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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A girl adjusting her headscarf in the wind..., 1844

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A girl adjusting her headscarf in the wind..., 1844

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

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Ichikawa Danjuro VII in an elaborate costume , 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ichikawa Danjuro VII in an elaborate costume , 1835

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

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The tale of Genji (Chapters 3, 13 and..., 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The tale of Genji (Chapters 3, 13 and..., 1857

Sale Date: May 14, 2011

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Donna di campagna

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Donna di campagna

Sale Date: April 15, 2011

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Untitled, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled, 1850

Sale Date: July 23, 2009

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Untitled, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled, 1850

Sale Date: July 23, 2009

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Untitled, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled, 1850

Sale Date: July 23, 2009

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Untitled (22 works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (22 works)

Sale Date: March 17, 2011

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Tokaido gojusantsugi no uchi (Fifty-three..., 1836

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tokaido gojusantsugi no uchi (Fifty-three..., 1836

Sale Date: March 22, 2011

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Scène de la maison de thé Ichiriki à Gion,..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Scène de la maison de thé Ichiriki à Gion,..., 1852

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Un couple avec une jeune fille retrouve une...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Un couple avec une jeune fille retrouve une...

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Nakamuraza sangai keiko so zarai no zu...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nakamuraza sangai keiko so zarai no zu...

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Le général Shogun Ashikaga Takauji (oban..., 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Le général Shogun Ashikaga Takauji (oban..., 1850

Sale Date: March 3, 2011

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Kabuki kyogen so zarai no zu (Vue de la...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kabuki kyogen so zarai no zu (Vue de la...

Sale Date: March 3, 2011

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Shin Yoshiwara sakura no keshiki (Scène de...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shin Yoshiwara sakura no keshiki (Scène de...

Sale Date: March 3, 2011

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Genji monogatari (set of 54; oban), 1854

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Genji monogatari (set of 54; oban), 1854

Sale Date: March 3, 2011

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Le nouvel an dans une maison de courtisanes...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Le nouvel an dans une maison de courtisanes...

Sale Date: March 3, 2011

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O Shibai Hanei (Scène du grand théâtre au..., 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

O Shibai Hanei (Scène du grand théâtre au..., 1859

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Seichû Ôboshi ichidai hanashi (Histoire , 1847–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Seichû Ôboshi ichidai hanashi (Histoire , 1847–1853

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Trois acteurs dans une scène nocturne (oban..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Trois acteurs dans une scène nocturne (oban..., 1852

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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L'acteur Onoe Matsusuke dans un rôle de..., 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

L'acteur Onoe Matsusuke dans un rôle de..., 1820

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Portrait de l'acteur Ichkawa Danjuro VII..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portrait de l'acteur Ichkawa Danjuro VII..., 1852

Sale Date: March 2, 2011

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Untitled (triptych), 1800–1899

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (triptych), 1800–1899

Sale Date: February 21, 2011

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Night garden (Oban tate-e triptych from..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Night garden (Oban tate-e triptych from..., 1853

Sale Date: December 13, 2010

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