Fuji Arts Catalog
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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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Tea Ceremony and Peonies Harimaze, 1843 - 1846 Edo era artist (not read) |
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Mansion Overlooking an Iris Garden, 1860 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami, 1866 Yoshitaki (1841 - 1899) Rare Osaka-e tattoo design, beautifully printed |
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Couple in an Interior Harunobu (1724 - 1770) Rare original Harunobu for the discerning collector |
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Prince Genji and Beauty Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Beautiful Design |
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Pheasant Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Sagami Province, Shichiri-ga-hama Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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The Kamo Embankment Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Sagami Province, Enoshima Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Ricefield Moon, Shinano Province, Sarashina Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Initiation Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Yamato Province, Tatsutagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Macaw Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Settsu Province, Yodogawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Eight Loves Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Congratulations Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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First Act, The Imperial Palace Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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The Village School Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Harima Province, Maiko-no-hama Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Riding an Ox Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Carriage Stopping Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great opportunity to collect from a rare and unique Hiroshige series, see details . . . |
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Flowers, 1847 - 1852 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Sasaki Ganryu and the Servant Shichisuke, 1847 - 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Kasahara Shinzaburo and Miyamoto Musashi, 1847 - 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Flowers of Edo Compared in Color Prints, 1847 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Nakamura Shikan as Takeda Katsuyori Kuniaki (active circa 1844 - 1868) |
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Sumida River, 1864 Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869) Classic landscape! |
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Ganryujima: Miyamoto Musashi, circa 1844 - 1845 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Rarely seen Loyalty and Vengeance series |
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Revenge at Iga Pass (Igagoe), circa 1844 - 1845 Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Rarely seen Loyalty and Vengeance series |
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Akasaka: Manzai Dancers by Hanabusa Itcho Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Seki: Priest Ikkyu and the Hell Courtesan Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) |
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Meizan of the Chojiya Kuniyasu (1794 - 1832) |
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Courtesan in a Dragon Obi Eisen (1790 - 1848) |
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Picking Spring Greens Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Akasaka, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Miya, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Yoshida, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Goyu, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Okazaki, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Chiryu, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Fujikawa, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Narumi, circa 1804 Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Early Hokusai Tokaido |
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Painting a Tanuki's Scrotum; Using a Tanuki's Scrotum for a Bridge Edo era artist (not read) |
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Kaga no Chiyo, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Manji Takao, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Tenarai, Chapter 53 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Yomogiu, Chapter 15 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Azumaya, Chapter 50 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Yadorigi, Chapter 49 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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Fuji no uraba, Chapter 33 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Great Kuniyoshi Genji series |
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