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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THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA MONNOSUKE (III?) IN THE...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

THE ACTOR ICHIKAWA MONNOSUKE (III?) IN THE...

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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THE KINTAI BRIDGE

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

THE KINTAI BRIDGE

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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BUST-PORTRAIT OF A NYOBO, 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

BUST-PORTRAIT OF A NYOBO, 1859

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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FAN-PRINTS OF ACTORS PORTRAITS

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

FAN-PRINTS OF ACTORS PORTRAITS

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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GENJI-E, THE PARODY OF THE GENJI MONOGATARI

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

GENJI-E, THE PARODY OF THE GENJI MONOGATARI

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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ACTORS AS CHARACTERS IN KABUKI PLAYS

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

ACTORS AS CHARACTERS IN KABUKI PLAYS

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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UPRIGHT-PANEL PRINTS OF A BIJIN & A FALCONER

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

UPRIGHT-PANEL PRINTS OF A BIJIN & A FALCONER

Sale Date: December 18, 1991

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Geisha girl

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Geisha girl

Sale Date: October 12, 1991

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GEISHA SERVING RICE AND WATER

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

GEISHA SERVING RICE AND WATER

Sale Date: October 12, 1991

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SKUESPILLER

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SKUESPILLER

Sale Date: August 29, 1991

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SKUESPILLER

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SKUESPILLER

Sale Date: August 29, 1991

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AN ALBUM MOUNTED WITH 52 PRINTS FROM THE TOKAIDO

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

AN ALBUM MOUNTED WITH 52 PRINTS FROM THE TOKAIDO

Sale Date: June 14, 1991

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BILDER VON VERGNUGUNGEN IN DER..., 1855

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

BILDER VON VERGNUGUNGEN IN DER..., 1855

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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STUNDEN DES EBERS (ZWISCHEN 21 UND 23 UHR HANGT...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

STUNDEN DES EBERS (ZWISCHEN 21 UND 23 UHR HANGT...

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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NACHTSZENE. JUNGE FRAU OFFNET DAS TURCHEN EINER...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

NACHTSZENE. JUNGE FRAU OFFNET DAS TURCHEN EINER...

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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KAVALIER MIT DER NEUJAHRSDEKORATION GARNELE..., 1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

KAVALIER MIT DER NEUJAHRSDEKORATION GARNELE..., 1859

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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SCHAUSPIELER: ZWEI IN FRAUENROLLEN, EINER AL...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SCHAUSPIELER: ZWEI IN FRAUENROLLEN, EINER AL...

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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HALBFIGUR EINES SCHAUSPIELERS VORNE UND , 1852–1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

HALBFIGUR EINES SCHAUSPIELERS VORNE UND , 1852–1858

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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SCHAUSPIELER & DREI SCHAUSPIELER BEI EINEM     ...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

SCHAUSPIELER & DREI SCHAUSPIELER BEI EINEM ...

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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IN EINEM GROSSEN LAMPIONFORMIGEN KARTUSCHE..., 1852

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

IN EINEM GROSSEN LAMPIONFORMIGEN KARTUSCHE..., 1852

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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DAS ERSTE LIED DES JAHRES & GENJI UND..., 1858–1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DAS ERSTE LIED DES JAHRES & GENJI UND..., 1858–1859

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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DAS AUSSEHEN VON PRINZ GENJI BEI NACHT IST..., 1861

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DAS AUSSEHEN VON PRINZ GENJI BEI NACHT IST..., 1861

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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NACHTLICHER SCHEEFALL IN MOKUBOJI

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

NACHTLICHER SCHEEFALL IN MOKUBOJI

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

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DER SCHAUSPIELER ICHIKAWA EBIJURO SITZT AN EINEM

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

DER SCHAUSPIELER ICHIKAWA EBIJURO SITZT AN EINEM

Sale Date: June 1, 1991

Auction Closed