Ukiyo-e of the Week

Kuniyoshi: Fûten, the wind god. This is Fûten (巽風), the wind god, manipulating his swirling bag accompanied by a storm-bird; a prin...

Yoshitsuya: Fight Between Yorimitsu & Hakamadare This is a print from 1858, by Utagawa Yoshitsuya . Its complete title is "B...

Kosetsu: Two biljin walking in a Cherry orchard at dusk This is a print by a less known artist, Miseuchi Kosetsu , active in the 19...

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...