Shigemasa Collection

Peonies and Iris, 18th-19th century. Creator: Yanagawa Shigemasa
Peonies and Iris, 18th-19th century

The Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Women beating cloth, and listening to a cricket. The Japanese word kinuta refers to a fulling block, a wooden mallet for beating washing or to give a shine to cloth

Antique Japanese Illustration: Two women by Kitao Shigemasa

Hiroshige's monument at Akihajinsha, Japan, 1882 (1925)
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Kitao Shigemasa print - Two Girls
Reproduction of a woodcut by Kitao Shigemasa (1739-1820) entitled: Two Girls. Date: circa late 18th century

ishukubai, Heian period tale of the nightingale in the plum tree. Kitao, Shigemasa
AIshukubai, Heian period tale of the nightingale in the plum tree. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [1795 or 1796], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.7 x 37.4 cm

Sugawara no michizane, Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1769 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.7 x 19.2 cm

Kanda sairei no dashi no gangu o hiku haha to ko, Mother and children pulling a toy float of the Kanda parade. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1769 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut

Zashiki no yA'jo to kamuro, Courtesan and Kamuro in a parlour. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 27.9 x 20.5 cm

Chinzei hachiro tametomo, The warrior Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut; 30.2 x 13.4 cm

Ichimura uzaemon no kidAcmaru, The actor Ichimura Uzaemon as KidAcmaru. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.6 x 13.3 cm

Ichikawa komazAc no sano no genzaemon segawa kikunojAc no keisei tamagiku, The actors Ichikawa KomazAc as Sanno no Genzaemon and Segawa KikunojAc as the keisei Tamagiku

Kubihiki, Neck tug of war. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1770 and 1773], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26.6 x 19.3 cm

Karako no tAckei, Chinese children fighting cocks. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1772 and 1774], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.7 x 19.5 cm. Print shows four Chinese boys at a cockfight

JA'go AcshAc, No. 15 ishAc (Wang Xiang). Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1772
JA'go AcshAc, No. 15 AIshAc (Wang Xiang). Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1772 and 1774], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.9 x 15.5 cm

JAPAN: GEISHA, 1777. A geisha with a servant carrying her koto in a case. Color woodcut by Shigemasa Kitao, 1777

SASAKI TAKATSUNA (1160-1214). Japanese samurai warrior. At the Battle of Uji during the Genpei War in 1184. Woodcut by Shigemasa Kitao, c1780

(1139-1170). Also known as Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Japanese warrior. Tametomo holding his bow
MINAMOTO TAMETOMO (1139-1170). Also known as Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo. Japanese warrior. Tametomo holding his bow, struggling with a man or ogre who is attempting to draw the string

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"Shigemasa: A Master of Japanese Artistry" Step into the world of 18th-19th century Japan through the captivating works of Yanagawa Shigemasa. With delicate brushstrokes, he brings to life vibrant peonies and irises, showcasing nature's beauty in all its glory. Kitao Shigemasa takes us on a journey with "The Kinuta, " a mesmerizing print from 1775 that transports us back in time. Its intricate details and vivid colors captivate our imagination, leaving us longing for more. In an antique Japanese illustration by Kitao Shigemasa, we witness the grace and elegance of two women. Their traditional attire and serene expressions tell tales untold, inviting us to unravel their stories. Hiroshige's monument at Akihajinsha stands tall as a tribute to his genius. In 1882 (1925), this masterpiece showcases Hiroshige's mastery over landscape art, capturing the essence of Japan's natural wonders. Two girls come alive in another Kitao Shigemasa print - their innocence radiating through every stroke. This artwork reminds us of the simplicity and purity found in youth. Travel back to ancient times with Kitao Shigemasa's depiction of "ishukubai. " This Heian period tale tells the enchanting story of a nightingale perched upon a plum tree, filling our hearts with wonder. Sugawara no Michizane comes alive under Kitao Shigemasa's skillful hand. The artist beautifully captures this historical figure's essence, transporting us to an era filled with honor and wisdom. A mother and her children bond over pulling a toy during Kanda sairei no dashi no gangu o hiku haha to ko. This heartwarming scene reminds us of the joys found within family connections. Enter into a world of elegance and beauty with Zashiki no yA'jo to kamuro.