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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Abe no Nakamaro (from One Hundred Poems by..., 1840

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Abe no Nakamaro (from One Hundred Poems by..., 1840

Sale Date: November 17, 2015

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A Nobel Lady in Kimono (from Known Places..., 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Nobel Lady in Kimono (from Known Places..., 1830

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A Nobel Lady in Kimono (from Known..., 1920–1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Nobel Lady in Kimono (from Known..., 1920–1829

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A Lady at the Fountain (from Questions and...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Lady at the Fountain (from Questions and...

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A Nobel Lady (from Contest of modern beauties0, 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Nobel Lady (from Contest of modern beauties0, 1830

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A Noble Lady (from Contest of modern beauties), 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Noble Lady (from Contest of modern beauties), 1830

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Set of 3 woodcuts

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Set of 3 woodcuts

Sale Date: November 17, 2015

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Figure di geishe entro paesaggio

Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada) and Hiroshige II

Figure di geishe entro paesaggio

Sale Date: November 12, 2015

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Depicting Geisha gathering (a triptych), 1844–1865

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Depicting Geisha gathering (a triptych), 1844–1865

Sale Date: September 9, 2015

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Three evening pleasures: Wind, Willows and..., 1869

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three evening pleasures: Wind, Willows and..., 1869

Sale Date: September 9, 2015

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Poem by Ariwara no Narihira Ason: (Actor..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Poem by Ariwara no Narihira Ason: (Actor..., 1852

Sale Date: September 21, 2015

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UTAGAWA KUNISADA I - 歌川国貞 (1786 - 1865)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

UTAGAWA KUNISADA I - 歌川国貞 (1786 - 1865)

Sale Date: September 12, 2015

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Two surimono, 1819

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two surimono, 1819

Sale Date: September 15, 2015

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Series: Genji jûnikagetsu no uchi. Title: Moto....

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Series: Genji jûnikagetsu no uchi. Title: Moto....

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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Title: Tôto Ryôgoku kawabiraki no zu. Pleasure...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Title: Tôto Ryôgoku kawabiraki no zu. Pleasure...

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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Scene from a kabuki play before a Shinto shrine

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Scene from a kabuki play before a Shinto shrine

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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Scene from a kabuki play before the seven autumn

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Scene from a kabuki play before the seven autumn

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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Enshi goju yojô. Vol. 1 (setsu)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Enshi goju yojô. Vol. 1 (setsu)

Sale Date: June 3, 2015

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1) 25 Oban tate-e aus der Serie 'Odori Keiyô...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

1) 25 Oban tate-e aus der Serie 'Odori Keiyô...

Sale Date: June 5, 2015

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Five sheets with scenes from Kabuki theater, and

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five sheets with scenes from Kabuki theater, and

Sale Date: June 2, 2015

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Konvolut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Konvolut

Sale Date: June 20, 2015

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Various (10 Works, Various Sizes)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Various (10 Works, Various Sizes)

Sale Date: July 18, 2015

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Various (8 Works, Various Sizes)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Various (8 Works, Various Sizes)

Sale Date: July 18, 2015

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Jeune femme en train de boire le thé, 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Jeune femme en train de boire le thé, 1830

Sale Date: May 5, 2015

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