Questions
Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What was Utagawa Kuniyoshi known for?
1 Answer
Utagawa Kuniyoshi is a Japanese artist known for his work as one of the greatest ukiyo-e woodblock print masters of the late Edo period. His designs were characterized by violent depictions of demons, ghosts and samurai heroes. Shop a selection of Utagawa Kuniyoshi pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Utagawa Kuniyoshi Art on 1stDibs
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) - Japanese Woodblock, Battle of Uji Bridge
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine original woodblock by the Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). Signed with the artist's seal in the print. Handsomely presented in a thin wooden frame. On pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
19th century color woodcut Japanese ukiyo-e print female geisha figure signed
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This print is from a highly regarded series by the Edo woodblock artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi: in the period, there were at times prohibitions in depicting a...
Category
1850s Edo Figurative Prints
Materials
Pigment, Paper, Woodcut
Mushae - Woodcut by Utagawa Kuniyoshi - 1846
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Roma, IT
Mushae is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798 – 1861) in the half of the 19th Century.
Original woodcut print rom the se...
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Teruta-hime - Woodcut by Utagawa Kuniyoshi - 1842/43
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Roma, IT
Teruta-hime is a woodcut print realized by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1842/43.
Lifetime impression of chuban tate-e, it depicts Teruta-hime carrying a bucket of water through the snow, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Kabukie - Woodcut by Utagawa Kuniyoshi - 1850
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Roma, IT
Kabukie is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798 – 1861) in the half of the 19th Century.
Original woodcut from the series...
Category
1850s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Umegaye. Hayakawa Takakage in... - Woodcut by Utagawa Kuniyoshi - 19th century
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Roma, IT
Woodcut print realized by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 19th century.
Good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
