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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HAKONE: THE ACTOR IWAI HANSHIRO VI AS..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

HAKONE: THE ACTOR IWAI HANSHIRO VI AS..., 1852

Sale Date: May 14, 2019

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SUMO WRESTLERS KOYANAGI AND ARAUMA,..., 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SUMO WRESTLERS KOYANAGI AND ARAUMA,..., 1843–1847

Sale Date: May 14, 2019

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Kabuki actors in an interior

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kabuki actors in an interior

Sale Date: May 2, 2019

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BEAUTY WITH MONKEY

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

BEAUTY WITH MONKEY

Sale Date: April 27, 2019

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Folge von fünf Schauspielerportraits

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Folge von fünf Schauspielerportraits

Sale Date: April 6, 2019

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Folge von sieben Schauspielerportraits

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Folge von sieben Schauspielerportraits

Sale Date: April 6, 2019

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Album mit 12 Holzschnitten

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Album mit 12 Holzschnitten

Sale Date: April 6, 2019

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Comprising an oban tate-e triptych, 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Comprising an oban tate-e triptych, 1857

Sale Date: March 20, 2019

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An oban yoko-e print entitled Asazumabune..., 1832

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban yoko-e print entitled Asazumabune..., 1832

Sale Date: March 20, 2019

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An oban tate-e print entitled Hiroshige no..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print entitled Hiroshige no..., 1858

Sale Date: March 20, 2019

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Comprising an oban tate-e triptych and..., 1832–1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Comprising an oban tate-e triptych and..., 1832–1852

Sale Date: March 20, 2019

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Futamigaura akebono no zu (View of dawn at the...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Futamigaura akebono no zu (View of dawn at the...

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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Moon and evening cherry blossoms in the northern

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Moon and evening cherry blossoms in the northern

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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Kanshojo

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kanshojo

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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A woman with a wind ornament

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A woman with a wind ornament

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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A woman playing with a porcelain toy

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A woman playing with a porcelain toy

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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Utagawa Kunisada (known as Toyokuni..., 1786–1865

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Utagawa Kunisada (known as Toyokuni..., 1786–1865

Sale Date: November 13, 2018

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Triptych: Szene aus der Geschichte..., 1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Triptych: Szene aus der Geschichte..., 1853

Sale Date: December 7, 2018

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ARTISANS: ONE OF THE FOUR SOCIAL CLASSES, 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

ARTISANS: ONE OF THE FOUR SOCIAL CLASSES, 1858

Sale Date: December 11, 2018

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THE COMPETITIVE TYPE ( TATEHIKI SO ), 1820–1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

THE COMPETITIVE TYPE ( TATEHIKI SO ), 1820–1829

Sale Date: December 11, 2018

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50 Prints: 47 from series

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

50 Prints: 47 from series "seichû gishi den" , 1846

Sale Date: December 4, 2018

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Two Actors Fighting at Night, 1832

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two Actors Fighting at Night, 1832

Sale Date: November 25, 2018

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Six oban tate-e prints: two prints of...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Six oban tate-e prints: two prints of...

Sale Date: November 8, 2018

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One rare uchiwa fan print by Kunisada Utagawa...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

One rare uchiwa fan print by Kunisada Utagawa...

Sale Date: November 5, 2018

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