Yamauba Collection

Yamauba breast feeding Kintaro
2909899 Yamauba breast feeding Kintaro; (add.info.: Yamauba breast feeding Kintaro. 1804); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Begonias of Mount Ashigara (Ashigarayama no shukaido): Bando Hikosaburo V as... 1862. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Begonias of Mount Ashigara (Ashigarayama no shukaido): Bando Hikosaburo V as Yamauba, from the series " Contemporary Versions of Thirty-six Selected Flowers (Tosei mitate sanjurokkasen)"

Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801 / 06. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801/06

Yamauba with Kintaro Holding a Toy Mask, Japan, c. 1801 / 04. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba with Kintaro Holding a Toy Mask, Japan, c. 1801/04

Yamauba Watching Kintaro Wrestle a Boar, Japan, late 18th / early 19th century
Yamauba Watching Kintaro Wrestle a Boar, Japan, late 18th/early 19th century

Yamauba Holding Chestnuts while Kintaro Reaches for Them, Japan, c. 1804 / 05
Yamauba Holding Chestnuts while Kintaro Reaches for Them, Japan, c. 1804/05

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Yamauba in the Play Otokoyama Furisode Genji... c. 1785
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Yamauba in the Play Otokoyama Furisode Genji, Performed at the Kiri Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1785, c. 1785

Begonias Mount Ashigara Ashigarayama no shukaido
Begonias of Mount Ashigara (Ashigarayama no shukaido): Bando Hikosaburo V as Yamauba, from the series Contemporary Versions of Thirty-six Selected Flowers (Tosei mitate sanjurokkasen), 1862

Kintoki Yamauba Brother pictures series title
Kintoki and Yamauba Brother pictures (series title) E kyodai (series title on object), Woman with loose hair and fan in right hand, smiling at child sitting on lap with cat in hands

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Yama-Uba, the Woman of the Mountain, with Kintoki, her Baby (woodblock print)
XIR156819 Yama-Uba, the Woman of the Mountain, with Kintoki, her Baby (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 27x38 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris

Yama-Uba and Kintoki (woodblock print)
XIR158291 Yama-Uba and Kintoki (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 38.4x25.2 cm; Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris, France; (add.info.: the Woman of the Mountain; ); Japanese

Yamauba to kaidAcmaru, Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut, color; 34.1 x 23.8 cm (left panel), 34.2 x 24.3 cm (right panel)

Yamauba no chichi o suh kintaro, Yamauba breast feeding Kintaro. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.8 x 25.1 cm

Yamauba no kami o tsukamu kintaro, Kintaro grabbing Yamaubas hair. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1801 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut, color; 39.4 x 26.2 cm

Yamauba, Mountain woman. Totoya, Hokkei, 1780-1850, artist, [between 1830 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.9 x 18.7 cm. Print shows two actors wearing masks as mountain women

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Yamauba, a legendary figure in Japanese folklore, is often depicted in various artworks and plays. In the woodblock print titled "Begonias of Mount Ashigara, " Bando Hikosaburo V portrays Yamauba with grace and elegance. Created by Utagawa Kunisada in 1862, this artwork captures the essence of her mystical presence. Another captivating portrayal can be seen in Kitagawa Utamaro's masterpiece from the early 19th century. The image showcases Yamauba breastfeeding Kintaro, symbolizing her nurturing nature and maternal instincts. Utamaro's attention to detail brings out the tenderness between mother and child. In another work by Utamaro, we witness Yamauba watching over Kintaro as he fearlessly wrestles a boar. This scene depicts her protective role as she guides him through life's challenges. Her wisdom shines through as she teaches him valuable lessons about strength and resilience. Yamauba's playful side is beautifully captured in yet another piece by Utamaro where she holds chestnuts while Kintaro reaches for them eagerly. This artwork highlights their bond filled with love, laughter, and shared moments of joy. The actor Segawa Kikunojo III also took on the role in a play called "Otokoyama Furisode Genji" around 1785. His portrayal brought to life the character's complexity - a mix of power, mystery, and compassion that defines Yamauba. Throughout history, artists have been fascinated by Yamauba's enigmatic persona which has led to numerous depictions across different mediums such as prints and paintings during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). These artworks continue to captivate audiences today with their timeless beauty and storytelling prowess. Yama-Uba remains an iconic figure representing both strength and gentleness—a woman of the mountain who nurtures and protects those in her care.