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Edo Era, 1603 - 1868 |
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The Edo Era was a period of peace and prosperity in Japan from 1603 to 1868 under the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate, which consolidated control over a unified Japan and provided political stability. Daimyo, or great feudal lords, were vassals of the Shogun, and in turn had their own armies of samurai serving them. Arts and culture flourished during the Edo era, with new urban populations enjoying leisure time spent in the pursuit of pleasure. The term ukiyo (floating world) described this lifestyle, so named for its fleeting or transient quality. Woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) became popular, depicting courtesans, samurai, kabuki actors, and geisha. Other genres included landscapes, kacho-e (birds and flowers pictures) and bijin (beautiful women). Famous Edo era woodblock print artists include Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kunisada, and Kuniyoshi. During this time, woodblock prints evolved from simple black outlines to the addition of a few colors, and finally to full color designs called nishiki-e or brocade pictures. These beautiful designs bring the world of the Edo era to life. |
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Snow, 1852 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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Prince Genji in a Garden with a Blossoming Plum, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Cherry Blossoms at Genji's Rokujo Mansion, 1854 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) and Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 3: Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Hayano Kampei, Sawamura Tossho II as Koshimoto Okaru, and Bando Hikosaburo V as Sagisaka Bannai, 1865 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 1: Bando Hikosaburo V as Taka no Moronao, Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Momonoi Wakasanosuke, and Sawamura Tossho II as Enya Hangan, 1865 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 2: Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Momonoi Shimobe Haruhei, Bando Hikosaburo IV, and Sawamura Tossho II, 1865 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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Onoe Kikugoro IV as Otomi and Kawarazaki Gonjuro as Yosaburo, 1858 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Igami no Gonta and Beauty, 1856 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Sumidagawa Tsui no Kagamon, 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful burnished detail |
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Beauty in a Butterfly Print Kimono Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Beauty Holding a Bowl of Goldfish Kakemono Eisen (1790 - 1848) |
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Attacking a Beauty, 1864 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Scene from Hana ichiza hatsune no tabi, 1856 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Kawarazaki Gonjuro I in Three Roles, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Nakamura Fukusuke I in Three Roles, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Miotsukushi, Chapter 14 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Hana-no-en, Chapter 8 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Usugumo, Chapter 19 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Maboroshi, Chapter 41 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Tenerai, Chapter 53 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Yume-no-ukihashi, Chapter 54 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Tamakazura, Chapter 22 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Otome, Chapter 21 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Hotaru, Chapter 25 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Kagaribi, Chapter 27 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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Fujibakama, Chapter 30 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Genji series |
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The Hour of the Horse, Ninth Hour of Day, circa 1818 - 1824 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rarely seen Modern Clock series |
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Courtesan with a Butterfly Kimono Kakemono Eizan (1787 - 1867) |
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Courtesan in a Rooster Kimono Kakemono Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Loquat Flower of the Secret Melody: Ichikawa Ebizo V as Matsunami Kengyo, actually Akushichibyoe, 1863 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Azalea of Iwate: Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Nikki Naonori, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Garden Chrysanthemum: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Onzoshi Ushiwakamaru, 1861 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Potted Violets: Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Jiraiya, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Arrowroot Flower of Shinoda Wood: Nakamura Shikan IV as the Fox Kuzunoha, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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The Paulownia Crest: Bando Hikosaburo I as Mashiba Hisayoshi, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Safflowers on the Water: Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Watonai, 1861 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Demon Lily of Suzuka: Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tennichibo, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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Orange Blossoms of the Imperial Palace: Ichimura Uzaemon XIII as Eboshiori Motome, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Rare series, great images |
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A Spring Night, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Courtesans outside a Teahouse Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Great image, rare |
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Returning Sails at Yabase, 1847 - 1852 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Charming design |
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Winter Desolation at Hamamatsu, circa 1833 - 1834 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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Distant View of the Kamakura Mountains from the Rest House by the Boundary Tree at Hodogaya, 1855 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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The First Entrance Gate to the Daimyojin Shrine at Mishima, 1855 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge, circa 1839 - 1842 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Rare provenance, from the Huguette Beres collection |
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Awaji Province, Goshiki Beach Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great design! |
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Bamboo Yards, Kyobashi Bridge, 1857 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) One of the best in the series |
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Tsushima Province: A Fine Evening on the Coast Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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The Nawate Road at Hiratsuka, circa 1833 - 1834 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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Mullet, Asparagus, and Camellia Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Hiroshige's Grand Series of Fishes |
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