Colour Woodcut Collection (page 10)

Heishogoku Nyudo wa Go-Shirakawa-tei no otoshigo nite (Taira Kiyomori Uses Incantations to Delay the Sunset), ca 1842. Private Collection

Kamei Rokuro Shigekiyo fighting a black bear in the snow, watched by Yoshitsune and his retainers, 1849. Private Collection

Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c. 1828. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Rorihakucho Chojun, from the series 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, c.1828. Private Collection

The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
The battle of Dan-no-ura (Dannoura sen no zu), ca 1844. Private Collection

Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Amakasu Omi no Kami. The battle of Kawanakajima, ca 1844. Private Collection

Sanada no Yoichi Yoshihisa and Matano no Goro Kagehisa, ca 1835. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Sanada no Yoichi Yoshihisa and Matano no Goro Kagehisa, ca 1835. Private Collection

The last stand of the Kusunoki at Shijonawate (Nanke yushi shijonawate nite uchijini), c.1851. Private Collection

Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu, ca 1839. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Yoshitsune ichidaiki Gojo-no-hashi no zu (The fight between Yoshitsune and Benkei on the Gojo Bridge), ca 1839. Private Collection

Koxinga Hunting the Tiger (Watonai tora-gari no zu), c. 1846. Creator: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa
Koxinga Hunting the Tiger (Watonai tora-gari no zu), c.1846. Private Collection

The Earth Spider Generates Monsters at the Mansion of Lord Minamoto Yorimitsu, 1843. Private Collection

Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach, 1849. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach. Kamakura, Shogun Minamoto no Yoriie watching from a rock, 1849. Private Collection

Fighting a tiger in snow, 1896. Creator: Ginko, Adachi (1853-after 1908)
Fighting a tiger in snow, 1896. Private Collection

The Mansion of the Plates (Sara yashiki), from the series One Hundred Ghost Stories (Hyaku monogatari), 1831. Found in the Collection of The Sumida Hokusai Museum, Tokyo

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion. From the series Famous Views of Kyoto, 1834. Private Collection

View of the Rokugo River Crossing at the Kawasaki Station. From the series Tokaido Road. Private Collection

Oi. From the series The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido Road, 1836-1837
Oi. From the series The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido Road (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi), 1836-1837. Private Collection

Clear breeze at Awazu. From the series Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi), 1834. Private Collection

Victory at Pyongyang Castle, 1894
Victory at Pyongyang Castle, pub. 1894 (colour woodcut)

Russian Soldier Has His Wounds Attended to by Japenese Military Personnel, 1905
Russian Soldier Has His Wounds Attended to by Japenese Military Personnel, published 1905 (colour woodcut)

Russian Soldier in a book shop, 1904
Russian Soldier in a book shop, pub. 1904 (colour woodcut)

Map of Nagasaki, c1801
(Map of Nagasaki, c 1801 (colour woodcut)

The wrestler Hidenoyama Raigoro, wearing an apron (kesho-mawashi), 1850s. Private Collection

The wrestler Kotozan, wearing an apron (kesho-mawashi), ca 1775. Private Collection

Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 1937. Private Collection

Training movements of the sumo wrestlers, 1874. Private Collection

The wrestler Shiranui Mitsuemon, wearing an apron (kesho-mawashi), 1860. Private Collection

Dancer, 1932. Private Collection

Contest of Beauties: A Geisha from the Eastern Capital, ca 1825. Private Collection

Dancing at the New Carlton Hotel, Shanghai, 1924. Private Collection

Courtesan Karuta of the Chojiya, 1790s. Private Collection

Courtesans. From the album New Beauties of the Yoshiwara in the Mirror of their Own Script, 1784. Private Collection

Mikake wa kowai ga tonda ii hito da (He looks scary but is really quite a nice person), c. 1847. Private Collection

Illustration The Nibelungs, 1898-1901. Private Collection

Men come together to make a man (Hito katamatte hito ni naru), c. 1847. Private Collection

Itahana. From the series The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido Road, ca 1836. Private Collection

Nihonbashi (from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Highway), 1833. Private Collection

Young Woman Jumping from the Kiyomizu Temple Balcony with an Umbrella as a Parachute, 1765. Private Collection

Wrestling match Wahigayama vs Jimmaru, 1861. Private Collection

Wrestling match Uzugafuchi vs Washigahama, c. 1830. Private Collection

Wrestling match Umegatani vs Haibirya, 1860s-1870s. Private Collection

Wrestling match Umegatani Rodachi vs Kimura Shonosuke, ca 1885. Private Collection

Wrestling match Umegatan vs Sakaigawa, 1877. Private Collection

Wrestling match Tagasugo vs Ayusegawa, 1866. Private Collection

Wrestling match Shitaky Beya vs Hidenoyama, 1850. Private Collection

Wrestling match Shakaigawa vs Ayasemawa, 1873. Private Collection

Wrestling match Shiranui vs Jimmaku, 1860s. Private Collection

Wrestling match Koyonagi vs Kaganiiva, 1850s. Private Collection

Wrestling match Koyonagi Tsunekichi vs Arauma Daigoro, 1885. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colour Woodcut: A Journey through Artistic Masterpieces" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of colour woodcut, a technique that has brought to life some of history's most iconic artworks. From the mesmerizing "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" by an unknown artist in 1814, depicting a sensual encounter between a woman and octopuses, to Harunobu Suzuki's provocative "Two Lovers, " showcasing eroticism through delicate lines and vibrant hues in 1750. Transporting us further back in time is Saito Oniwakamaru's striking woodblock print from 1827, capturing the intensity and determination of its subject. Meanwhile, Ludwig van Beethoven is immortalized during his creative process while composing the Missa Solemnis in 1820, portrayed with utmost detail and emotion. Delving into more intimate scenes, we encounter a serene moment captured in "A Woman Bathing" around 1770. The delicacy and grace depicted within this artwork evoke tranquility and beauty. In contrast, "Lovers under a Quilt with Phoenix Design" from the 1680s exudes passion as two figures find solace beneath intricate patterns. Wilhelm Volz takes us on an enthralling journey with his portrayal of Salome—an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery—influencing our imagination with her allure. Another intriguing piece is "Sensui fune johatsu (The First Time on a Boat on a Miniature Lake)" from approximately 1847; it invites viewers to embark on an adventure filled with wonderment. Kuniyoshi captivates us once again with his masterpiece titled "Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall. " This dramatic scene showcases Kuniyoshi's mastery over composition and storytelling techniques.