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Hishikawa Moronobu Collection

Hishikawa Moronobu, a renowned Japanese artist of the late 17th century, left an indelible mark on the world of ukiyo-e with his exquisite works

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Murasaki Shikibu, c1670. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Murasaki Shikibu, c1670. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Murasaki Shikibu, c1670. From One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Matsukaze Murasame, ca. 1675-80. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Matsukaze Murasame, ca. 1675-80. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Matsukaze Murasame, ca. 1675-80

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Street Scene in the Yoshiwara. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Street Scene in the Yoshiwara. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Street Scene in the Yoshiwara

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Games of Football Being Played by Nobles. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Games of Football Being Played by Nobles. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Games of Football Being Played by Nobles

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Street Scene in Yoshiwara, late 17th century. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Street Scene in Yoshiwara, late 17th century. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Street Scene in Yoshiwara, late 17th century

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Lovers Beside Flowering Autumn Grasses, 1680s. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Lovers Beside Flowering Autumn Grasses, 1680s. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Lovers Beside Flowering Autumn Grasses, 1680s

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Kiyomidzu Temple in Kyoto. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Kiyomidzu Temple in Kyoto. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Kiyomidzu Temple in Kyoto

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Cranes. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Cranes. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Cranes

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Pheasants. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Pheasants. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Pheasants

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Flower-Viewing Scene, ca. 1685. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Flower-Viewing Scene, ca. 1685. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Flower-Viewing Scene, ca. 1685

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: The Entrance to Ageya-machi, from the series Scenes in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)... 1681-84

The Entrance to Ageya-machi, from the series Scenes in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)... 1681-84
The Entrance to Ageya-machi, from the series Scenes in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei), 1681-84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Two Lovers, ca. 1675-80. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Two Lovers, ca. 1675-80. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Two Lovers, ca. 1675-80

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: A Banquet in a Joroya, ca. 1680. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

A Banquet in a Joroya, ca. 1680. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
A Banquet in a Joroya, ca. 1680

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Leaf from a Book Entitled: Wakoku Hiaku-jo, One Hundred Japanese Women. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Leaf from a Book Entitled: Wakoku Hiaku-jo, One Hundred Japanese Women. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Leaf from a Book Entitled: Wakoku Hiaku-jo, One Hundred Japanese Women

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Korean Embassy Parade, 1682. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Flower Viewing, 1711 (reprint of 17th century work). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Flower Viewing, 1711 (reprint of 17th century work). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Flower Viewing, 1711 (reprint of 17th century work). Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: The Tengu King Training his Pupils, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

The Tengu King Training his Pupils, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
The Tengu King Training his Pupils, c. 1690. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. This print may depict a scene from a Soga brothers drama. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: After a little music, from an untitled series of 12 erotic prints, c. 1673 / 81

After a little music, from an untitled series of 12 erotic prints, c. 1673 / 81
After a little music, from an untitled series of 12 erotic prints, c. 1673/81. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Honbo, from the series 'Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)'

Honbo, from the series "Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)"
Honbo, from the series " Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: A Passing Palanquin, from the series 'Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno'

A Passing Palanquin, from the series "Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno"
A Passing Palanquin, from the series " Scenes of Flower-viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Shintokumaru Dancing before Oto Hime, from the illustrated book 'Collection of... c

Shintokumaru Dancing before Oto Hime, from the illustrated book "Collection of... c
Shintokumaru Dancing before Oto Hime, from the illustrated book " Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)", c. 1683

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Emon Hill, from the series 'The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)', c

Emon Hill, from the series "The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)", c
Emon Hill, from the series " The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Entrance to Ageyacho, from the series 'The Appearance of Yoshiwara', c. 1681 / 84

Entrance to Ageyacho, from the series "The Appearance of Yoshiwara", c. 1681 / 84
Entrance to Ageyacho, from the series " The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Narihiras Eastern Journey, from the illustrated book '

Narihiras Eastern Journey, from the illustrated book " Panorama of Paintings on Screens and Hanging Scrolls (Byobu kakemono ekagami)", 1682

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book 'Collection of Pictures of Beauties', c

Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties", c
Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book " Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)", c. 1683

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Calling upon the Lady Tamakazura, from the illustrated book 'Collection of Pictures

Calling upon the Lady Tamakazura, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures
Calling upon the Lady Tamakazura, from the illustrated book " Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukishi)", c. 1683

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Beauty Turning Her Head, c. 1685-94. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Beauty Turning Her Head, c. 1685-94. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Beauty Turning Her Head, c. 1685-94

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series 'Flower Viewing at

Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series "Flower Viewing at
Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series " Flower Viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Procession of a Daimyo, c. 1681 / 84. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Procession of a Daimyo, c. 1681 / 84. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Procession of a Daimyo, c. 1681/84

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Behind the Screen, c. 1673 / 81. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Behind the Screen, c. 1673 / 81. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Behind the Screen, c. 1673/81

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Man with swords, and man with a lantern, 1681, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Man with swords, and man with a lantern, 1681, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Man with swords, and man with a lantern, 1681, (1924). From the " Wakoku Shoshoku Edzukushi" (Collection of Pictures of Various Occupations in Japan) by Moronobu, [1681]

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Carriages drawn by oxen, 1663, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Carriages drawn by oxen, 1663, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Carriages drawn by oxen, 1663, (1924). From Volume I of the " Soga Monogatari" by Moronobu, [1663]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan"

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Kabuki performance in the Shijo river-bed, 1658, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu

Kabuki performance in the Shijo river-bed, 1658, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
Kabuki performance in the Shijo river-bed, 1658, (1924). From Vol. 1 of the " Kyo Warabe", a Kyoto guide-book of 1658, illustrated by Moronobu

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Behind the Screen, 1680s. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu

Behind the Screen, 1680s. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu
Behind the Screen, 1680s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Matsukaze and Murasame, 1684-1688. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu

Matsukaze and Murasame, 1684-1688. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu
Matsukaze and Murasame, 1684-1688. Matsukaze is a play by the Japanese 14th century playwright Kanami. The two main characters are the spirits of two sisters

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Musical Party, c1690. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu

Musical Party, c1690. Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu
Musical Party, c1690

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Music eating company sitting jetties water two men prayed

Music eating company sitting jetties water two men prayed
Music-making and eating company, sitting on jetties above the water where two men prayed. Hishikawa Moronobu, 1628 - 1694, paper, ink, brush, h 263 mm × w 333 mm

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Music company under cherry tree View cherry blossom

Music company under cherry tree View cherry blossom
Music company under a cherry tree View cherry blossom in Ueno (series title) Ueno hanami no tei (series title), Eight people behind a curtain attached to a branch of a blossoming cherry tree

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Five noblemen servant way picnic View cherry blossoms

Five noblemen servant way picnic View cherry blossoms
Five noblemen and a servant on their way to a picnic View cherry blossoms in Ueno (series title) Ueno hanami no tei (series title), Six men, three young nobles in long robes and long hair

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: A Picture Hishikawa Moronobu Woman Set Poem Cards

A Picture Hishikawa Moronobu Woman Set Poem Cards
A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards, mid 1820s. Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850). Color woodblock print (surimono) with gold, silver

Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Two Young Samurai Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1680

Two Young Samurai Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1680
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Takaoyama see Maple Leaves having Twelve Points

Takaoyama see Maple Leaves having Twelve Points
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Leaf Book Entitled Wakoku Hiaku-jo Hundred Japanese Women

Leaf Book Entitled Wakoku Hiaku-jo Hundred Japanese Women
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Cranes Edo period 1615-1868 Japan Monochrome woodblock print

Cranes Edo period 1615-1868 Japan Monochrome woodblock print
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Flower-Viewing Scene Edo period 1615-1868 ca

Flower-Viewing Scene Edo period 1615-1868 ca
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Street Scene Yoshiwara Edo period 1615-1868

Street Scene Yoshiwara Edo period 1615-1868
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Background imageHishikawa Moronobu Collection: Lady Ayame Brought Minamoto no Yorimasa Edo period

Lady Ayame Brought Minamoto no Yorimasa Edo period
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Hishikawa Moronobu, a renowned Japanese artist of the late 17th century, left an indelible mark on the world of ukiyo-e with his exquisite works. From his famous pieces like "Matsukaze Murasame" and "Street Scene in the Yoshiwara" to lesser-known gems such as "Games of Football Being Played by Nobles" and "Lovers Beside Flowering Autumn Grasses, " Moronobu's art captures the essence of life during that era. His skillful brushstrokes bring to life scenes from various aspects of Japanese society, whether it be bustling street scenes or serene landscapes like Kiyomidzu Temple in Kyoto. Moronobu also showcased his talent for depicting animals with incredible detail in his works featuring cranes and pheasants. One cannot help but be captivated by Moronobu's ability to portray human emotions through his art. In pieces like "Two Lovers" and "A Banquet in a Joroya, " he masterfully conveys love, passion, and celebration. His depiction of flower-viewing scenes evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's beauty. Perhaps one of Moronobu's most notable contributions is his portrayal of life within the Yoshiwara district. Through works like "Street Scene in Yoshiwara" and "The Entrance to Ageya-machi, " he offers glimpses into this vibrant world filled with entertainment, pleasure-seeking nobles, and intriguing characters. Hishikawa Moronobu's legacy lives on through these captivating artworks that continue to inspire generations. His ability to capture both fleeting moments and timeless themes makes him an enduring figure in Japanese art history.