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  • Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861)

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a master of the Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print style and a member of the Utagawa school. His work covered a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical creatures. Kuniyoshi is especially known for his dramatic depictions of legendary samurai battles. He also incorporated Western techniques in landscape and caricature into his art.

A Famous Pirate, Kyu-yemon Kezori (Matsukaze, Chapter 18: Kezori Kuemon),  From series Ukiyo-e Comparisons of the Cloudy Chapters of Genji by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • A Famous Pirate, Kyu-yemon Kezori (Matsukaze, C..., 1846
Woodblock on paper
14 x 9 in
(35.56 x 22.86 cm)
Sawamura Tossho I as Matsue Kurando by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • Sawamura Tossho I as Matsue Kurando, 1834
Woodblock on paper
13.5 x 8.5 in
(34.29 x 21.59 cm)
Princess Shiranui Fighting Two Bandits as she Prepares to Carry out a Ceremonial Curse, from Mirror of Warriors of Our Country (Honchô musha kagami, 本朝武者鏡) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • Utagawa Kuniyoshi
  • Princess Shiranui Fighting Two Bandits as she P..., 1855
Woodblock on paper
14.5 x 7.5 in
(36.83 x 19.05 cm)