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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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Beauty with an Umbrella Kakemono, circa 1843 - 1845 Eisen (1790 - 1848) |
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Beauty Reading a Letter Kakemono Eizan (1787 - 1867) |
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Beauty on a Pleasure Boat Kakemono Chikayoshi (active circa 1867 - 1890) |
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Courtesan in a Dragon Kimono Kakemono Eisen (1790 - 1848) |
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Young Falconer Kakemono Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Beauty with a Poem Slip Kakemono Edo era artist (unsigned) |
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Iwai Shijaku I as Koshimoto Chidori, 1842 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Ichikawa Yaozo V Changing Names to Seki Sanjuro III as Heiji Kagetaka, 1840 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Iwai Kumesaburo III as Shirai Gonpachi, 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Arashi Yoshisaburo III as Kurofune Chuemon, 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Kosode Soga Azami no Ironui, 1859 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Minamoto no Yorimitsu at the Demon Shuten-doji's Lair, 1863 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) With embossed detail |
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Scene from Okuni no Matsu Soga Nakamura, 1861 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Charming |
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Captives at the Chinese Court, 1853 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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The Great Battle between Nitta Yoshisada and Ashikaga Takauji, 1836 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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The Quarrel about Reversed Oars at Daimotsu Bay, 1849 - 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Vengeance at Iga Ueno, circa 1843 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo, 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Rarely seen Thirty-six Hero Poets series |
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Shinchunagon Taira no Tomomori Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Rarely seen Thirty-six Hero Poets series |
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Yamamoto Kansuke Nyudo Dokisai Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Kitashirakawa Iwabuchi Tankai and Ushiwakamaru, circa 1830 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Usui Sadamitsu Subduing a Wolf, circa 1840 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Lingering Snow on Mt. Yoshino, 1836 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Toki Jurozaemon Mitsuchika (Akechi Jurozaemon Mitsuchika) Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Isono Tanba-no kami Sadamasa (Isono Tanba-no kami Kazumasa) Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Scene from Ichiban Nori Meiki no Sashimono, 1865 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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Scene from Toshitoku Soga Matsu no Shimadai, 1857 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Scene from Hitokanade kodakara Soga, 1856 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Nakamura Fukusuke II as Tokubei, 1863 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Sawamura Tossho I as Ioka no Sutegoro, 1862 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Ichikawa Danzo VI as Shima no Nisaburo, 1864 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 8: The Ichiriki Teahouse in Gion, 1860 Edo era artist (not read) |
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Beauties overlooking the Sumida River, 1854 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) |
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Eighth Month: Hazuki, circa 1850 -1851 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Teahouse Garden, 1861 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) |
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The 47 Ronin, Act 1: Nakamura Shikan II as Kono Moronao and Iwai Hanshiro VI as Lady Kaoyo, 1832 Toyokuni II (1777 - 1835) Great early Chushingura double portrait |
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Tora Gozen at the Banquet of Wada no Yoshimori Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Hojo Tokimasa Celebrates Hakoomaru's Coming of Age Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Great Soga Brothers series |
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Kyoto: Nobles Playing Kickball, 1863 Yoshimori (1830 - 1884) |
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Scene from Ashiya doman ouchi kagami, 1850 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Couple on a Pontoon Bridge, 1856 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) |
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Iwai Kumesaburo as a Distraught Beauty Kuniyasu (1794 - 1832) |
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Fireman Holding a Matoi, 1860 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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The Courtesan Inaba from the Inamoto House Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Rebuilding Kiyosu Castle, 1849 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Dewa Province: Ichikawa Saruzo I as Iwaki Anju-hime with Taiomaru, 1853 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Horai Palace, 1866 Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Bando Takesaburo I as Nakano Mitsuyoshi, 1854 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Beauty Strolling, 1849 - 1852 Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Opening at $25 only! Any high bid wins, values to $1,000! |
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Scene from Zensei kogane no hana, 1830 Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Fuji Arts Special Auction - Original print from the Age of the Samurai opening at $89! |
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