Utagawa Kunisada
1786–1865 · Japanese · 23 artworks
Ukiyo-eukiyo-e woodblock printingdynamic figure posesvibrant color palettesdepiction of kabuki actorsuse of textile patterns
artist bio
Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was a leading printmaker of ukiyo-e during the Edo period. He was highly prolific and influential, known for his portraits of actors, beautiful women, and scenes from history and legend, shaping the visual culture of his time.
what you'll learn
Studying Kunisada's work allows students to understand the techniques of Japanese woodblock printing, including line work, color layering, and composition. Students can also learn about the cultural context of the Edo period, including popular entertainment and social customs.
related: Katsushika Hokusai, Kitagawa Utamaro
23 artworks
The Letter
1835
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The Ghost
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Sumo Spectators
1853
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Sexual Life Rules
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Kagamiiwa Hamanosuke, sumo wrestler
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Snowy landscape with a woman brandishing a broom and a man holding an umbrella
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Mitate
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Father and Son Members of the Forty Seven Rônin from Chûshingura
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Seascape
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Komachi washing Soshi
1853
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A Crab on the Seashore
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Moonlight View of Tsukuda with Lady on a Balcony
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The Spectre
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The Samurai
1835
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The Mosquito Netting
1835
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Dietary Life Rules
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Yoshiwara
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The Book
1835
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Portrait of Hiroshige
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Ohnomatsu Midorinosuke
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Goemon Ishikawa and his son Goroichi
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Tokaido 53 Stations, Station #3, Kawasaki
1835
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Tokaido 53 Stations, #C
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