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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Eine Frau, stehend mit Sake-Kanne in der Hand...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Eine Frau, stehend mit Sake-Kanne in der Hand...

Sale Date: June 8, 2002

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Ashû Jinmaku Kugorô, 1857–1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ashû Jinmaku Kugorô, 1857–1857

Sale Date: June 8, 2002

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Raumfüllend die gewaltige Gestalt des..., 1843–1843

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Raumfüllend die gewaltige Gestalt des..., 1843–1843

Sale Date: June 8, 2002

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The actors Bando Hikosaburo, Sawamura Totsusho...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actors Bando Hikosaburo, Sawamura Totsusho...

Sale Date: June 5, 2002

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Liebespaar, 1850–1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Liebespaar, 1850–1850

Sale Date: November 24, 2001

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Eine Frau liest ein Buch beim Licht..., 1843–1848

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Eine Frau liest ein Buch beim Licht..., 1843–1848

Sale Date: November 24, 2001

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Der Schauspieler Segawa Shôkô in einer...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Der Schauspieler Segawa Shôkô in einer...

Sale Date: November 24, 2001

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Der Kabuki-Schauspieler Ichikawa..., 1815–1825

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Der Kabuki-Schauspieler Ichikawa..., 1815–1825

Sale Date: November 24, 2001

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Zwei Kabuki-Schauspieler, der eine..., 1818–1818

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Zwei Kabuki-Schauspieler, der eine..., 1818–1818

Sale Date: November 24, 2001

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Samari defending geisha from ningas

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Samari defending geisha from ningas

Sale Date: June 23, 2001

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Tochter des Drachenkönigs

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tochter des Drachenkönigs

Sale Date: June 9, 2001

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Hikaru no kimo hana no yûkyô - Zwei Frauen und...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Hikaru no kimo hana no yûkyô - Zwei Frauen und...

Sale Date: June 9, 2001

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Tenpitsu wagô gusuri

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tenpitsu wagô gusuri

Sale Date: June 9, 2001

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Doppelportrait der Schauspieler Shûshun , 1853–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Doppelportrait der Schauspieler Shûshun , 1853–1853

Sale Date: June 9, 2001

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Homme sous la pluie

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Homme sous la pluie

Sale Date: December 9, 2000

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Portrait of the actor Iwai Hanshirô V..., 1820–1829

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portrait of the actor Iwai Hanshirô V..., 1820–1829

Sale Date: December 1, 2000

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Kago saiku - Basket craft, 1815–1825

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kago saiku - Basket craft, 1815–1825

Sale Date: December 1, 2000

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Tosei haru no keishiki - Modern spring..., 1820–1825

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tosei haru no keishiki - Modern spring..., 1820–1825

Sale Date: December 1, 2000

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Porträtt av skådespelare

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Porträtt av skådespelare

Sale Date: November 28, 2000

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Portrait of a beauty - Riko so - The clever type

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Portrait of a beauty - Riko so - The clever type

Sale Date: November 15, 2000

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A woman holding up a cat

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A woman holding up a cat

Sale Date: June 24, 2000

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Woman holding a towel to her face

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Woman holding a towel to her face

Sale Date: June 24, 2000

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Yudachi no kei - A scene of evening shower

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yudachi no kei - A scene of evening shower

Sale Date: June 8, 2000

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Bijin-ga - A girl reading a book by the light of

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Bijin-ga - A girl reading a book by the light of

Sale Date: June 8, 2000

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