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.

Related Categories

Asian Art, Asian Decorative Art, Prints and Multiples

Related Artists

Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Toyohiro

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Te ga ari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Te ga ari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Kawairashi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kawairashi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Aita so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Aita so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

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Deki ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Deki ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Samu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Samu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

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Tsuraku mo nasa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tsuraku mo nasa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

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Suito ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Suito ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

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Shimatsu ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shimatsu ga yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

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Goku atsu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Goku atsu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Yoi ga same so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yoi ga same so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Ima ni agari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ima ni agari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Jozu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Jozu so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Mabu ga ari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Mabu ga ari so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Jiretta so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Jiretta so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Agari ga yosaso (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Agari ga yosaso (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Kigaseki so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kigaseki so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Wakare ga iya so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Wakare ga iya so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Suzushi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Suzushi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Kimae no yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kimae no yosa so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Nigiyaka so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nigiyaka so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Ureshi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ureshi so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Sogai so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Sogai so (from Imayo sanjuni so)

Sale Date: September 18, 2007

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Usui Aratarô Sadamitsu Ichikawaw Ebizô..., 1862

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Usui Aratarô Sadamitsu Ichikawaw Ebizô..., 1862

Sale Date: June 9, 2007

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Daifukuchô (from Kuchi mo te mo bisha hatchô), 1856

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Daifukuchô (from Kuchi mo te mo bisha hatchô), 1856

Sale Date: June 9, 2007

Auction Closed

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