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UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

1797-1861

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  1. Shune'e Hoshi Poem From Ogura Hyakunin Issgu (print #85) by UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Image 1.

    UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

    Shune'e Hoshi Poem From Ogura Hyakunin Issgu (print #85), 1846

    Color woodblock print on paper

    H 368 mm x L 253 mm

  2. Soga Juro Fighting his Way Towards Yoritomo by UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Image 1.

    UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

    Soga Juro Fighting his Way Towards Yoritomo, c. 1842

    Color woodblock print on paper

    14 3/4 x 29 7/8 inches

  3. Soga Goro Tokimune Fighting his Way Towards Yoritomo by UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Image 3.

    UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

    Soga Goro Tokimune Fighting his Way Towards Yoritomo, c. 1842

    Color woodblock print on paper

    14 3/4 x 29 7/8 inches, Dimensions shown are for triptych, as assembled

  4. Mimeguri by UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Image 2.

    UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI

    Mimeguri, 1834

    Color woodblock print on paper

    14 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)
One of the greatest masters of the ukiyo-e tradition and a key figure of the Utagawa school, Kuniyoshi was celebrated for his dynamic compositions, imaginative storytelling, and technical mastery. A pupil of Utagawa Toyokuni I, he gained fame in the 1820s with his powerful series One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Suikoden (Tsūzoku Suikoden gōketsu hyakuhachinin), depicting legendary Chinese warriors. His vast oeuvre includes heroic and historical scenes, landscapes, actor portraits, bijin-ga, and humorous or supernatural subjects. Renowned for his creativity and bold use of color, Kuniyoshi often infused his works with wit and subtle political commentary. His influence extended to later artists such as Yoshitoshi, and his work continues to inspire modern manga and illustration. He died in Edo in 1861.