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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Three Women in Winter Garden

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three Women in Winter Garden

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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View of Dawn at the 'Wedded Rocks,'..., 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

View of Dawn at the 'Wedded Rocks,'..., 1830

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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Stars or Catching Fireflies from 'Sun, Moon, , 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Stars or Catching Fireflies from 'Sun, Moon, , 1830

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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Eastern Genji: The Garden in Snow (Azuma Genji...

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Eastern Genji: The Garden in Snow (Azuma Genji...

Sale Date: July 15, 2023

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A young woman with a brocade ball

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A young woman with a brocade ball

Sale Date: July 15, 2023

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Kabuki actors

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kabuki actors

Sale Date: July 15, 2023

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A complete set of Three-color Shading Made to...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A complete set of Three-color Shading Made to...

Sale Date: July 15, 2023

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A double yokonagaban, 1813

Kitagawa Utamaro II, Kitagawa Tsukimaro and Utagawa Kunisada

A double yokonagaban, 1813

Sale Date: June 21, 2023

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Estampe de format oban tate-e, de la..., 1830–1840

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Estampe de format oban tate-e, de la..., 1830–1840

Sale Date: June 16, 2023

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Series : Four - panel ghost print. (Flowers..., 1863

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Series : Four - panel ghost print. (Flowers..., 1863

Sale Date: May 20, 2023

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Series :Ichikawa Ichizo III as Daiku Rokuzo..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Series :Ichikawa Ichizo III as Daiku Rokuzo..., 1858

Sale Date: May 20, 2023

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Nine oban prints of mainly yakusha-e,..., 1800–1865

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nine oban prints of mainly yakusha-e,..., 1800–1865

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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A book plate from the three volume set of..., 1837

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A book plate from the three volume set of..., 1837

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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An oban tate-e triptych print of yakusha-e, 1848

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e triptych print of yakusha-e, 1848

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Three oban tate-e bijinga prints: the..., 1800–1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three oban tate-e bijinga prints: the..., 1800–1850

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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A chuban tate-e print of Fujikawa no zu..., 1838

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A chuban tate-e print of Fujikawa no zu..., 1838

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Two oban tate-e bijinga prints of..., 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two oban tate-e bijinga prints of..., 1843–1847

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Five oban tate-e prints from the series , 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five oban tate-e prints from the series , 1843–1847

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Six oban tate-e bijinga prints: the..., 1800–1865

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Six oban tate-e bijinga prints: the..., 1800–1865

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Two shikishiban surimono prints from the..., 1830

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two shikishiban surimono prints from the..., 1830

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Two shikishiban surimono prints of..., 1825–1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two shikishiban surimono prints of..., 1825–1835

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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A shikishiban surimono print depicting the..., 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A shikishiban surimono print depicting the..., 1820

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Two shikishiban surimono prints, the middle..., 1828

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two shikishiban surimono prints, the middle..., 1828

Sale Date: May 23, 2023

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Mountain Scenery of Mount Kurama

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Mountain Scenery of Mount Kurama

Sale Date: May 11, 2023

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