Utagawa Kuniyoshi Collection

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish (Nana ura tairyac hanjac no zu)
6372033 The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish (Nana ura tairyAc hanjAc no zu) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); (add.info.: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861)

Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake, 1852. Creator: Yokogawa Horitake
Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake, 1852

Portrait of Yokogawa Kanhei Munenori, 1852. Creator: Yokogawa Horitake
Portrait of Yokogawa Kanhei Munenori, 1852

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu), c.1849-51
6371993 View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu), c.1849-51; (add.info.: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861. View of Enoshima in Sagami Province (Sōshū Enoshima no zu). about 1849-51

The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei
2911074 The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

A struggle in the Dark
2911073 A struggle in the Dark; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled A struggle in the Dark by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei
2911075 The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

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

Bando Shuka as Hashimotoya Shiraito, 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Bando Shuka as Hashimotoya Shiraito, 1852. Kabuki actor in the role of courtesan of the Hashimotoya Restaurant, holding up a gold coin (s)he has just taken from a paper wrapper

Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 2 of 2), mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 2 of 2), mid 1840s

Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 3 of 3), mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 3 of 3), mid 1840s

Mikawa, c1845. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mikawa, c1845. Series: Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces

Cockerel: Tsuna Goro, 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Cockerel: Tsuna Goro, 1852. Series: Parody of the 12 Signs of the Zodiac

Dainagon Kinto beside a Waterfall, early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Dainagon Kinto beside a Waterfall, early 1840s. Series: Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Gotokudeiji Sadaijin, early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Gotokudeiji Sadaijin, early 1840s. Series: Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Empress Jito Tenno, early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Empress Jito Tenno, early 1840s. Series: Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Shinano Sakon Tomoyuki, between 1848 and 1849. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Shinano Sakon Tomoyuki, between 1848 and 1849. Series: Heroic Stories of the "Chronicle of the Great Peace"

Actor in the role of Fujiya Izaemon, 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actor in the role of Fujiya Izaemon, 1852. Series: Actors Matched with Views of Mt. Fuji from Edo

Two dancers and a child, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Two dancers and a child, 1808-1861

Purple-white chrysanthemums, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Purple-white chrysanthemums, 1808-1861

Pink wisteria, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Pink wisteria, 1808-1861

Branch with red camellia, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Branch with red camellia, 1808-1861

Gokyu Suisanta, c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Gokyu Suisanta, c1852

Kasumigaseki, published 1834. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Kasumigaseki, published 1834. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Osayo and Genta, 1848. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Osayo and Genta, 1848. Bando Shuka I as Osato (right) and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Igami no Gonta in Goban Tadanobu yuki no nachiguro (???????)

Hototogisu, Mid-19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Hototogisu, Mid-19th century. The Flying Bird)

Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 1 of 2), Mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 1 of 2), Mid 1840s

Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 1 of 3), Mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 1 of 3), Mid 1840s

Actor portraying a seller of birds for release, between circa 1850 and circa 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actor portraying a seller of birds for release, between circa 1850 and circa 1852. From Analog of Three Shrines

Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851

Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851

Fujiwara Yoshitaka, Early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Fujiwara Yoshitaka, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Fujiwara no Okikaze Walking through Rain, Early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Fujiwara no Okikaze Walking through Rain, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Beauty in Wind: Totto yakutae, 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Beauty in Wind: Totto yakutae, 1852. From Excellances of Mountain and Sea Illustrated

Moriya Pursuing Prince Shotoku who Disappears into a Tree, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Moriya Pursuing Prince Shotoku who Disappears into a Tree, 19th century. From Biography of Prince Shotoku

Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842

Goyu, The Thatched Hut of Yamamoto Kansuke, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Goyu, The Thatched Hut of Yamamoto Kansuke, between circa 1845 and circa 1846. From Fifty-three pairings along the Tokaido Road

Act Eight: Journey, Published in 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Act Eight: Journey, Published in 1854. From Chushingura Written in Kana

Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at... c.late 1830s
Minamoto no raiko joraku sagami no kuni ashigarayama kaido o etamau Yamauba at Mount Ashigara, c.late 1830s

Hatsuhana, between circa 1841 and circa 1842. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Hatsuhana, between circa 1841 and circa 1842. From Wise and Virtuous Women

The Poet Yamabe no Akahito, Early 1840s. Creators: Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yamabe no Akahito
The Poet Yamabe no Akahito, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets

Mirror of Our Country's Heroes, Yamamoto Kansuke Haruyuki, Published in 1858. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mirror of Our Country's Heroes, Yamamoto Kansuke Haruyuki, Published in 1858

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Memorial portrait of Osaka Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV, c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Memorial portrait of Osaka Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV, c1852. Attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Carp and three smaller fish, 1808-1861

Still life of a red table and decorated bamboo, 1808-1861. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Still life of a red table and decorated bamboo, 1808-1861

Yang Xiang (Yo Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Yang Xiang (Yo Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Onakatomi no Yoshinobu Ason, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred... c. 1842
Onakatomi no Yoshinobu Ason, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Wang Pu (O ho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...c.1848/50
Wang Pu (O ho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Dong Yong (To Ei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Dong Yong (To Ei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Suo Province, from the series "Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocades...", 1852
Suo Province, from the series "Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocades (Edo nishiki imayo kuni zukushi)", 1852

Tajima Province, from the series "Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocades... 1852
Tajima Province, from the series "Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocades (Edo nishiki imayo kuni zukushi)", 1852

Evening Snow on White Hair (Shiraga bosetsu), from the series "Personal Encounters... c. 1847/52
Evening Snow on White Hair (Shiraga bosetsu), from the series "Personal Encounters from Eight Performances (Omi hakkei)", c. 1847/52

Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Act 11: The Night Attack (Juichidanme, youchi no zu), from the series "Treasury of... c. 1831/32
Act 11: The Night Attack (Juichidanme, youchi no zu), from the series "Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1831/32

The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Tada Kurodo Yukitsuna and Bando Shuka as the... c. 1847. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Tada Kurodo Yukitsuna and Bando Shuka as the ghost of Naruto no Mae, c. 1847

Huang Tingjian (Ko Teiken), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in... c. 1848/50
Huang Tingjian (Ko Teiken), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Wu Meng (Go Mo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Wu Meng (Go Mo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Zeng Shen (So Shin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Zeng Shen (So Shin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Lu Ji (Riku Seki), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Lu Ji (Riku Seki), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Yu Qianlou (Yu Kinro), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c
Yu Qianlou (Yu Kinro), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Cai Shun (Sai Jun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Cai Shun (Sai Jun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Tanzi (Enshi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c1848/50
Tanzi (Enshi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Zhu Shouchang (Shu Jusho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in... c. 1848/50
Zhu Shouchang (Shu Jusho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c. 1848/50
Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Madame Tang (To Fujin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c1848/50
Madame Tang (To Fujin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...c. 1848/50
Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Lao Laizi (Ro Raishi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c
Lao Laizi (Ro Raishi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Wang Xiang (O Sho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Wang Xiang (O Sho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Jung You (Chu Yu), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Jung You (Chu Yu), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Min Ziqian (Bin Shiken), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Ding Lan (Tei Ran), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...", c. 1848/50
Ding Lan (Tei Ran), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Emperor Wen of Han (Kan no Buntei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial... c. 1848/50
Emperor Wen of Han (Kan no Buntei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Meng Zong (Mo So), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in...", c. 1848/50
Meng Zong (Mo So), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Shun the Great (Tai Shun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in... c. 1848/50
Shun the Great (Tai Shun), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

Dong Yong (Toei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for... c. 1843
Dong Yong (Toei), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for Children (Nijushiko doji kagami)", c. 1843

Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Fujiwara no Okikaze, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Meng Zong (Moso), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for... c. 1843
Meng Zong (Moso), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety as a Mirror for Children (Nijushiko doji kagami)", c. 1843

View of Hashiba in the Eastern Capital (Toto Hashiba no zu), from the series "Views... early 1830s
View of Hashiba in the Eastern Capital (Toto Hashiba no zu), from the series "Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto no zu)", early 1830s

Akizuki Yuminosuke's Daughter Miyuki, Later the blind Musician Asagao (Akizuki Yuminosuke... c1848)
Akizuki Yuminosuke's Daughter Miyuki, Later the blind Musician Asagao (Akizuki Yuminosuke musume Miyuki, nochi ni goze Asagao), c. 1848

The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Goshaku Somegoro and Onoe Kikugoro III...c. 1844/48. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
The actors Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Goshaku Somegoro and Onoe Kikugoro III as Denkichi Tsuchizaemon (inset), c. 1844/48

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a renowned Japanese artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of ukiyo-e prints. His works encompassed a wide range of subjects and styles, showcasing his exceptional talent and creativity. One of his notable pieces is "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " which depicts the Buddhist monk Nichiren standing calmly amidst crashing waves. This masterpiece captures Kuniyoshi's ability to convey both power and serenity in his art. In "The Flourishing of Seven Coasts with Big Fish, " Kuniyoshi showcases his mastery in depicting nature. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring to life a scene teeming with marine life, demonstrating his skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world. Kuniyoshi also excelled in portraiture, as seen in "Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake" and "Portrait of Yokogawa Kanhei Munenori. " These striking portraits exhibit Kuniyoshi's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also convey the inner essence and character of his subjects. His imaginative side shines through in works like "Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of Dragon King. " This fantastical piece transports viewers into a mythical realm where heroes embark on daring quests against supernatural creatures—a testament to Kuniyoshi's storytelling prowess. Kuniyoshi's series such as "Five Pictures of Low Tide" demonstrate his attention to detail even within seemingly mundane scenes. In artworks like "Woman Digging Clams" and "Woman with an Octopus, " he elevates everyday activities into captivating visual narratives that invite viewers to contemplate their significance. Another remarkable series by Kuniyoshi is "One Hundred and Eight Heroes, " featuring iconic figures from Chinese literature. One standout print is Wu Yong (Chitasei Goyo), exemplifying Kuniyoshi's ability to depict dynamic action and convey the essence of legendary characters.