Woodblock Collection

Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428157 Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Olive Orchard mid-June, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XOS3058138 Olive Orchard mid-June, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 72x92 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo

Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green leaves, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

A Peacock by Mori Tessan (Tetsuzan) (1775-1841). Date: circa 1810s

HIROSHIGE: KITES, 1857. Carp kites flown from masts. Color woodblock print from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

A Battle of Kawanakajima, Japan, Sengoku Period - Shinano Province (modern Ngano). Five major battles between 1553 and 1564. Artist Utagawa Yoshikazu (active 1848-1863) 1857

Fine Wind, Clear Morning
Katsushika Hokusai

Red vipers bugloss, Echium wildpretii, and common bugloss, Anchusa officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Puppet in kimono being manipulated by two bunraku puppeteers in black robes. Woodblock ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunisada II, Tokyo, 1850s

Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, and carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common dittany, Cunila mariana, and sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild thyme, Thymus serpyllum, and dittany of Crete, Origanum dictamnus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Nasu or eggplant flower, Solanum melongena.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

Kyouchikutou or oleander flower, Nerium oleander var indicum
Kyouchikutou or oleander flower, Nerium oleander var. indicum.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

JAPAN: TRAVELERS, c1840. Travelers in the Snow at Oi: Japanese Oban print by Hiroshige

Enoshima in the Sagami province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428169 Enoshima in the Sagami province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Kongiku or Japanese aster, Aster ageratoides.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk reached a different conclusion depending which part of the animal he examined

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A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310685 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cottager 'dipping' for water
5310299 A cottager 'dipping' for water; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a cottager 'dipping' for water in a stream. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The bright comet of July 1264
5310234 The bright comet of July 1264; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the bright comet of July 1264. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD
5310232 A disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a disintegrating meteor, seen in 570 AD. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A compass rose showing the cardinal points
5310230 A compass rose showing the cardinal points; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a compass rose showing the cardinal points)

The unloading of hay
5310199 The unloading of hay; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the unloading of hay in Paris. In the background clerks are keeping a tally so that duty can be levied)

A child feeding a robin
5312180 A child feeding a robin; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a child feeding a robin from the window. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin)
5311987 The trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin (The Farce of Master Pathelin); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trial scene from La Farce de maitre Pathelin)

Mandrake
5311950 Mandrake; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Mandrake, a type species of the plant genus Mandragora. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A beared man with breasts
5308151 A beared man with breasts.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a beaded man with female breasts, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A six-armed man
5308145 A six-armed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a six-armed man, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth
5855648 Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth.; (add.info.: Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth)

Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge
5855639 Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge; (add.info.: Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge, Cyperus serotinus (Cyperaceae)

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt
5855627 Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.; (add.info.: Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt)

Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper
5855624 Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper, Piper futo-kadzura Sieb. Colour-printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki from "Honzo)

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus
5855620 Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus)

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq
5855610 Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.; (add.info.: Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq. (Ginger, Zingiberacea) Hanameuga

Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran
5855606 Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran; (add.info.: Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran. Phaius (Phajus) maculatus Lindl. var. minor FS

Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855603 Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Several large dark green leaves and three thick stems of the inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou)

Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855601 Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium)

Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku
5855595 Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Single, large peony flower with pink and white petals and yellow and pink frilled center)

The conversion of Constantine the Great before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, 1830 (engraving)
5309220 The conversion of Constantine the Great before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Constantine the Great (272 AD-337 AD) a Roman Emperor of Illyrian origin

Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient
5309167 Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient earth

The Four Temperaments
5310124 The Four Temperaments; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the Four Temperaments: Choleric (with lion), Sanguine (with ape), Phlegmatic (with sheep), and Melancholy (with hog)

How the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material
5310107 How the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material; (add.info.: Diagram illustrating how the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material, thickness (A,B)

A Galley under sail, 18th century (engraving)
5310201 A Galley under sail, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a Galley under sail. By the eighteenth century galleys were scarcely ever seen outside)

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"Capturing Nature's Beauty: Exploring the World Prints and Paintings" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world prints and paintings as we embark on a journey through time and culture. From the serene shores of Tago Bay to the bustling streets of Edo, these artistic masterpieces transport us to different eras, capturing moments that are both captivating and thought-provoking. In "Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido, " created around 1830, a woodblock print transports us to a tranquil coastal scene. The delicate brushstrokes beautifully depict the harmony between land and sea, inviting us to embrace nature's serenity. Venturing further into Japanese artistry, "Nichiren Calming the Storm" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi takes center stage. This Oban color print from 1835 portrays an awe-inspiring display of power as Nichiren subdues raging waves with his spiritual prowess. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, inner strength can bring about tranquility. Moving away from prints but not losing any allure, "Olive Orchard mid-June" presents an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1889. The vibrant hues capture the essence of summer in every stroke; one can almost feel the warmth radiating from this idyllic landscape. Nature continues its mesmerizing dance with Yabu Chosui's "Portrait of a Rabbit. " Created in 1867 using woodblock techniques, this artwork showcases meticulous attention to detail while evoking a sense of innocence and charm that transcends time. Delving into botanical wonders depicted within these artworks reveals fascinating glimpses into flora diversity. From pink-flowered Chinese alpinia to red vipers bugloss and Nasu or eggplant flowers - each bloom tells its own story through vivid colors and intricate patterns.