, late 1810s

Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei, 1825. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei, 1825

Woman on her way to visit a shrine, early 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Woman on her way to visit a shrine, early 1830s

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Soga Goro and Bando Mitsugoro III as Kobayashi no Asahina, 1827

Image of a Japanese Woman (Fujo Yamato sugata), c. 1830 / 35. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Image of a Japanese Woman (Fujo Yamato sugata), c. 1830/35

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Mongaku and Matsumoto Koshiro V as Fudo Myoo, c. 1829/32. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Mongaku and Matsumoto Koshiro V as Fudo Myoo, c. 1829/32

View of Sagano (Sagano fukei), from the series "A Modern Genji Picture Contest
View of Sagano (Sagano fukei), from the series " A Modern Genji Picture Contest (Furyu Genji e-awase)", 1853

Memorial Portrait of Utagawa Kunisada I (Kochoro Toyokuni shozo), 1864

Portrait of the Sumo Wrestler Ikezuki Geitazaemon, c. 1845. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Portrait of the Sumo Wrestler Ikezuki Geitazaemon, c. 1845

The actor Nakamura Shikan IV as Inada Kozo disguised as Yamagata Gyobunosuke, 1861

Memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, 1859

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Sawamura Tanosuke II, 1817. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Sawamura Tanosuke II, 1817

Flourishing of Edo Pictures Depicting Dances (Odori keiyo Edo-e no sakae), 1858

Joriken riding his sword across water, section of a sheet from an untitled harimaze series, 1858

Actor in riding garb, 1834. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actor in riding garb, 1834

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Takamoto no kitsune and Segawa Kikunojo V as Izumi... 1818
The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Takamoto no kitsune and Segawa Kikunojo V as Izumi no Chieda-gitsune, 1818

The actor Ichikawa Kuzo II as Tanigoro, c. 1842. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Ichikawa Kuzo II as Tanigoro, c. 1842

Tanabata Festival Dance, 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Tanabata Festival Dance, 1830s. Series: Five Seasonal Festivals

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Utagawa Kunisada, a renowned Japanese artist of the 19th century, captured the beauty and significance of various locations and characters in his exquisite woodblock prints. In one of his works titled "Mount Nachi in Kii Province, " he portrays this majestic mountain as the first stop on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring to life the spiritual journey that pilgrims undertake. Another masterpiece by Kunisada is "Mount Hokke in Harima Province. " This print showcases Mount Hokke, which holds great importance as the twenty-sixth destination on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route. Through his artistry, Kunisada transports us to this serene location, allowing us to experience its tranquility and sacredness. "Ishiyama Temple in Omi Province" is yet another captivating piece by Utagawa Kunisada. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported to No. 13 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route where Ishiyama Temple stands tall amidst lush surroundings. The attention to detail and skillful brushwork make it evident why Kunisada was highly regarded during his time. In "Mii Temple in Omi Province, " Utagawa Kunisada takes us on a visual pilgrimage once again. No. 14 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route brings us to Mii Temple, a place known for its historical significance and architectural grandeur. With each stroke of his brush, Kunisada captures not only its physical beauty but also its spiritual essence. Kunisada's talent extends beyond landscapes; he also immortalized notable figures from Japanese theater such as Bando Mitsugoro III as Minamoto no Yorimasa and Segawa Kikunojo V as Ayame no. . His ability to depict emotions through facial expressions is truly remarkable.