1797 1861 Collection

Woman Digging Clams; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s. Creator
Woman Digging Clams; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Woman with an Octopus; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s. Creator
Woman with an Octopus; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Woman Fastening her Skirts; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Rori Hakucho Chojun (from the series 108 Heroes of the Novel Shui Hu Chuan), late 1820s

New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital, early 1830s. In this dramatic night scene, Kuniyoshi emphasized the moon and its huge glowing halo

Woman Beside an Anchor; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s. Creator
Woman Beside an Anchor; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Woman and Child; from the series Five Pictures of Low Tide, late 1820s

Omori, from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital, early 1830s. Creator
Omori, from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital, early 1830s. Sites around Edo (present-day Tokyo) were popular subjects of ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world)

Odawara Station: Minamoto Yoritomo Visits the Daughter of Ito Nyudo... mid 1840s
Odawara Station: Minamoto Yoritomo Visits the Daughter of Ito Nyudo (from the series Fifty-three Paired Illustrations for the Tokaido), mid 1840s

Daikoku and Ebisu, Two of the Seven Gods of Happiness. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese)
Daikoku and Ebisu, Two of the Seven Gods of Happiness

Geisha Standing on the Bank of the Sumida River... early 1830s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Geisha Standing on the Bank of the Sumida River (from the series People Who Like the Latest Fashions and Manners), early 1830s

Shimosa Province Asakura Togo Hitachi Province
Shimosa Province: Asakura Togo and Hitachi Province: Oguris Wife Kohagi, from the series Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocades (Edo nishiki imayo kuni zukushi), 1852, Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Iwafuji c. 1847 / 48 Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese
Iwafuji, c. 1847/48, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797-1861, Japan, Color woodblock print, right sheet of oban triptych (center: 1901.115), 35.5 x 24 cm (13 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Ohatsu c. 1847 / 48 Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese
Ohatsu, c. 1847/48, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Japanese, 1797-1861, Japan, Color woodblock print, center sheet of oban triptych (right: 1901.116), 35.5 x 24.1 cm (13 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

actors Bando Shuka I Tea Picker Chatsumi Ichimura Uzaemon XII
The actors Bando Shuka I as a Tea Picker (Chatsumi), Ichimura Uzaemon XII as a Monkey Trainer (Sarumawashi), and Onoe Kikugoro II as Umegae (inset), c

Akizuki Yuminosukes Daughter Miyuki Later blind Musician Asagao
Akizuki Yuminosukes Daughter Miyuki, Later the blind Musician Asagao (Akizuki Yuminosuke musume Miyuki, nochi ni goze Asagao), c

Sunrise Futami Bay 1854 Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese
Sunrise at Futami Bay, 1854. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Color woodblock print; overall: 36.9 x 25.4 cm (14 1/2 x 10 in.)

New Yoshiwara Shin Yoshiwara series Famous Places
New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital, early 1830s. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861)

Odawara Station Minamoto Yoritomo Visits Daughter
Odawara Station: Minamoto Yoritomo Visits the Daughter of Ito Nyudo (from the series Fifty-three Paired Illustrations for the Tokaido), mid 1840s. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861)

Ōmori series Famous Places Eastern Capital
Ōmori, from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital, early 1830s. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Color woodblock print; overall: 23.9 x 34.2 cm (9 7/16 x 13 7/16 in.)

Daikoku Ebisu Two Seven Gods Happiness Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Daikoku and Ebisu, Two of the Seven Gods of Happiness. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Ink on paper; sheet: 31.3 x 24.2 cm (12 5/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Frascati Rome 1819 Watercolor pen ink sheet 9 1 / 16 x 12 9 / 16
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On the Bank of the Samida River in Mimayagashi, 1833. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist. Men walking barefoot through heavy rain under umbrellas

The Emperor Go-Toba Forging a Sword, c1840. Go-Toba, c1221, in exile on island of Oki studied swords and swordmaking. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

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"1797-1861: A Glimpse into the Artistic World of Late Edo Japan" Step back in time to the late 1820s, where a series of captivating artworks titled "Five Pictures of Low Tide" transports us to the shores. In one frame, we witness a Woman Digging Clams with utmost concentration, her connection to nature evident in every stroke. The same series showcases another intriguing piece - Woman with an Octopus; its mysterious allure leaves us pondering about the depths it symbolizes. Moving on from low tide scenes, we encounter a glimpse into everyday life during this era. A Woman Fastening her Skirts captures a moment frozen in time as she meticulously adjusts her attire. Meanwhile, Rori Hakucho Chojun introduces us to one of the 108 Heroes from the novel Shui Hu Chuan, their heroic spirit shining through even in art. Venturing further into early 1830s Eastern Capital (Tokyo), Famous Places takes center stage. New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara) reveals an iconic district renowned for its entertainment and pleasure quarters – a bustling hub that captivated both locals and visitors alike. Omori presents another famous locale with its serene beauty beckoning travelers seeking respite from city life. The mid-1840s brings forth Odawara Station: Minamoto Yoritomo Visits the Daughter of Ito Nyudo. . Here we witness historical events intertwined with artistic expression as power dynamics unfold before our eyes. Utagawa Kuniyoshi's masterpieces grace this period too – Daikoku and Ebisu depict two Gods of Happiness radiating joy and prosperity while Geisha Standing on the Bank of Sumida River evokes elegance amidst nature's backdrop. Lastly, Shimosa Province Asakura Togo Hitachi Province invites us to explore scenic landscapes beyond Tokyo's borders – an invitation to discover more of Japan's breathtaking beauty.