Ichiro Collection

The Monkey King Songoku, from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, probably 1824

Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28

Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830

Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. From Three Instruments (Sankyoku)

Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei
Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830

Tomoe Gozen and Fan Kuai, c1824. Creator: Gakutei
Tomoe Gozen and Fan Kuai, c1824

Prince Genji and To no Chujo Performing the Dance of the Blue Wave, c1819. Creator: Gakutei
Prince Genji and To no Chujo Performing the Dance of the Blue Wave, c1819. From Ten Romances for the Honcho Circle

Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. Creator: Gakutei
Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. From Fukurokuju, "Happiness, Prosperity, and Longevity"

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika)
Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika nijushisho)", c. 1822

Usugumo, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Usugumo, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren jubantsuzuki)", c. 1822

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune...", c. 1828
Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Mitate shichifukujin)", c. 1828

Lady Tomoe (Tomoe jo), from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Lady Tomoe (Tomoe jo), from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

A Woman Pulling the Cord of a Wheeled Book Case, from the series "A Set of Seven...", c. 1825
A Woman Pulling the Cord of a Wheeled Book Case, from the series "A Set of Seven for the Katsushika Club", c. 1825

The Tale of Sagoromo, from the series "Ten Courtly Tales for the Honcho Circle...", c. 1820
The Tale of Sagoromo, from the series "Ten Courtly Tales for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren monogatari juban)", c. 1820

Japanese poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle... ", early 1820s
Japanese poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle (Sugawara sanseki)", early 1820s

Wine bottle, bowl, and plum branch, from the series "Two Famous Products from Bizen... c. 1823. Creator: Gakutei
Wine bottle, bowl, and plum branch, from the series "Two Famous Products from Bizen Province (Bizen meibutsu futashina)", c. 1823

Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle...c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

Ono no Komachi, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Ono no Komachi, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

Book One of Tale of Heike: Gi-O, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
Book One of Tale of Heike: Gi-O, 1820s

Ju, "Longevity"; The Immortal Wo Quan's Present of Pine Branches to the Emperor Yao, 19th century. Series: Fukurokuju, Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity

The Cherry Tree of Priest Saigyo, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Priest Saigyo, 19th century. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle

A Poet and Mount Fuji From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, ca. 1820s

The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama amayadori)... c. 1834. Creator: Gakutei
The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama amayadori), from the series " Famous Places in Osaka

Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writ... c. 1827
Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series " The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)", c. 1827

The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)

Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsu... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano koji, Shasekishu), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Filial Son of Kamakura from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Kamakura koshi, Shase... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
The Filial Son of Kamakura from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Kamakura koshi, Shasekishu), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

Komatsu Shigemori from the Tales of Heike (Komatsu Shigemori, Heike monogatari), from... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
Komatsu Shigemori from the Tales of Heike (Komatsu Shigemori, Heike monogatari), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)

Brush: Lady Wei (Fude: Ei fujin), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writing Table... c.1827
Brush: Lady Wei (Fude: Ei fujin), from the series " The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)", c. 1827

The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series "A Set of Ten Fa... c. 1828
The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

Kibi ehime from the Chronicles of Japan (Kibi ehime, Nihongi), from the series "Twenty-... c. 1821
Kibi ehime from the Chronicles of Japan (Kibi ehime, Nihongi), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)", c. 1821

Satsuma no Fukuyorime from the Veritable Records of Emperor Montoku (Satsuma no Fukuyor... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Satsuma no Fukuyorime from the Veritable Records of Emperor Montoku (Satsuma no Fukuyorime, Montoku jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho

Monkey: Koshindo Hall at Takanawa (Saru, Takanawa Koshindo), from the series "Famous... c. 1827. Creator: Gakutei
Monkey: Koshindo Hall at Takanawa (Saru, Takanawa Koshindo), from the series " Famous Places in Edo Compared to the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac for the Ichiyo Circle

Dongfang Shuo (Tohosaku), from the series "Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by... c. 1821 / 22. Creator: Gakutei
Dongfang Shuo (Tohosaku), from the series " Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesans - A Series of Seven (Keisei mitate ressenden, nanaban no uchi)", c. 1821/22

Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series "Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesa... c. 1821 / 22
Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series " Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesans - A Series of Seven (Keisei mitate ressenden, nanaban no uchi)", c. 1821/22

Ships Entering Tenpozan Harbor (Tenpozan mansen nyushin no zu), from the series "Famous... c. 1834
Ships Entering Tenpozan Harbor (Tenpozan mansen nyushin no zu), from the series " Famous Places in Osaka: Fine Views of Mount Tenpo (Naniwa meisho Tenpozan shokei ichiran)", c. 1834

The Stone Bridge over the Aji River near Nii Hill, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama ishibas... c. 1834. Creator: Gakutei)
The Stone Bridge over the Aji River near Nii Hill, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama ishibashi), from the series " Famous Places in Osaka

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"Ichiro: A Journey through Art and Literature" Step into the world of Ichiro, a captivating figure who embodies various characters from Chinese novels and Japanese folklore. Inspired by The Monkey King Songoku, Ichiro brings to life the legendary hero with his mischievous charm and unparalleled strength. In "A Poet and Mount Fuji, " we witness Ichiro's poetic side as he contemplates the majestic beauty of Japan's iconic mountain. But it is in "The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill" where we find Ichiro seeking solace amidst nature's embrace. With Osaka's Aji River as his backdrop, he finds tranquility under the shelter, reminding us of the importance of finding peace even in turbulent times. Gakutei captures Ichiro's versatility once again in "Fujiwara no Sadaie. " As a poet himself, Ichiro pays homage to Teika, one of Japan's greatest poets from centuries past. This piece showcases not only Gakutei's skill but also highlights how art can transcend time and connect generations. In "The Filial Son of Yoro, " we see another facet – his unwavering devotion to family values. Through this moral tale, Gakutei reminds us that filial piety is an essential virtue that should be cherished and upheld. Moving on to "The Filial Child from Shinano Province" and "The Filial Son of Kamakura, " we witness more examples embodying filial love across different regions in Japan. These pieces serve as reminders that respect for our elders transcends boundaries and unites us all. Ichiro takes on yet another role in "Komatsu Shigemori. " Drawing inspiration from Heike monogatari (Tales of Heike), he becomes a warrior whose bravery echoes throughout history. It serves as a testament to the enduring spirit found within each one of us. In "Brush.