Shizukuiro JapanCourtesan Flying on a Crane ~Ukiyoe by Harunobu suzuki~The image of a prostitute reading a text is a common subject in ukiyoe paintings. In this painting, the prostitute is depicted riding on…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
Shizukuiro JapanOhisa Takashima ~Ukiyoe by Utamaro~It was painted by Takashimaya Ohisa, one of the three beauties of Kansei, and was popular as a promide for the town’s reputed beauties.Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanOugiyauchi enshou ~Ukiyoe by UtamaroⅡ~Taoyagi and Takigawa are the stars of Ougiya, a popular shop in Yoshiwara.Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanIchikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanoshin ~Ukiyoe by Sharaku~A scene from the Kabuki play “Koi Nyobo Somewake Tetsuna,” depicting Takemura Sadanoshin as Noh actor Takemura Sadanoshin, the main…Dec 9, 2020Dec 9, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanYoung lady blowing on a poppin ~Ukiyoe by Utamaro~It is a refreshingly beautiful painting depicting a popular town girl of the time.Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanŌtani Oniji III in the Role of the Servant Edobei ~Ukiyoe by Sharaku~This is the most famous work by Sharaku, a leading Japanese ukiyo-e artist.Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanThe Great Wave off Kanagawa ~Ukiyoe by Hokusai~“The Great Wave off Kanagawa”is the most famous of the ukiyoe works, and is one of the best known of theNov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
Shizukuiro JapanIchikawa Ebizo(Ichikawa Danjuro V)as Usui Sadamitsu in a Shibaraku Role ~Ukiyoe~This is an ukiyoe depicting kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, who plays Arataro Sadamitsu of Usui.Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020