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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Krieger (+ 2 others; 3 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Krieger (+ 2 others; 3 works)

Sale Date: November 24, 2011

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Shiki no nagame (Praise to the four seasons)...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shiki no nagame (Praise to the four seasons)...

Sale Date: November 9, 2011

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Untitled (Actors in various roles) (triptych) (+

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (Actors in various roles) (triptych) (+

Sale Date: November 9, 2011

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Tatehikiso (from the Tosei sanjuniso (Thirty-two

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tatehikiso (from the Tosei sanjuniso (Thirty-two

Sale Date: November 9, 2011

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Untitled (from the Edo meisho hyakunin bijo...

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kunihisa

Untitled (from the Edo meisho hyakunin bijo...

Sale Date: November 9, 2011

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Eine Dame in aufwändigem Kimono mit einem...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Eine Dame in aufwändigem Kimono mit einem...

Sale Date: October 6, 2011

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Kämpfende Krieger (2 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kämpfende Krieger (2 works)

Sale Date: September 17, 2011

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Maki no mori (Maki forest) (from Shunkei senja...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Maki no mori (Maki forest) (from Shunkei senja...

Sale Date: September 14, 2011

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Untitled (kakomono-e) (+ 4 others (kakomono-e);...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (kakomono-e) (+ 4 others (kakomono-e);...

Sale Date: August 30, 2011

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Hina Matsuri (Girl's Festival)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hina Matsuri (Girl's Festival)

Sale Date: August 28, 2011

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Ukiyo-e (set of 39)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ukiyo-e (set of 39)

Sale Date: July 30, 2011

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Shunga book (3 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shunga book (3 works)

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Shunga book (2 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shunga book (2 works)

Sale Date: July 24, 2011

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Acteurs (oban tate-e)(5 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Acteurs (oban tate-e)(5 works)

Sale Date: July 1, 2011

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Genji Monogatari (triptych)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Genji Monogatari (triptych)

Sale Date: June 25, 2011

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Dramatische Theaterszene vor dem Hintergrund des

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Dramatische Theaterszene vor dem Hintergrund des

Sale Date: June 24, 2011

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Enshi gojû yojô (vol. 1) (album of 8 w/text by...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Enshi gojû yojô (vol. 1) (album of 8 w/text by...

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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Portraits d'acteurs (album w/60 works) (ehon), 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portraits d'acteurs (album w/60 works) (ehon), 1820

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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Acteurs en pieds (oban tate-e; 2 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Acteurs en pieds (oban tate-e; 2 works)

Sale Date: June 8, 2011

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A complete view of the kanjin sumo performance...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A complete view of the kanjin sumo performance...

Sale Date: May 30, 2011

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Kakejiku (A courtesan at her morning toilette,...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kakejiku (A courtesan at her morning toilette,...

Sale Date: May 12, 2011

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Arashi Konjuro... (+ Bando Minosuke as...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Arashi Konjuro... (+ Bando Minosuke as...

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

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The huge stamping figure of the sumo..., 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The huge stamping figure of the sumo..., 1835

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

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Matsuomoto Koshiro V as Nikki Danjo... (+..., 1811

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Matsuomoto Koshiro V as Nikki Danjo... (+..., 1811

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

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