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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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Taira no Kiyomori Gesturing to the Sun to Stand Still, 1842 - 1843 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Rebuilding Kiyosu Castle, 1849 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Mitsutoki Reporting to Tomomori at the Battle of Dan-no-ura, circa 1842 - 1843 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune at Horikawa Palace Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 6: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hayano Kampei, 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Rare Kuniyoshi Lantern Chushingura series |
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Watanabe Wataru, Endo Musha Morito, and Kesa Gozen, circa 1844 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Dramatic Kuniyoshi triptych |
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Wanting to Put Him to Sleep Quickly; Lime from Kawachi Province Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi print |
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Chiryu: Ariwara Narihira at Yatsuhashi Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Yugao in the Moonlight in a Summer Palace, 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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A Canopy of Maple Leaves, the Patterned Strings of a Koto, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Classic Genji triptych |
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The False Genji Viewing a Garden, 1862 Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Classic Genji triptych |
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Night Rain at Karasaki, 1847 - 1852 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Great design |
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Picture of Prosperity in the Eastern Capital, 1855 Yoshikazu (active circa 1850 - 1870) Lovely Edo scene |
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Prince Genji and Beauty in an Iris Garden, 1848 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful design |
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Memorial Portrait of Arashi Rikan II, 1837 Kunihiro (active circa 1815 - 1843) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original oban Osaka-e print opening at $89! |
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Scene from Yoku minoru tami no nigiwai, 1866 Sadahiro II (1838 - 1918) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e triptych opening at $79! |
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Scene from Suma no Miyako Genpei Tsutsuji, 1861 Yoshitaki (1841 - 1899) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e diptych opening at $59! |
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Samurai beside a River Crossing Sadahiro (active circa late 1820s - mid-1850s) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e opening at $39! |
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Man with a Shamisen Konobu II (died 1886) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e opening at $39! |
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Memorial Portrait of an Actor Edo era artist (unsigned) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e opening at $39! |
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Scene from Keisei Setsugekka, 1858 Yoshitaki (1841 - 1899) Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction - Original Osaka-e triptych opening at $49! |
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Hot Springs at Hakone, 1863 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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Arai, 1863 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Mitsuke: View of Mitsuke Station, 1863 Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866) |
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Fujikawa, 1863 Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869) |
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Toyokawa, 1863 Kunichika (1835 - 1900) |
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Yotsuya, 1863 Kunitsuna II (active circa 1848 - 1868) |
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Hodogaya, No. 2, 1863 Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866) |
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Equestrian Events at the Fujinomori Shrine, 1863 Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866) |
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Kyoto: Preparing to Go Out, 1863 Yoshimori (1830 - 1884) |
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Okage Yoshimori (1830 - 1884) |
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Actors as the Seven Lucky Gods, circa 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Morning Mist at Komagata, 1846 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Yoshinin-ni, Widow of Enya Hangan, 1848 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Rare 47 ronin companion series |
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Earth, 1851 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Beauty Carrying a Basket Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Sawamura Tanosuke as Yaoya Oshichi, 1860 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Genkuro Hogan Yoshitsune's Departure for the Front, circa 1840 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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The Battle of Hyogo, 1849 - 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Yoritomo and His Men Marching North to Mutsu in 1189 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Minamoto no Yoritomo Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Minamoto no Yoshinaka, 1843 - 1844 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Two Samurai Wrestling Ichirentei Kansai (active circa 1848 - 1854) |
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Sawamura Tossho II as Chidorigake no Marinosuke, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Aoto Banashi, 1849 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Scene from Hatsu momiji ogura no shikishi, 1854 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Mitsumata: Sawamura Sojuro III as Ashikaga Yorikane, 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Ichikawa Danjuro V as Akushichibei Kagekiyo, Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Hanakawado Sukeroku, and Ichikawa Kodanji IV as the Fox Tadanobu, 1861 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Popular Otsu-e Paintings for the Times: A Long-Awaited Rarity, circa 1848 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Scene from Go hiiki yakko no konoshita, 1840 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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