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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EDO JIMAN SANJU ROKKEI [THE PRIDE OF EDO:...

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

EDO JIMAN SANJU ROKKEI [THE PRIDE OF EDO:...

Sale Date: January 13, 2023

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Vertical ôban diptych. A young woman..., 1844–1845

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Vertical ôban diptych. A young woman..., 1844–1845

Sale Date: December 15, 2022

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Two ôban, 1814–1815

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two ôban, 1814–1815

Sale Date: December 15, 2022

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The actor Bando Hikosaburo IV in the..., 1830–1839

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Bando Hikosaburo IV in the..., 1830–1839

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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A complete set of Three-color Shading Made..., 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A complete set of Three-color Shading Made..., 1859

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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A Good Day to Trim One's Nails (Tsume..., 1843–1847

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Good Day to Trim One's Nails (Tsume..., 1843–1847

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Two woodblock prints from the series..., 1830–1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two woodblock prints from the series..., 1830–1835

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Eastern Genji: The Garden in Snow (Azuma..., 1854

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Eastern Genji: The Garden in Snow (Azuma..., 1854

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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The Fashionable Genji in a Plum Blossom..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

The Fashionable Genji in a Plum Blossom..., 1853

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Ichikawa Kodanji IV as the ghost of Menoto..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ichikawa Kodanji IV as the ghost of Menoto..., 1852

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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The face of the actor Iwai Hanshiro V..., 1823

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The face of the actor Iwai Hanshiro V..., 1823

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Susaki (Susaki), 1857

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kunihisa

Susaki (Susaki), 1857

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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A Good Day to Take a Bride (Yometori..., 1844–1845

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Good Day to Take a Bride (Yometori..., 1844–1845

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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A young woman with a brocade ball

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A young woman with a brocade ball

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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The actors Ichikawa Ebijuro and Ichikawa..., 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actors Ichikawa Ebijuro and Ichikawa..., 1820

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII making..., 1830–1845

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII making..., 1830–1845

Sale Date: December 16, 2022

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Bijin Chased by a Sudden Shower, 1849–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Bijin Chased by a Sudden Shower, 1849–1853

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Outside the Teahouse Triptych (Three Works)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Outside the Teahouse Triptych (Three Works)

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Snow in the Garden Triptych (Three Works), 1851–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Snow in the Garden Triptych (Three Works), 1851–1853

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Sudden Rain Triptych (Three Works), 1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Sudden Rain Triptych (Three Works), 1858

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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The Eating House Triptych (Three Works), 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The Eating House Triptych (Three Works), 1820

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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A Snowy Outing, 1854

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Snowy Outing, 1854

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Kuchi mo te mo bisha hatcho

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kuchi mo te mo bisha hatcho

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Ensemble de 19 estampes issues de la série..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Ensemble de 19 estampes issues de la série..., 1852

Sale Date: December 10, 2022

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