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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A Group of 34 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 34 Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A surimono shikishiban print with Ichikawa...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A surimono shikishiban print with Ichikawa...

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A Group of 8 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 8 Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A Group of Seven Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of Seven Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A Group of 27 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 27 Woodblock Prints

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A Group of 39 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 39 Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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An ōban tate-e triptych entitled Shunshō ikkoku...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An ōban tate-e triptych entitled Shunshō ikkoku...

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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Figures enacting a play for a noble in..., 1865

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Figures enacting a play for a noble in..., 1865

Sale Date: July 17, 2022

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Album d’estampes Les miracles de la déesse..., 1859

Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada) and Hiroshige II

Album d’estampes Les miracles de la déesse..., 1859

Sale Date: February 25, 2022

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Chushingura hakkei [Eight scenes of Chushingura]

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Chushingura hakkei [Eight scenes of Chushingura]

Sale Date: July 8, 2022

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Battle scene

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Battle scene

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Six Prints from the Seven Calligraphic..., 1856

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Six Prints from the Seven Calligraphic..., 1856

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Triptych

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Triptych

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Two Prints of Matches for Thirty-Six..., 1856

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two Prints of Matches for Thirty-Six..., 1856

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Famous Restaurants of the Eastern Capital:..., 1852

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Famous Restaurants of the Eastern Capital:..., 1852

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Chofu Tamagawa, Two Works

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Chofu Tamagawa, Two Works

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Three Works

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Three Works

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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KACHOYOJO AZUMAGENJI (a set of three albums)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

KACHOYOJO AZUMAGENJI (a set of three albums)

Sale Date: July 9, 2022

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Nine colour woodblock prints - Ôban - From the...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Nine colour woodblock prints - Ôban - From the...

Sale Date: June 13, 2022

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Enshi goju yojô. Vol. 1 (setsu). Shunga album, 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Enshi goju yojô. Vol. 1 (setsu). Shunga album, 1835

Sale Date: June 11, 2022

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Geisha with Fan c1820, 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Geisha with Fan c1820, 1820

Sale Date: June 8, 2022

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An oban tate-e print, titled Oatari..., 1814–1815

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print, titled Oatari..., 1814–1815

Sale Date: May 12, 2022

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The more than 60 provinces of Greater Japan

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The more than 60 provinces of Greater Japan

Sale Date: May 3, 2022

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Kabuki Actors Triptych

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kabuki Actors Triptych

Sale Date: April 13, 2022

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