Ukiyo-e of the Week

Ohara Koson: Crow on a Snowy Bough This is a kachô-e by Ohara Koson (1877-1945), who was a brilliant artist when it comes to kac...

Nishikawa Sukenobu: On the Wisdom of Animals Nishikawa Sukenobu (1671-1750) was one of the earliest ukiyo-e artists; it is possible ...

Shōtei: Katsushika Takahashi Shōtei (1871-1945) is considered as the creator of a style called shin-hanga . That means "new pr...

Utamaro: Three Lucky New Year Dreams This is a Benigirai-e by Utamaro from about 1800: Three Lucky New Year Dreams: Fuji, Falcon, E...

Tsukimaro: Painting Kitagawa Tsukimaro (1804-1836) was Utamaro 's student. This is a beautiful painting (colour on silk) in a st...

Nobukazu: A princess and her guard A  princess and her guard by Nobukazu . Not much is known about this print, but it is probably fro...

Yoshitoshi: Komori no godanme Komori no godanme (Bats in the Fifth Act of Chūshingura [Treasury of Loyal Retainers]), from an untilt...