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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An oban tate-e print triptych entitled..., 1815–1840

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print triptych entitled..., 1815–1840

Sale Date: September 11, 2019

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Nakamura Utaemon III (Baigyoku) as Gotobei..., 1863

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nakamura Utaemon III (Baigyoku) as Gotobei..., 1863

Sale Date: September 21, 2019

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Complete set of twelve Japanese woodblock...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Complete set of twelve Japanese woodblock...

Sale Date: August 25, 2019

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A lady with two attendants in a lightening storm

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A lady with two attendants in a lightening storm

Sale Date: August 21, 2019

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Magic Lantern Slides of That Romantic Purple , 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Magic Lantern Slides of That Romantic Purple , 1852

Sale Date: July 21, 2019

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11 works by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

11 works by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III)...

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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14 works by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni..., 1854

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

14 works by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni..., 1854

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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A group of twenty-four various woodblock prints

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

A group of twenty-four various woodblock prints

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Two prints from the series A Floral..., 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two prints from the series A Floral..., 1843–1847

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Five Women of the Present Day (Tosei gonin..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five Women of the Present Day (Tosei gonin..., 1858

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Three Beauties in front of the..., 1840–1849

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three Beauties in front of the..., 1840–1849

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Prince Genji Amusing Himself at the Beach..., 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Prince Genji Amusing Himself at the Beach..., 1857

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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A Pleasure Outing at the Height of Summer..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Pleasure Outing at the Height of Summer..., 1852

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Artisans (Shokunin), 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Artisans (Shokunin), 1857

Sale Date: July 11, 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: July 11, 2019

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Three triptychs, 1847–1853

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Sadahide

Three triptychs, 1847–1853

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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The Seven Gods of Good Fortune arriving in a , 1840

Keisai Eisen, Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

The Seven Gods of Good Fortune arriving in a , 1840

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Two warriors, 1820–1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two warriors, 1820–1829

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Hashiba setchû, 1864

Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada) and Hiroshige II

Hashiba setchû, 1864

Sale Date: June 12, 2019

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Five ôban from various series, all showing..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five ôban from various series, all showing..., 1852

Sale Date: June 7, 2019

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The actor Onoe Baiko IV as the ghost of..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Onoe Baiko IV as the ghost of..., 1852

Sale Date: June 7, 2019

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男壯里美八見傳(3冊揃)Nanso Satomi hakken den (a set of...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

男壯里美八見傳(3冊揃)Nanso Satomi hakken den (a set of...

Sale Date: June 8, 2019

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夫は深艸是は浅草百夜町仮宅通(3冊揃)Sore wa fukakusa kore wa...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

夫は深艸是は浅草百夜町仮宅通(3冊揃)Sore wa fukakusa kore wa...

Sale Date: June 8, 2019

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Double OBAN représentant une geisha à la robe...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Double OBAN représentant une geisha à la robe...

Sale Date: May 21, 2019

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