KUNIYOSHI UTAGAWA 歌川国芳 (1797–1861)

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who was active during the Edo period. He was born in Edo (present-day Tokyo) and is known for his dynamic and imaginative prints. Kuniyoshi's works covered a wide range of subjects, including historical scenes, landscapes, kabuki actors, and mythical creatures. He was particularly skilled in depicting warriors and samurai, often creating dramatic and action-packed compositions.

Kuniyoshi's style was characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details. He had a unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects, infusing them with energy and personality. Kuniyoshi's prints were highly popular during his lifetime and continue to be admired for their technical skill and storytelling abilities.

In addition to his artistic achievements, Kuniyoshi also played a significant role in the development of ukiyo-e as a medium. He was known for his experimentation with new techniques and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional woodblock printing.

Overall, Utagawa Kuniyoshi is considered one of the most innovative and influential ukiyo-e artists of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the genre and inspiring future generations of artists.

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Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861)

Shikamatsu Kanroku Yukishige

(D656)

Series: Seichu gishi den (Biographies of Loyal and Righteous Samurai) Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher: Ebi-ya Rinnosuke Censor's Seal and Seal of Date: Hama, Kinugasa (1847 - 1848) Condition: excellent impression, brilliant colors, creases, soiling, small thinned area in the left margin Original Japanese Woodbock Print, Size: Ôban (36,8 x 25,6 cm)

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861)

Agematsu: Eda Genzô

(F299)

Series: Kisokaidô rokujûkyû tsugi no uchi (Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidô Road) Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga, Artist's Seal: kiri Publisher: Yawataya Sakujirô Censors' Seals and Seals of Date: Mera, Watanabe, Rat 7 (1852) Very good condition Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Oban (35,2 x 24,7 cm)

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Niekawa

(F300)

Takenouchi no Sukune defeating his betraying brother Umashiuchi no Sukune with boiling water Series: Kisokaidô rokujûkyû tsugi no uchi (Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidô Road) Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga, Artist's seal: kiri Publisher: Kagaya Yasubei Censors' Seal and Seal of Date: Fuku, Muramatsu, Rat 6, Kaei 5 (1852, 6th month) Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Oban Condition: strong colors, perfectly restored middle fold

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Clearing Weather (Seiran): Miyamoto Musashi

(F322)

Series: Mitate hakkei (Selected Eight Views of Combat) Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga (on each sheet) Publisher: Jôshûya Jûzô / Jûbei (Kinjûdô) Censor's Seal and Seal of Date: Hama, Kôka 3 (about 1846) Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Oban Triptych

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Kabuki Actors iin the play Ume no hatsuharu gojûsan tsugi

(F178)

Mimasu Gennosuke I as Shirasuga Jûemon (right), Onoe Kikugorô III Neko-ishi no Kai (Spirit of the Cat Stone, center) and Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Inabanosuke (left) Play: Ume no hatsuharu gojûsan tsugi (Plum Spring: The Fifty-three Stations), A kabuki play that was performed in 1835 (Tenpo 6) at the theater Ichimura. It depicts a cat that has shapeshifted into an old woman, a cat wearing a napkin and dancing, and the shadow of a cat licking a lamp Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher: Izumi-ya Ichibei Date: 1835 Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Oban Triptych

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Sun Li (Byô Utchi Sonritsu), the Sickly General Yuchi

(F223)

Series: Tsûzoku Suikoden gôketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori (One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Shuihuzhuan) Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon Censor's Seal and Seal of Date: kiwame about 1827–30 Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Ôban

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

E-awase (Picture Contest), No. 17

(F182)

Scene: Yaegaki-hime with her chin in her hands gazing a picture of her deceased lover, Katsuyori, before which incense is burning Series: Genji kumo ukiyoe awase (Ukiyo-e Comparisons of the Cloudy Chapters of Genji) Signature: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga with Kiri Seal Publisher: Ise-ya Ichibei Cencor’s Seal and Seal of Date: Murata 1845-1846 Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Ôban

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Mitsuke: Kinsatsu no tsuru (The Cranes with Golden Tags)

(F159)

Series:Tôkaidô gojûsan tsui (Fifty-three Pairings for the Tôkaidô Road) Signatur: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher’s Seal: Ibaya Kyûbei Censor’s Seal and Seal of Date: Mura, about 1845–46 Original Japanese woodblock print, Size: Ôban

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Ishibe: Woman with Toothbrush

(F164)

Series:Tôkaidô gojûsan tsui (Fifty-three Pairings for the Tôkaidô Road) Signatur: Chôôrô Kuniyoshi ga Publisher’s Seal: Iseya Ichibei Censor’s Seal and Seal of Date: Mura, about 1845–46 Original Japanese woodblock print, Size: Ôban

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797/98-1861)

Okawa Tomoemon, Kagekiyo

(F036)

Top: Higo Province: Okawa Tomoemon committing seppuku with a Scroll in his Mouth. Bottom: Hyuga Province: the Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Taira Warrior Kagekiyo Series: Edo nishiki imayô kuni zukushi (Modern Scenes of the Provinces in Edo Brocade Prints) Signature: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher: Yamaguchiya Tobei Cencor’s Seal and Seal of Date: Double nanushi cencor's Seal Kisungasa&Murata, 1852 (8th month) Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Ôban

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KUNIYOSHI UTAGAWA 歌川国芳 (1797–1861)