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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Memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Memorial portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige

Sale Date: November 16, 1995

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The post-station Kanagawa

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The post-station Kanagawa

Sale Date: November 16, 1995

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Yokkaichi

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Yokkaichi

Sale Date: November 16, 1995

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The post-station Shimada

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The post-station Shimada

Sale Date: November 16, 1995

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Miya

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Miya

Sale Date: November 16, 1995

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Six beauties gathering clams by the shore

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Six beauties gathering clams by the shore

Sale Date: November 15, 1995

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Actor portrait

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Actor portrait

Sale Date: November 15, 1995

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Tokaido gojusan no uchi (53 Stations of the...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tokaido gojusan no uchi (53 Stations of the...

Sale Date: November 13, 1995

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Kiku-zuki, 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kiku-zuki, 1843–1847

Sale Date: November 11, 1995

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Tanabata, 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Tanabata, 1843–1847

Sale Date: November 11, 1995

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A bedroom scene

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A bedroom scene

Sale Date: November 9, 1995

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Figures in a garden

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Figures in a garden

Sale Date: November 4, 1995

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Three courtesans playing music

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three courtesans playing music

Sale Date: November 4, 1995

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Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji (False..., 1829–1842

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji (False..., 1829–1842

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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The actors Ichikawa Kyuzo and Ichikawa Monnosuke

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actors Ichikawa Kyuzo and Ichikawa Monnosuke

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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Butterfly in a garden-beauty reading a letter

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Butterfly in a garden-beauty reading a letter

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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Maple viewing

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Maple viewing

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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Okazaki, the 53 stations of the Tokaido

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Okazaki, the 53 stations of the Tokaido

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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The actor Bando Mitsugoro III as Minamoto...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Bando Mitsugoro III as Minamoto...

Sale Date: October 31, 1995

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Kampfszene am Meeresstrand

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kampfszene am Meeresstrand

Sale Date: October 25, 1995

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Odori keiyo etoe no sakae (Theatre interior with

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Odori keiyo etoe no sakae (Theatre interior with

Sale Date: October 20, 1995

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Onoe Matsusuke II as Rokusaburo, 1815

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Onoe Matsusuke II as Rokusaburo, 1815

Sale Date: September 19, 1995

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The tale of Genji, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The tale of Genji, 1850

Sale Date: September 19, 1995

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Travellers walking along a rocky mountain path

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Travellers walking along a rocky mountain path

Sale Date: August 3, 1995

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