Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

(Japanese, 1786–1864)

Utagawa Kunisada was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints in the ukiyo-e style, similar to his contemporaries Ando Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Kunisada explored traditional themes, such as Kabuki Theater, samurai, and sumo wrestling, to great effect, becoming one of the most successful artists of his lifetime. He achieved widespread popularity quickly in his career, and was credited with creating over 20,000 designs over the course of his life. His collection of images included actor portraits, erotica, and book illustrations—most famously for Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji—in addition to private commissions. Born in 1786 in Edo (now Tokyo), Kunisada studied with Utagawa Toyokuni and headed the Utagawa School after his mentor’s death in 1825. He died on January 12, 1865 in his birthplace.

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Artworks

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Gros plan d'acteur et paysage de neige avec pont

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Gros plan d'acteur et paysage de neige avec pont

Sale Date: December 12, 2019

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An album of 144 woodblock prints, 1852–1853

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

An album of 144 woodblock prints, 1852–1853

Sale Date: December 5, 2019

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Flower Viewing from a Pleasure Boat..., 1830–1840

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Flower Viewing from a Pleasure Boat..., 1830–1840

Sale Date: December 5, 2019

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Two Genji-e and one landscape triptych, 1847–1853

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Sadahide

Two Genji-e and one landscape triptych, 1847–1853

Sale Date: December 5, 2019

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Twenty-six woodblock prints from the..., 1848–1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Twenty-six woodblock prints from the..., 1848–1852

Sale Date: December 5, 2019

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Two fan prints (uchiwa-e), 1849–1853

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Two fan prints (uchiwa-e), 1849–1853

Sale Date: December 5, 2019

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ALBUM consisting of 55 col. woodcuts

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

ALBUM consisting of 55 col. woodcuts

Sale Date: November 15, 2019

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ALBUM consisting of a woodcut title & 65..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

ALBUM consisting of a woodcut title & 65..., 1858

Sale Date: November 15, 2019

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Leporello mit den 12 Sternzeichen

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Leporello mit den 12 Sternzeichen

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Act XI of The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers..., 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Act XI of The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers..., 1835

Sale Date: November 11, 2019

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Leporello

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Leporello

Sale Date: November 9, 2019

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GENJI CATCHING FIREFLIES

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

GENJI CATCHING FIREFLIES

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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Sento shinwa (New Strories of the Bathhouse)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Sento shinwa (New Strories of the Bathhouse)

Sale Date: November 7, 2019

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Full moon at Tsukuda

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Full moon at Tsukuda

Sale Date: November 7, 2019

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MEMORIAL PORTRAIT OF HIROSHIGE, 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

MEMORIAL PORTRAIT OF HIROSHIGE, 1858

Sale Date: October 25, 2019

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Quarante-huit oban tate-e, parties de...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Quarante-huit oban tate-e, parties de...

Sale Date: October 23, 2019

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Trente-sept oban tate-e, parties de triptyques,...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Trente-sept oban tate-e, parties de triptyques,...

Sale Date: October 23, 2019

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Comprising two albums, 1853–1860

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Comprising two albums, 1853–1860

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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Comprising an accordion-fold album, a book,..., 1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Comprising an accordion-fold album, a book,..., 1829

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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A set of 12 mameban yoko-e shunga prints of...

Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A set of 12 mameban yoko-e shunga prints of...

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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Comprising 12 oban tate-e prints and..., 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Comprising 12 oban tate-e prints and..., 1843–1847

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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An oban tate-e print entitled Oyama..., 1818–1824

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print entitled Oyama..., 1818–1824

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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An oban tate-e print entitled Kiyomizu..., 1815–1842

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print entitled Kiyomizu..., 1815–1842

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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An uncut uchiwa-e (fan) print of Izutsu , 1847–1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An uncut uchiwa-e (fan) print of Izutsu , 1847–1852

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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