The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Man of High Rank Attired in Naga-Bakama
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More
The Actor Ishikawa Danjuro V Performing a Shibaroku Act with a Drawn S...
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More
The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting kabuki theater actor playing samurai, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
Onoe Matsusuke as a Samurai of the Fujiwara Clan
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting kabuki theater actor playing samurai, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Oboshi Yuranosuke
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More
The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Ronin Samurai Attired in a Black Kimono
Katsukawa Shunkō (Japanese, 1743–1812) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
High-Ranking Samurai Girl with Four Attendants, from the series A Broc...
Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752–1815) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More
The Third Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku
Katsukawa Shunkō (Japanese, 1743–1812) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Chuko Ryogoku...
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Ichikawa Monosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?)
Katsukawa Shunkō (Japanese, 1743–1812) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
Ichikawa Danzo IV in the Role of a Samurai
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More
The Third Ōtani Hiroji as a Samurai Standing near a Tall Fence
Katsukawa Shunsen (Japanese, 1762–ca.1830) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting kabuki theater actor playing samurai, free to use, no copyright restrictions... More
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Samurai
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke as a Samurai with a Drawn Sword
Katsukawa Shunsen (Japanese, 1762–ca.1830) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting kabuki theater actor playing samurai, free to use, no copyright restrictions... More
Danjuro V, in chain-mail - Public domain portrait print
Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions i... More
Onoe Matsusuke I as an Oiran Stands at the Left, Talking to Nakamura N...
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The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II as a Man Armed with a Sword
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
A Young Samurai and Three Women
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Utagawa Kunimasa - Ichikawa Omezo - Art Institute of Chicago
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Segawa Kikunojo III as a Samurai
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
Asashina Saburô probeert een rijstkoek te breken
Asashina Saburô is in dienst van Kudô Suketsune, de schurk uit het Verhaal van de Soga broeders. Grote ronde rijstkoeken (kagamimochi) worden voor het nieuwe jaar gemaakt en gebroken als toetsing van kracht op ... More
Act Five: Yamazaki Highway from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the ...
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Acteur Ichikawa Danjuro, waarschijnlijk als de rover Sadakuro in het s...
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Kabuki Actor Ōtani Oniji III as a Samurai
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
Utagawa Kunimasa - Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Lady Tomoe
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The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man Dressed in a Kimono
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
“Hanaōgi of the Gomeirō,” from the series Comparing the Charms of Beau...
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The Second Sawamura Sojuro in the Role of Yenya Hanguwan, in the Popul...
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
Ichikawa Omezō I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play Koinyōbō Som...
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Masatsuya: Otani Oniji III as Ono Sadakuro, from the series "Portraits...
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Morita Kanya VIII as Kawachi Kanja, Disguised as Genkaibo
Tōshūsai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–95) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictio... More
Yamatoya: Bando Mitsugoro II as Ishii Genzo, from the series "Portrait...
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Acteursportret van Sawamura Sojuro III in de rol van Kakogawa Honzo
De acteur Sawamura Sojuro III, ten voeten uit, in groene kimono met geometrisch patroon, de linker mouw opstropend. Scène uit het toneelstuk Kanadehon Chushingura, opgevoerd in het Miyakoza theater in de vierde... More
Otawaya: Onoe Matsusuke I as Oboshi Yuranosuke, from the series "Portr...
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The 2nd Ichikawa Komazo - Public domain portrait print
Katsukawa Shunkaku (Japanese, active ca. 1789–1801) Edo period (1615–1868)
Nakamura Noshio II in the Role of Imayō uta Bikuni
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Susu harai, print by Utamaro Kitagawa
Print shows three courtesans helping a young samurai remove his swords. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: one panel of a vertica... More
Utagawa Kunimasa - Liefdesgedicht voor Ichikawa Danzo
Busteportret van de acteur Ichikawa Danzo IV, een grote bamboe stok vasthoudend, afgebeeld onder een aan hem gericht liefdesgedicht. Blad uit het Japanse boek Yakusha gakuya tsu.
Kira Yoshinaka - Jūichidanme, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows a mentally disabled old man, a samurai carrying a lantern (one of the 47 Rōnin), and the goddess figure Otafuku; at the time of the attack on Moronô's home.
Sandanme, print by Utamaro Kitagawa, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows a woman (possibly Okaru), a little man (possibly Moronô's servant Bannai), and another man (possibly Honzo or Kampei). Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo p... More
Bando Hikosaburo III as Sugawara no Michizane, from the Kabuki play, "...
Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)
Shôki de duiveltemmer, Kubota Shunman
Man met woeste haardos en baard, zwaard in zijn rechterhand. Shôki (Chung Kuei) is een populair mytisch figuur van Chinese origine, die duivels verdrijft. Met één gedicht.
[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - assualt on Kira Yoshina...
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with the samurai chasing Kira's guards into the house. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-spon... More
Scene from a Drama - Public domain portrait print
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Samurai Admiring Pine-Tree and Plum Blossoms. Ryūryūkyo Shinsai
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[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - searching the grounds],...
Drawing shows the night attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Forms part of: Japan... More
[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - searching the grounds],...
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with the samurai searching the grounds for Kira. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored ... More
[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - searching the grounds],...
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with the samurai searching the grounds for Kira. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored ... More
The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon in Ceremonial Robes of Green and Pink, Draw...
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Beauties on a Veranda among Cherry Blossoms from which a Samurai is De...
Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions ... More
Horse and Rider, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Gentleman Taking Leave of His Lady on a Veranda
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[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - searching the house], F...
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with two men about to engage in combat inside a dwelling, disrupting a woman playing the koto and knocking down partitions. Title ... More
The Actor Ōtani Tomoemon in the Role of Ono Sadakurō, from the series ...
Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions ima... More
Bandō Minosuke (Mitsugorō III) in the Role of a Young Samurai
Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions ... More
[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - breaking down the entra...
Print shows a group of warriors advancing on building under a full moon during the winter. Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 rōnin, with a group of samurai advancing on th... More
Utagawa Toyokuni I - The Actor Sawamura Sōjūrō 3rd (Kinokuniya)
Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions ima... More
[Jūichidanme - act eleven of the Chūshingura - discover Kira's hiding ...
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 Rōnin; the samurai discover Kira's hiding place. Title devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo pri... More
Parody of a daimyo procession, Utagawa Toyohiro
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Parody of a daimyo procession, Utagawa Toyohiro
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Two Women With a Koto, Katsushika Hokusai
Twee vrouwen in een vertrek. De zittende vrouw lijkt een koto (Japans snaarinstrument) te stemmem, terwijl de staande vrouw het instrument weg trekt. Deze voorstelling is een parodie op een scene uit het Japans... More
Danjuro as a Youth with a Toy Horse under Plum Blossoms
Ippitsusai Bunchō (Japanese, active 1760–1794) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restric... More
Nidanme, print by Utamaro Kitagawa - Ukiyo e print
Print shows the young samurai Rikiya placing a gift in front of Konami with her mother standing behind her and Honzo observing from behind a screen, from act 2 of the chushingura. Title and other descriptive in... More
Utagawa Toyokuni - Bandō minosuke no rikiya
Print shows the actor Bandō Minosuke as the young samurai Rikiya from the Chushingura. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: one pan... More
Kira Yoshinaka - Jūnidanme, Katsushika Hokusai, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows the night attack on the villa and the capture of Moronō (Kira). Scene from act twelve of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibun... More
Nidanme - Public domain Japanese woodblock print
Print shows, in the background, Konami sitting inside a building, probably meeting with her lover Rikiya, who is not visible, though the hilt of a sword can be seen through the opening, at center is Wakasanosuk... More
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, 1688–1758
Torii Kiyomine (Japanese, 1787–1868) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image -... More
Yodanme, Katsushika Hokusai, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows several persons gathered for the ritual suicide, seppuku, of Enya Hangan (Asano). Scene from act four of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin. Title and other descriptive information comp... More
Genkurō Yoshitsune to Musashibō Benkei - Ukiyo e print
Print shows two samurai warriors. Public domain photograph of 19th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kira Yoshinaka - Jūichidanme, Katsushika Hokusai, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows a scene during the attack on Kira Yoshinaka's home by the 47 Rōnin, with the samurai confronting Kira's guards and searching the grounds. Scene from act eleven of the play Chūshingura or the revenge... More
Jūdanme - Public domain Japanese woodblock print
Print shows the Rōnin samurai dressed as police to test the loyalty of the merchant Gihei. A scene from act ten of the play Chūshingura or revenge of the 47 Rōnin.
Komurasaki and Gonpachi, Utamaro ii, 1800-1820
Print shows the samurai-turned-murderer Gonpachi and the young beauty-turned-prostitute Komurasaki. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. ... More
Kikugawa Eizan - Vrouw met shamisen
Busteportret van shamisen stemmende vrouw; rechtsboven vierkant cartouche met afbeelding van de dichter Yamabe no Akihito (achtste eeuw) tegen gele achtergrond.
Utamaro II Kitagawa - Twee mandarijneenden
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Kanadehon Chushingura (A Treasury of Loyal Retainers): Act 4 Hangan Se...
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Kanadehon Chushingura (A Treasury of Loyal Retainers), Act 6: Kanpei s...
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Kanadehon Chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers), Act 8: Tokai...
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Utagawa Toyokuni I - Cherry blossoms in the New Yoshiwara
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Son gokū - Public domain Japanese woodblock print
Print shows a monkey on a cloud dressed as a samurai warrior.
Yanone gorō - Public domain Japanese woodblock print
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Actor as Tokihira, Japan, Edo period
Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image... More
Taibi, Utagawa Kuniyasu, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows three men outside a shed, one is carrying a large knife, another is carrying a lance and a lantern, and the third man appears unarmed. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken... More
Kira Yoshinaka - Jūichidanme, Utagawa Kuniyasu, Forty Seven Rōnin
Print shows three Rōnin samurai attacking the entrance to Moronō's (Kira Yoshinaka) home. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From the s... More
Nakamura shikan, Utagawa Toyokuni - Ukiyo e print
Print shows the actor Nakamura Shikan as a samurai holding a bow and arrow in a snowy landscape. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Forma... More
Ichijō jirō tadayori notonokami noritsune - Ukiyo e print
Print shows two samurai warriors fighting on the seashore or bank of a river.
Bandō Mitsugorō no satsuma nokami tadanori
Print shows the actor Bandō Mitsugorō riding a horse. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Format: vertical Oban Nishikie. Forms part of:... More
Kikugawa Eishin - Dolls for the Dolls Festival
Twee poppen opgemaakt als krijgers in vol ornaat, met pijl en bogen op de knieën, zitten op houten zetels, waarop een tijger is geschilderd. Het poppenfeest (Hina no matsuri) wordt gehouden op de derde dag van... More
The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three y...
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Three Dancers of Sumiyoshi or Suminoye, Kubo Shunman
Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820) (?) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
Print, Japan, Edo period - Public domain portrait print
Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
Print, Japan, Edo period - Public domain portrait painting
Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More
Picnic Outfit, 18th century, Kubo Shunman
Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image ... More
Ro-Chi-Shin Uprooting a Tree, Hokkei Totoya
Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780–1850) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image... More
A Lady from a Samurai Household with Three Attendants, from the series...
Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752–1815) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More
Katsukawa Shuntei - Momotarô, portrait
Een jonge Momotarô, de hoofdpersoon uit het gelijknamige sprookje, gekleed in hofkleding zit naast nieuwjaarsdecoraties van een rivierkreeft, ronde rijstkoeken (kagamimochi), varenbladeren (urajiro) en bladeren... More
De krijger Homma Suketada, een voorbeeld uit de Kronieken van de Grote...
Een krijger met een hellebaard staat onder een poort, met het Akasaka kasteel achter zich. Honma no Suketada stierf tijdens een poging zijn vader te redden uit het kasteel. De Kronieken van de Grote Vrede (Taih... More
Yang Zhi (Seimenju Yoshi), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Hero...
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Zheng Tianshou (Hakumenrokun Teitenja), from the series "One Hundred a...
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Sun Li (Byo'utchi Sonritsu), from the series "One Hundred and Eight He...
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Ruan Xiao'er (Ritchitaisai Genshoji), from the series "One Hundred and...
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