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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Yûgiri (oban from Genji gojûyojô hattan; +..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yûgiri (oban from Genji gojûyojô hattan; +..., 1858

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Hanachiru Sato (oban from Genji gojûyojô..., 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hanachiru Sato (oban from Genji gojûyojô..., 1859

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Momiji no ga (oban from Genji gojûyojô..., 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Momiji no ga (oban from Genji gojûyojô..., 1858

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Hanatori noriai Genji (oban; 2 tryptichs), 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hanatori noriai Genji (oban; 2 tryptichs), 1859

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Edo murasaki shubi no matsu (oban; tryptich), 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Edo murasaki shubi no matsu (oban; tryptich), 1857

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Minatsuki (oban from Genji jûnikagetsu..., 1854–1856

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Minatsuki (oban from Genji jûnikagetsu..., 1854–1856

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Leporello-Album (oban from Sono sugata..., 1851–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Leporello-Album (oban from Sono sugata..., 1851–1853

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Kikuzuki  -7. Monat (oban from Waka Murasaki , 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kikuzuki -7. Monat (oban from Waka Murasaki , 1852

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Prinz Genji sitzt mit einer langen pfeife auf...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Prinz Genji sitzt mit einer langen pfeife auf...

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Prinz Genji legt einen Brief in eine Sänfte...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Prinz Genji legt einen Brief in eine Sänfte...

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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An Bord des Hôsai-maru (oban from Edo no hana...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An Bord des Hôsai-maru (oban from Edo no hana...

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Der Schauspieler Ichikawa Danjurô VII...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Der Schauspieler Ichikawa Danjurô VII...

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Leporello-Album (chuban from Tôkaido..., 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Leporello-Album (chuban from Tôkaido..., 1835

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Eine schöne junge Frau (oban kakemono-e from , 1842

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Eine schöne junge Frau (oban kakemono-e from , 1842

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Atarimono uchi (oban from Fûryû jôrûishu), 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Atarimono uchi (oban from Fûryû jôrûishu), 1820

Sale Date: December 7, 2007

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Geisha mit Teetasse, 1805–1810

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Geisha mit Teetasse, 1805–1810

Sale Date: November 20, 2007

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Mann mit Bambuswand, 1805–1810

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Mann mit Bambuswand, 1805–1810

Sale Date: November 20, 2007

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Young girl holding up a decorated towel..., 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Young girl holding up a decorated towel..., 1857

Sale Date: November 5, 2007

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Young girl examining a selection of towels..., 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Young girl examining a selection of towels..., 1857

Sale Date: November 5, 2007

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A memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858

Sale Date: November 5, 2007

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Courtesan on parade in the Yoshiwara with her...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Courtesan on parade in the Yoshiwara with her...

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Untitled (+ 11 others; 12 works from Edo meisho...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Untitled (+ 11 others; 12 works from Edo meisho...

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Yonen nasa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yonen nasa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Yo ga ake so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yo ga ake so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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