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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Seated beauty playing the samisen

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Seated beauty playing the samisen

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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First act scene from 'The Eight Dog Heroes'

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First act scene from 'The Eight Dog Heroes'

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Wrestling match between Shiranui Dakuemon and...

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Wrestling match between Shiranui Dakuemon and...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Standing portrait of Hiodoshi Rikiya II...

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Standing portrait of Hiodoshi Rikiya II...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Kaicho Kata Awashima daimyojin

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Kaicho Kata Awashima daimyojin

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Legendary bout between Kawazu Saburo Sukeyasu...

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Legendary bout between Kawazu Saburo Sukeyasu...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Ozumo sekitori o-Edo Ryogokubashi tsuko no zu

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Ozumo sekitori o-Edo Ryogokubashi tsuko no zu

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Ozumo heya no zu

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Ozumo heya no zu

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Shiranui Dakuemon yokozuna dohyoiri no zu

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Shiranui Dakuemon yokozuna dohyoiri no zu

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Match between Kawazu Saburo Sukeyasu and Matano...

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Match between Kawazu Saburo Sukeyasu and Matano...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri

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Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Ozumo sekitori o-Edo Ryogokubashi tsuko no zu

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ozumo sekitori o-Edo Ryogokubashi tsuko no zu

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Higashi no kata shitakubeya no zu

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Higashi no kata shitakubeya no zu

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Full-length portrait of the yokozuna Onomatsu...

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Full-length portrait of the yokozuna Onomatsu...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Three wrestlers enjoying themselves under the...

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Three wrestlers enjoying themselves under the...

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Courtesan beneath a mosquito net, 1855

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Courtesan beneath a mosquito net, 1855

Sale Date: October 25, 1994

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Szene vor einem goldenen Drachenstellschirm,...

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Szene vor einem goldenen Drachenstellschirm,...

Sale Date: September 27, 1994

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Women and children seeking shelter from a..., 1830

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Women and children seeking shelter from a..., 1830

Sale Date: July 9, 1994

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Standing woman

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Standing woman

Sale Date: July 9, 1994

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Geisha und Samurai mit Bronzeofen, 1859

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Geisha und Samurai mit Bronzeofen, 1859

Sale Date: June 25, 1994

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Ein Madchen mit einem Reisstrohbundel neckt...

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Ein Madchen mit einem Reisstrohbundel neckt...

Sale Date: June 21, 1994

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Krieger mit Sonnenschirm und kuhlendem Tuchlein...

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Krieger mit Sonnenschirm und kuhlendem Tuchlein...

Sale Date: June 21, 1994

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Abendliche Gesellschaft mit einem Krieger und...

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Abendliche Gesellschaft mit einem Krieger und...

Sale Date: June 21, 1994

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Der Schauspieler sitzt an ein hibachi gelehnt,...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Der Schauspieler sitzt an ein hibachi gelehnt,...

Sale Date: June 18, 1994

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