Sliding Screen Collection

Candle Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Jack Williamson
Candle Lantern, c. 1939

Iris Garden, c. 1781/89. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Iris Garden, c. 1781/89. Detail from a larger artwork

Perspective Picture of a Large Room (Senjojiki uki-e no zu), 1765. Possibly a scene in the pleasure quarters, with a shamisen and koto in the foreground. Attributed to Ishikawa Toyonobu

Amago buyuden, late 19th century. Creator: Hosai Shugetsu
Amago buyuden, late 19th century. Grotesque creature with fangs and claws, holding a snake, or snake-headed staff

The Shrine Dancers (Miko) Ohatsu and Onami, 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Shrine Dancers (Miko) Ohatsu and Onami, 1769

Young Men of Fashion - A Set of Three (Wakashu sanpukutsui), early 1750s

Puppeteers - A Set of Three (Ayatsuri sanpukutsui), c. 1752. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Puppeteers - A Set of Three (Ayatsuri sanpukutsui), c. 1752

Drums and Shamisen, Japan, n. d. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drums and Shamisen, Japan, n.d

The Nakadaya teahouse, Japan, c. 1794 / 95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Nakadaya teahouse, Japan, c. 1794/95

A Young Sanemori (Yaro Sanemori), no. 10 from a series of 12 prints depicting... c
A Young Sanemori (Yaro Sanemori), no. 10 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

The Sakaki Chapter from "The Tale of Genji"(Genji Sakaki)
The Sakaki Chapter from " The Tale of Genji" (Genji Sakaki), from a series of Genji parodies, c. 1710

Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku bashi yusuzumi uki-e), c. 1740. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku bashi yusuzumi uki-e), c. 1740

The Brazier of Elegance and the Bell of Damnation (Fuga hibachi muken no kane), c. 1739/40

Murasaki Shikibu, from the series Ukiyo-e Genji, Edo period (1615-1868), about 1710

Empress Komyo (Komyoko), from the series "Three Beautiful Women (San bijin)", c
Empress Komyo (Komyoko), from the series " Three Beautiful Women (San bijin)", c. 1820

Entertainers performing the hobby-horse dance, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Entertainers performing the hobby-horse dance, c. 1764

Iris Garden, c. 1781 / 89. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Iris Garden, c. 1781/89

Scene from the Play "Imoseyama", late 1780s. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Scene from the Play " Imoseyama", late 1780s

Snow, from the series "Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo... c)
Snow, from the series " Snow, Moon, and Flowers of the Floating World (Ukiyo setsugekka)", c. 1784/85

Young Couple on a Veranda, c. 1765. Creator: Torii Kiyotsune
Young Couple on a Veranda, c. 1765

Envelope of woman behind sliding screens, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Envelope of woman behind sliding screens, n.d

The Village School Scene (Terakoya), from the series "Sugawaras Secrets... c
The Village School Scene (Terakoya), from the series " Sugawaras Secrets (Sugawara denju)", c. 1830/44

Utsusemi, from the series "Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari... 1852)
Utsusemi, from the series "Fifty-four Chapters of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari gojuyonjo)", 1852

Garden; interior and seated girl, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Furuyama Moroshige
Garden; interior and seated girl, Edo period, 1615-1868

The Interior of the Gankiro Tea House in Yokohama, 1861 (April). Creator: Suzuki Hiroshige
The Interior of the Gankiro Tea House in Yokohama, 1861 (April)

Ichikawa Danjuro II as Kanto Koroku and Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi, ca. 1721

Moon Viewing Point, 1857. 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Moon Viewing Point, 1857

Ushijima (Musashi-ya), ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Ushijima (Musashi-ya), ca. 1840

The Returning Sails of the Towel Rack, ca. 1766. ca. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Returning Sails of the Towel Rack, ca. 1766

Evening Chime of the Clock (Tokei no bansho), from the series “
Evening Chime of the Clock (Tokei no bansho), from the series " Eight Parlor Views" (Zashiki hakkei), ca. 1766

The First Day of Spring (Risshun), from the series Fashionable Poetic Immortals of the Four Seasons (Fuzoku shiki Kasen), ca. 1768

Young Lady Looking through Door at Her Kamuro (Little Servant) who is Asleep on the Floor

A Girl Writing a Letter, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
A Girl Writing a Letter, 18th century

Trio, Part Three, 1786-1868. Creator: Gakutei
Trio, Part Three, 1786-1868

Girl Writing Letter Edo period 1615-1868 18th century
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"Exploring the World of Sliding Screens: A Glimpse into Japanese Art and Culture" Step into the captivating world of sliding screens with these remarkable artworks from various periods in Japanese history. From Senjojiki uki-e no zu, a perspective picture of a large room dating back to 1765, to Amago buyuden created by Hosai Shugetsu in the late 19th century, each piece offers a unique glimpse into Japan's rich artistic heritage. One such masterpiece is The Shrine Dancers (Miko) Ohatsu and Onami by Ippitsusai Buncho from 1769. This exquisite depiction captures the grace and elegance of traditional shrine dancers, transporting us to an era steeped in tradition and spirituality. In contrast, Young Men of Fashion - A Set of Three by an anonymous artist from the early 1750s showcases the vibrant energy and flamboyance associated with youth culture during that time. These prints offer a fascinating window into the fashion trends and social dynamics prevalent among young men at that period. The artistry extends beyond human subjects as well. Puppeteers - A Set of Three by Ishikawa Toyonobu circa 1752 brings puppets to life on sliding screens, highlighting their role as entertainers in traditional Japanese theater. Drums and Shamisen by Kitagawa Utamaro transports us to a musical realm where we can almost hear the rhythmic beats resonating through our souls. The intricate details captured on this screen evoke both auditory delight and visual splendor. Moving forward in time, we encounter The Nakadaya teahouse created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1794-95. This artwork invites us into an intimate setting where tea ceremonies were conducted with utmost precision – showcasing not only aesthetic beauty but also cultural significance.