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Ukiyo E Collection (#6)

"Ukiyo-e: Capturing the Essence of Japanese Life" Step into the world of ukiyo-e, a captivating art form that flourished in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Geography. Japan. River in winter. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido

Geography. Japan. River in winter. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434297 Geography. Japan. River in winter. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Geography. Japan. Temple. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Geography. Japan. Temple. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434291 Geography. Japan. Temple. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Geography. Japan. Mount Fuji. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido

Geography. Japan. Mount Fuji. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)
3434292 Geography. Japan. Mount Fuji. Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834). Postcard, Japan, c.1900 (postcard) by Hiroshige

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Geography. Japan. Yui, view of Fuji, snow covered, from Satta-toge, overlooking Saruga Bay

Geography. Japan. Yui, view of Fuji, snow covered, from Satta-toge, overlooking Saruga Bay. (17th station)
3434290 Geography. Japan. Yui, view of Fuji, snow covered, from Satta-toge, overlooking Saruga Bay. (17th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Geography. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (55th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in

Geography. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (55th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in
3434287 Geography. The Morning glow at the Nihonbashi (55th station). Woodcut by Hiroshige in: Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834)

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: A boy carrying a writing-book and ink-stone, end of 19th century (colour woodblock print)

A boy carrying a writing-book and ink-stone, end of 19th century (colour woodblock print)
8603867 A boy carrying a writing-book and ink-stone, end of 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 27.7 x 40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: The Amida falls, in the far reaches of the Kiso Road, 1832 (colour woodcut)

The Amida falls, in the far reaches of the Kiso Road, 1832 (colour woodcut)
8603858 The Amida falls, in the far reaches of the Kiso Road, 1832 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 55.2 x 40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: One hundred views of Mount Fuji (vol. 2), 1835 (woodblock print on Japanese paper)

One hundred views of Mount Fuji (vol. 2), 1835 (woodblock print on Japanese paper)
8603877 One hundred views of Mount Fuji (vol. 2), 1835 (woodblock print on Japanese paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 22.6 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Yoshino Waterfall, where Yoshitsune washed his horse, 1834-1835 (colour woodcut)

Yoshino Waterfall, where Yoshitsune washed his horse, 1834-1835 (colour woodcut)
8603866 Yoshino Waterfall, where Yoshitsune washed his horse, 1834-1835 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 55.5 x 40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: A poem by Ono no Komachi, 1835-1836 (colour woodcut)

A poem by Ono no Komachi, 1835-1836 (colour woodcut)
8603860 A poem by Ono no Komachi, 1835-1836 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.4 x 55.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Kanadehon Chūshingura Act IX, 1806 (colour woodcut)

Kanadehon Chūshingura Act IX, 1806 (colour woodcut)
8603852 Kanadehon Chūshingura Act IX, 1806 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 55.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut)

Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut)
8603847 Dawn at Isawa in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 55.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Inume Pass in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut)

Inume Pass in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut)
8603845 Inume Pass in Kai Province, 1830-1831 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 55.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Yoro waterfall in Mino Province (copy), 1871-1930 (colour woodcut)

Yoro waterfall in Mino Province (copy), 1871-1930 (colour woodcut)
8603842 Yoro waterfall in Mino Province (copy), 1871-1930 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 55.2 x 40.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Numazu, 1802-1803 (colour woodcut)

Numazu, 1802-1803 (colour woodcut)
8603840 Numazu, 1802-1803 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 27.6 x 40.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century

Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century (ink and wash on paper)
8603817 Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century (ink and wash on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 38 x 28 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century

Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century (ink and wash on paper)
8603815 Scenes from the war between Japan and Korea, end of 18th-first half of 19th century (ink and wash on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 38 x 28 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print)

Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print)
3794040 Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print) by Koryusai, Isoda (1735-90); (add.info.: Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea - Two young Japanese girls by)

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (print)

Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (print)
3788339 Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (print); (add.info.: Lady Murasaki (Murasaki Shikibu c.978-1014) writing the Tale of Genji at Ishiyama Temple

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630233 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Three Women outside by Katsukawa Shuncho

Three Women outside by Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - they are wearing mostly pink outfits, one has a parasol, the other two have fans. Date: late 18th century

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: A Cherry Blossom Branch by Ogata Kenzan

A Cherry Blossom Branch by Ogata Kenzan (1663-1747) Date: circa 1810s

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: The Eight Views of Omi by Utagawa Hiroshige

The Eight Views of Omi by Utagawa Hiroshige
The Autumnal Moon seen from Ishiyama from The Eight Views of Omi - woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1958), a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Traveller washing his horse at Hodogaya station by Hokusai

Traveller washing his horse at Hodogaya station by Hokusai
Japanese woodblock print - part of Hokusai Katsushika Tokaido series, a traveller washing his horse at Hodogaya station by Katsushika Hokusai (17601849). Date: 1804

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Five Puppies under a tree by Maruyama Okyo

Five Puppies under a tree by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). Date: circa 1770s

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Two Women by the riverside by Katsukawa Shuncho

Two Women by the riverside by Katsukawa Shuncho
Katsukawa Shuncho (fl. 1783 to circa 1795) - a Japanese designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints - Two women by the riverside. Date: late 18th century

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Japan, Tokyo, Lottery Billboard depicting Ukiyo-e Characters Holding Modern One Hundred

Japan, Tokyo, Lottery Billboard depicting Ukiyo-e Characters Holding Modern One Hundred Yen Coin

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Japan, Kyoto, Gion, Minami Za Kabuki Theater, Detail of Ukiyo-e Painting depicting

Japan, Kyoto, Gion, Minami Za Kabuki Theater, Detail of Ukiyo-e Painting depicting Kabuki Characters

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, Shop Front Decoration featuring Female Ukiyo-e Characters

Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, Shop Front Decoration featuring Female Ukiyo-e Characters

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Forest Life

Forest Life
Bijutsu Sekai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Birds From Momoyogusa

Birds From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Morning Glory

Morning Glory
Bijutsu Sekai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Green Sky

Green Sky
Bijutsu Sekai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Shower Below Summit

Shower Below Summit
Katsushika Hokusai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Vine Illustration

Vine Illustration
Bijutsu Sekai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Blossom From Momoyogusa

Blossom From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Cranes From Momoyogusa

Cranes From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Japanese Red Crown Crane

Japanese Red Crown Crane
Ogata Korin

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Pink Sky

Pink Sky
Bijutsu Sekai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Under The Great Wave

Under The Great Wave
Katsushika Hokusai

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Mask of Yoka

Mask of Yoka
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Whispers of Chikurin

Whispers of Chikurin
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Dark Koi

Dark Koi
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Dead Souls

Dead Souls
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Kodoku

Kodoku
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Blades of Glory

Blades of Glory
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Light Koi

Light Koi
Fadil Roze

Background imageUkiyo E Collection: Hitori Journey

Hitori Journey
Fadil Roze




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"Ukiyo-e: Capturing the Essence of Japanese Life" Step into the world of ukiyo-e, a captivating art form that flourished in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). These woodblock prints and paintings offer glimpses into everyday life, landscapes, and cultural traditions. One such print is "Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido. " Created around 1830, it depicts a serene coastal scene along the famous Tokaido road. The artist skillfully captures the tranquility and beauty of nature. In "Fuji in Clear Weather, " part of the series "36 Views of Mount Fuji, " we witness an iconic symbol of Japan standing tall against a clear blue sky. This masterpiece by Katsushika Hokusai showcases his mastery in capturing both grandeur and subtlety. Moving on to oil on canvas, we encounter "Olive Orchard mid-June. " Painted in 1889 by an unknown artist, this piece transports us to a lush orchard filled with vibrant olive trees. It demonstrates how ukiyo-e artists were not limited to woodblock prints but also explored other mediums. Mori Tessan's "A Peacock" mesmerizes with its intricate details and vivid colors. This artwork showcases Tessan's ability to bring animals to life through his brushstrokes. "The Bridge with Wisteria or Kameido Tenjin Keidai" takes us back to Edo-era Tokyo. As plate 57 from Hiroshige's renowned series "100 Views of Edo, " it presents a picturesque scene where wisteria vines gracefully hang over a bridge—a true feast for the eyes. Another notable work is "The Running Well Teahouse, Otsu. " From Hiroshige's series called "The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, " this print immerses us in traditional Japanese architecture and the peacefulness of a teahouse.