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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FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS OF THE ACTORS ICHIKAWA...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS OF THE ACTORS ICHIKAWA...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF O-KANE, THE STRONG...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF O-KANE, THE STRONG...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN AT NIGHT

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN AT NIGHT

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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HALF-LENGTH PORTRAITS OF THE ACTORS ICHIKAWA...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

HALF-LENGTH PORTRAITS OF THE ACTORS ICHIKAWA...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A HALF-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A HALF-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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SURIMONO STYLE, EROTIC PRINTS, WITH FIGURES SET...

Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SURIMONO STYLE, EROTIC PRINTS, WITH FIGURES SET...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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TWO CHILDREN, PROBABLY ICHIKAWA DANJURO VIII AND

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

TWO CHILDREN, PROBABLY ICHIKAWA DANJURO VIII AND

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A SURIMONO STYLE PRINT DEPICTING ICHIKAWA...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A SURIMONO STYLE PRINT DEPICTING ICHIKAWA...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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AN OKUBI-E PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR SAWAMURA SOJURO

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

AN OKUBI-E PORTRAIT OF THE ACTOR SAWAMURA SOJURO

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A YOUNG MAN SURROUNDED BY A GROUP OF WOMEN, ON...

Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A YOUNG MAN SURROUNDED BY A GROUP OF WOMEN, ON...

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTY WEARING HEIAN

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A FULL-LENGTH PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTY WEARING HEIAN

Sale Date: October 23, 1992

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HALBPORTRAIT EINER SCHONEN FRAU

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

HALBPORTRAIT EINER SCHONEN FRAU

Sale Date: October 21, 1992

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KABUKI-SCHAUSPIELER (VON EINES TRIPTYCHONS0

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

KABUKI-SCHAUSPIELER (VON EINES TRIPTYCHONS0

Sale Date: October 21, 1992

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WOMAN WITH HAWK

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

WOMAN WITH HAWK

Sale Date: October 19, 1992

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NO TITLES GIVEN (AN ACTOR READING A LONG LETTER;

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

NO TITLES GIVEN (AN ACTOR READING A LONG LETTER;

Sale Date: October 14, 1992

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TOSEI SANJUNISO: RIKOSO (32 CONTEMPORARY...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

TOSEI SANJUNISO: RIKOSO (32 CONTEMPORARY...

Sale Date: June 4, 1992

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UKIYO JINSEI TENGANKYO (MAGNIFYING GLASS OF LIFE

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

UKIYO JINSEI TENGANKYO (MAGNIFYING GLASS OF LIFE

Sale Date: June 4, 1992

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AZUMA DANCER

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

AZUMA DANCER

Sale Date: June 4, 1992

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DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Sale Date: May 18, 1992

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DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Sale Date: May 18, 1992

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DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DIPTYCH DEPICTING A SCENE FROM THE KABUKI, 1850

Sale Date: May 18, 1992

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TWO PRINTS ON THE THEME BIJIN MOTHER AND...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

TWO PRINTS ON THE THEME BIJIN MOTHER AND...

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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ALBUMS OF GENJI-E PRINTS AND OTHERS

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

ALBUMS OF GENJI-E PRINTS AND OTHERS

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

Auction Closed