Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.
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Eating Rice. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.
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Tea server with teapot, cup and serving tray.
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Woman with mirrors. - Public domain print
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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.
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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.
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A woman playing the samisen while her young son, sided by an older boy...
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
A Good Time for the First Calligraphy (Fude hajime yoshi
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The middle class joro (chugi) Tachibana accompanied by another woman b...
Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More
Inari Temple, Suwayama Kobe.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.
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Shimizu Temple, Nagasaki.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.
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Pagoda Nikko, Japan.. 1910s Japan, public domain image.
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Women gathering mulberry leaves, Kitagawa Utamaro
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
Lady crouching, hand to chin, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Lady looking at large flower arrangement
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Murasaki Shikibu the celebrated poetess of the tenth century, seated o...
Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More
Beauties after bath - Drawing. Public domain image.
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The oiran Hashitote, Ayakoshi, and Hanahito seated in a room on the wa...
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Lady arranging flowers, Katsushika Hokusai
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A Mother Representing Yebisu, from the series Representations of the 7...
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Woman carrying votive tablet, Katsushika Hokusai
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Aoyagi Nabiki, Katsushika Hokusai
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Text page, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Walking against the wind (New Year), Katsushika Hokusai
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Snow viewing, by Nishikawa Sukenobu
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Kyoka Hyaku nin Isshu (Literary celebrities), Katsushika Hokusai
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Japan's Fairest, Japan, Vintage Postcard by Detroit Publishing Co.
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Half length figure of a woman holding a round fan (uchiwa)
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
Eishi Hosoda - An oiran standing and another seated, reading a letter
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Woman walking with attendant. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Lady and mirror (Nashitsubo Gokasen), Yanagawa Shigenobu
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Silent Flower (Mono iwanu hana), No. 3 from the series Comparison of F...
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Girl meditating - Public domain portrait print
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Plum blossom and bird. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Murasaki Shikibu, Yanagawa Shigenobu
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A visit to Meguro (Meguro Mairi)
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The Shogun's family on a boating excursion
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An elopement. A man helping a woman down a ladder
Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More
The oiran Komurasaki and Wakamurasaki of Tamaya, Kitagawa Utamaro
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
Young man and boy returning from fishing trip
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Courtesan, Yashima Gakutei. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
Yashima Gakutei (Born: 1786, Osaka, Japan, Died: 1868, Osaka, Japan) was an artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Besides his Ukiyo-e prints, Gakutei was known for his kyōka poetry,... More
No. 2 (Sono ni): Sarutahiko, from the series The Cave Door of Spring (...
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The Letter-reading Scene in Act VII of Chûshingura
Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More
Young man resting at a wayside chaya and a waitress taking his order
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Riujin, Utagawa Kuniyoshi - Drawing. Public domain image.
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Utagawa Hiroshige - Yui. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Katsushika Hokusai - The Falls at Aoigaoka in the Eastern Capital
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Torii Kiyomasu II - The actor Segawa Kikunojo in the Dojoji shosa odor...
Torii Kiyomasu II (鳥居 清倍, c. 1720–1750), like the rest of the Torii artists, in billboards and other images for the promotion of the kabuki theatres. His prints, like many at the time, were made largely using... More
Washing day (A woman washing clothes in a large tub)
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Large head and bust of the oiran Outa
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Nishihamano-machi, Tetsubashi-dori, Nagasaki.
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Lady eating, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Lady looking at toy, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Lady holding rat, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Lady with branch and vase, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
A woman holding a dog in her arms and looking at a kakemono of a drago...
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kampei in the Chushingura
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A disconsolate woman seated by a hibachi, Kitagawa Utamaro
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
The oiran Kato of Echizenya. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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The Foxes Wedding Reception (Kitsune no Yomeiri)
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Nô jûgoban - Private theatricals- one standing, one seated figure
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Ladies dressed as the Shichikenjin
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Actor dancing and woman holding light, Katsushika Hokusai
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Miko and man wearing demon mask (Oni no nembutsu)
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Girl at the Thunder-demon gate of Asakusa
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Girl reading, Katsushika Hokusai
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Text page, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Leading a pack-horse, Katsushika Hokusai
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Woman Representing Hotei, Yashima Gakutei
Yashima Gakutei (Born: 1786, Osaka, Japan, Died: 1868, Osaka, Japan) was an artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Besides his Ukiyo-e prints, Gakutei was known for his kyōka poetry,... More
A young woman holding a cage containing a canary, and sitting on the f...
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
Distant View of Fengtianfu: Picture of the Bivouac of Japanese Troops
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A tall oiran in front of a joroya accompanied by her two kamuro
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More
The lovers Komurasaki and Gompachi, Kitagawa Utamaro
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
The grounds of Ueno Park: a view of the Second National Industrial Exp...
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An oiran showing a pet mouse to her kamuro
Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More
A boy musician, seated, holding up a small drum with floral decoration...
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New Megane Bridge at Sujichigai
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The Sangokushi (Liu-pei, Shuan-te, and Kwan-yu)
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Figure of lady reading, Katsushika Hokusai
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Woman with fans. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Woman holding flower arrangement
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Two women watching man push cart
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Pounding mochi. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.
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Katsushika Hokusai - Woman with scroll
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The Mitsui store in Suruga-cho. 19th century Japan. Public domain imag...
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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.
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Idzumi Province: Coast of Takashi
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The true picture of the five-storied stockbroker's building of Mitsui-...
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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.
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A man with a cloth tied around his head and a sword in his right hand,...
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
The Sound of the Teahouse Bell (Chamise no kane no oto)
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
A young woman with a battledore and a shuttlecock, and kneeling by her...
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A youth is shown in a house making offerings before a figure of Ebisu,...
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Sewing.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.
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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.
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Portrait of Japanese woman. - Public domain portrait print
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A woman stretching spotted crepe (kanoko) and talking to another woman...
Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More
Lady eating, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More