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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Hidari-hiogi migui-hana ogi (surimono w/ text by

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hidari-hiogi migui-hana ogi (surimono w/ text by

Sale Date: September 16, 2010

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Seichû Ôboshi ichidai hanashi -..., 1847–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Seichû Ôboshi ichidai hanashi -..., 1847–1853

Sale Date: September 16, 2010

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Genji monogatari (oban bk w/ 54 works), 1854

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Genji monogatari (oban bk w/ 54 works), 1854

Sale Date: September 16, 2010

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L'Acteur Danjuro dans le rôle de Watanari..., 1818

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

L'Acteur Danjuro dans le rôle de Watanari..., 1818

Sale Date: September 16, 2010

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A lying lady

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A lying lady

Sale Date: July 25, 2010

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Samurai on horseback locked in combat..., 1840

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Samurai on horseback locked in combat..., 1840

Sale Date: July 17, 2010

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Actors beneath a cherry tree

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Actors beneath a cherry tree

Sale Date: July 17, 2010

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Ensemble (set of  six triptyques et one diptyque)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ensemble (set of six triptyques et one diptyque)

Sale Date: July 7, 2010

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Ohne Titel (36 works from Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ohne Titel (36 works from Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi...

Sale Date: June 12, 2010

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Shimo yashiki no takenoko no tsutsumi (Das...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shimo yashiki no takenoko no tsutsumi (Das...

Sale Date: June 12, 2010

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Shunshoku Tamazoroi (album w/25 works, title &...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shunshoku Tamazoroi (album w/25 works, title &...

Sale Date: June 12, 2010

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Ôkubi-e des Schauspielers Nakamura Shikan II...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ôkubi-e des Schauspielers Nakamura Shikan II...

Sale Date: June 12, 2010

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Shiki no nagame (bk w/4 works and title , 1820–1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shiki no nagame (bk w/4 works and title , 1820–1829

Sale Date: June 12, 2010

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Shunga, Enshoku shidanasame onna (3 vols)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shunga, Enshoku shidanasame onna (3 vols)

Sale Date: June 9, 2010

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Shikishiban surimono, 1823

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shikishiban surimono, 1823

Sale Date: May 11, 2010

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Gaozu killing a dragon (+ 2 others, from Kanso...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Gaozu killing a dragon (+ 2 others, from Kanso...

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Omori Hikoshichi Morinaga (+ 3 others; 4 works)...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Omori Hikoshichi Morinaga (+ 3 others; 4 works)...

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Tawara Toda Hidesato (+ Yokawa no Kakuhan; 2...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tawara Toda Hidesato (+ Yokawa no Kakuhan; 2...

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Hangaku (+ 2 others; 3 works) (oban tate-e)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hangaku (+ 2 others; 3 works) (oban tate-e)

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Mongaku Shonin (+ Taira no Tadamori, from Honcho

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Mongaku Shonin (+ Taira no Tadamori, from Honcho

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Watonai (+ Sogo no Goro and Gosho no Goromaru; 2

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Watonai (+ Sogo no Goro and Gosho no Goromaru; 2

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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The three Chinese heroes taking their oath of...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The three Chinese heroes taking their oath of...

Sale Date: May 12, 2010

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Untitled (12 works, oban yoko-e; from series , 1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (12 works, oban yoko-e; from series , 1847

Sale Date: April 18, 2010

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Untitled

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled

Sale Date: March 20, 2010

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