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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INAKA GENJI SUMAGOTO (all 3 albums set)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

INAKA GENJI SUMAGOTO (all 3 albums set)

Sale Date: April 23, 2022

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The actor Ichikawa Kodanji IV in the role of...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Ichikawa Kodanji IV in the role of...

Sale Date: March 24, 2022

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The Tenman Shrine at Kameido (Kameido..., 1820–1839

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The Tenman Shrine at Kameido (Kameido..., 1820–1839

Sale Date: March 24, 2022

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The actor  Bando Takesaburo I in the role of the

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actor Bando Takesaburo I in the role of the

Sale Date: March 24, 2022

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The courtesans Hanaogi from the Ogiya..., 1830–1839

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The courtesans Hanaogi from the Ogiya..., 1830–1839

Sale Date: March 24, 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: March 24, 2022

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The actors Onoe Baiko IV, Ichikawa Kodanji IV,...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

The actors Onoe Baiko IV, Ichikawa Kodanji IV,...

Sale Date: March 24, 2022

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Craftsman (Ko)

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Craftsman (Ko)

Sale Date: March 24, 2022

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A surimono shikishiban print of actor Onoe..., 1827

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A surimono shikishiban print of actor Onoe..., 1827

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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A surimono shikishiban print of a beauty holding

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A surimono shikishiban print of a beauty holding

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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A surimono shikishiban print of the actor..., 1823

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A surimono shikishiban print of the actor..., 1823

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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Five oban tate-e print diptychs, 1857–1858

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five oban tate-e print diptychs, 1857–1858

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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An oban tate-e print triptych entitled..., 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print triptych entitled..., 1857

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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Five oban tate-e print diptychs, 1857–1859

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five oban tate-e print diptychs, 1857–1859

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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An oban tate-e print triptych depicting..., 1813

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

An oban tate-e print triptych depicting..., 1813

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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Shunka shuto shiki no nagame (In praise of love...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Shunka shuto shiki no nagame (In praise of love...

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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Enshi goju yojo (Amorous Murasaki finds..., 1835

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Enshi goju yojo (Amorous Murasaki finds..., 1835

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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Important recueil de cent-quarante-trois...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Important recueil de cent-quarante-trois...

Sale Date: March 11, 2022

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Fashionable Prince Genji: Garden at Night..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Fashionable Prince Genji: Garden at Night..., 1853

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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Kabuki Actors Triptych

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Kabuki Actors Triptych

Sale Date: February 9, 2022

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KUNISADA I : SIX JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

KUNISADA I : SIX JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT

Sale Date: January 28, 2022

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KUNISADA I: SIX JAPANESE COLOR..., 1800–1899

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

KUNISADA I: SIX JAPANESE COLOR..., 1800–1899

Sale Date: January 28, 2022

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Five prints from the series ''The more than 60...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Five prints from the series ''The more than 60...

Sale Date: January 25, 2022

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Utagaua Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1864),...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Utagaua Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1864),...

Sale Date: January 8, 2022

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