Tama Collection

Lady Arnold, third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold
Lady Arnold, the only Japanese Lady in Debrett. Tama Kurokawa, Lady Arnold (1869-1962) was the third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold, English poet and journalist. They married in 1897. circa 1900

Kawasaki, Japan city skyline at dusk on the Tamagawa River

Kawasaki, Japan skyline on the Tamagawa River at night

Autumn Moon, Tama River, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766537 Autumn Moon, Tama River, from the series Eight views of famous places (colour woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Netsuke depicting a water dragon, c. 1870-80 (stag-antler)
PFR195488 Netsuke depicting a water dragon, c.1870-80 (stag-antler) by Japanese School, (19th century); length:4 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Japanese, out of copyright

Cherry Blossoms, Tama River Embankment (woodblock print)
1766559 Cherry Blossoms, Tama River Embankment (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 37.4x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherry Blossoms, Tama River Embankment')

He was suddenly startled to see a girlish form coming towards him in the wavering shadows, 1919. Hayashi was walking along the Sumida riverbank one evening

Tama river, near Tokyo, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Chidori no tamagawa, Plovers at Tamagawa. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [between 1780 and 1820], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows three women(?) watching plovers dive over the Tama River

ChAcfu no tamagawa, Tama River in ChAcfu. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1792 and 1795], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.7 x 19.1 cm

1797-1858 1838 Ando Autumn Hiroshige River River
Tamagawa no shūgetsu, Autumn moon over Tama River. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [1838, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

1797-1858 1856. 24. 4 36. 3 Ando Blossoms Edo Hiroshige
Tamagawa-zutsumi no hana, Blossoms on the Tama River embankment. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1856. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36.3 x 24.4 cm

1797-1858 1858. 24. 8 35. 9 Ando Fuji Hiroshige
Musashi tamagawa, Tamagawa in Musashi Province. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1858. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.9 x 24.8 cm

BushA tamagawa, Tama River in BushA'. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1831 or 1832], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.9 x 37.1 cm

SAUK AND FOX WOMEN, c1890. Sauk and Fox Native American women in Tama, Iowa, doing domestic chores on a work platform in an open-sided shelter, next to a wigwam covered with bulrushes

Tama River in Chofu

Tama River in Bushu. Print shows a man with a pack horse walking along coast, men in a boat just off shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance. Date 1831 or 1832

Autumn moon over Tama River. Print shows people on shore and in boats fishing on the Tama River beneath a full moon. Date 1838, printed later

Blossoms on the Tama River embankment. Print shows sightseers viewing cherry blossoms along the banks of the Tama River at Edo. Date 1856

Tama River at Ide. Print shows a woman standing with a young boy; view of the Tama River in upper left corner. Date between 1804 and 1818

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"Tama: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of Tama, a place where history intertwines with natural beauty. Lady Arnold, the third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold, once found solace in the mesmerizing Autumn Moon over Tama River, as depicted in the series "Eight views of famous places. " Delicate artistry comes to life through a netsuke depicting a water dragon from the late 19th century. Crafted with stag-antler precision, it captures the mythical allure that surrounds Tama. Cherry Blossoms bloom along the Tama River Embankment, immortalized in a woodblock print. The soft pink petals dance on gentle breezes, creating an ethereal atmosphere that captivates all who witness its splendor. In 1919, amidst wavering shadows near Tokyo's Tama riverbank, an unexpected encounter took place. Startled by a girlish form emerging from within nature's embrace, one could only wonder at her mysterious presence. Travel back to the 1880s and immerse yourself in Tama's timeless charm. This serene river has witnessed generations pass by and holds countless untold stories within its flowing currents. The words "江戸郊. . 景之. . 玉川秋月" echo through time - an invitation to experience Autumn Moon over Tamagawa as envisioned by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858). His artistic mastery transports us to another era where tranquility reigns supreme. Hagi no tamagawa reveals Bushclover gracefully adorning Tamagawa's banks while Chidori no tamagawa showcases Plovers frolicking amidst nature's bounty. These scenes evoke harmony between man and wildlife along this majestic river. Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) skillfully captured Edo's blossoms in his works like never before.