Torii Kiyonaga Collection

Three Women and a Small Boy beneath a Wisteria Arbor on the Bank of a Stream, ca. 1790

Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Nuregami Chogoro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Hanaregoma Chokichi, Segawa Kikunojo III as Azuma

Interior with Two Women (Tobacco Box), 18th-19th century. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Interior with Two Women (Tobacco Box), 18th-19th century

The First Day of Business (Akinai hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the... c. 1787
The First Day of Business (Akinai hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", c. 1787

The First Bath of the New Year (Yudono hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the... c.1787
The First Bath of the New Year (Yudono hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", c. 1787

The First Day of Business (Akinai hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the... c. 1787
The First Day of Business (Akinai hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", c. 1787

Spring Outing, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure... c. 1783
Spring Outing, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1783

The Artisan (Ko) from the series "Beauties Illustrating the Four Social Classes... c. 1779
The Artisan (Ko) from the series "Beauties Illustrating the Four Social Classes (Adesugata shi no ko sho)", c. 1779

Ono no Komachi, from the series A Collection of Fashionable Beauties of Japan (Wakoku... n.d. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga)
Ono no Komachi, from the series A Collection of Fashionable Beauties of Japan (Wakoku bijin ryaku shu), Edo period (1615-1868), n.d

Visiting the Shrine of Enmei Jizo, from the series "Eight Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan hakkei)", c. 1782

Sunset Glow of Late Summer (Choka no sekisho), from the series "Eight Scenes of the... c.1779
Sunset Glow of Late Summer (Choka no sekisho), from the series "Eight Scenes of the Four Seasons (Shiki hakkei)", c. 1779

The Tanabata Festival, from the from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five...", c. 1801
The Tanabata Festival, from the from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi)", c. 1801

A Fan Suggesting a Dispersed Storm (Sensu no seiran) from the series "Eight Scenes... c. 1777
A Fan Suggesting a Dispersed Storm (Sensu no seiran) from the series "Eight Scenes of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1777

Hairdressing Room (Kamibeya), from the series "Ten Kinds of Incense in the Pleasure... c. 1793/94
Hairdressing Room (Kamibeya), from the series "Ten Kinds of Incense in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro jisshu ko)", c. 1793/94

The New Year's Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five... c. 1801
The New Year's Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi)", c. 1801

Chrysanthemum festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five... c. 1801
Chrysanthemum festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi)", c. 1801

The View from Komagata Hall, from the series "Eight Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in... c. 1782
The View from Komagata Hall, from the series "Eight Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan hakkei)", c. 1782

The Nakamise Shopping Street, from the series "Eight Precincts of the Kinryuzan Temple in...c.1782
The Nakamise Shopping Street, from the series "Eight Precincts of the Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinryuzan hakkei)", c. 1782

Teahouse overlooking rice fields, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in... c. 1783
Teahouse overlooking rice fields, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan jikkei)", c. 1783

View from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa... c. 1783
View from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan jikkei)", c. 1783

The One-Page Preface and Colophon from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple...", 1787
The One-Page Preface and Colophon from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", 1787

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV with his family, from an untitled series of four prints... c1783/84
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV with his family, from an untitled series of four prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783/84

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V and his family, from an untitled series of four prints... c. 1783/84
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V and his family, from an untitled series of four prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783/84

The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I and Azuma Tozo, from an untitled series of prints... c. 1783. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
The Actors Nakamura Nakazo I and Azuma Tozo, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actors Yamashita Mangiku and Otani Hiroji lll, from an untitled series of prints... c. 1783
The Actors Yamashita Mangiku and Otani Hiroji lll, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing... c. 1783
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing... c. 1783. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I and a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III with a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing...c1783/84
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III with a geisha, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783/84

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II and his wife, from an untitled series of prints showing...c. 1783
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II and his wife, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV and his attendant, from an untitled series of prints showing...c1783
The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV and his attendant, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V and his attendant, from an untitled series of prints showing... c1783
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V and his attendant, from an untitled series of prints showing Actors in private life, c. 1783

Out for a Walk, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure... c. 1783
Out for a Walk, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1783

Mosquito Net, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure... c. 1784
Mosquito Net, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

The Doll Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals...", c. 1801
The Doll Festival, from the series "Precious Children's Games of the Five Festivals (Kodakara gosetsu asobi)", c. 1801

The First Bath of the New Year (Yudono hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the... c.1787
The First Bath of the New Year (Yudono hajime), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", c. 1787

Opening the Storehouse (Kurabiraki), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple... c. 1787
Opening the Storehouse (Kurabiraki), from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", c. 1787

Two Geisha Struggling for a Letter (Fumi no arasoi), from the series "Flowers of Nakasu... c. 1781
Two Geisha Struggling for a Letter (Fumi no arasoi), from the series "Flowers of Nakasu (Nakasu no hana)", c. 1781

Under Umbrellas in a Shower, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku...", c1783/84)
Under Umbrellas in a Shower, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

A Young Nobleman, His Mother, and Three Servents, from the series "A Brocade of... c. 1783/84
A Young Nobleman, His Mother, and Three Servents, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

A Lady with Three Servants, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku...", c.1783/84)
A Lady with Three Servants, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

The Brine Maidens of Suma, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners...", c. 1783/84
The Brine Maidens of Suma, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

Young Boy Wearing Hakama for the First Time, from from the series "A Brocade of... c. 1783/84
Young Boy Wearing Hakama for the First Time, from from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

The Actor Nakamura Riko with a courtesan, from an untitled series of aiban prints... c. 1781/82
The Actor Nakamura Riko with a courtesan, from an untitled series of aiban prints depicting Actors in private life, c. 1781/82

Discovering the Address of a Husband's Lover, from the series "A Collection of Humorous...c. 1790
Discovering the Address of a Husband's Lover, from the series "A Collection of Humorous Poems (Haifu yanagidaru)", c. 1790

Morning of Iris, from the series "Five Festivals in the Pleasure Quarters (Hanakuruwa...", c. 1779)
Morning of Iris, from the series "Five Festivals in the Pleasure Quarters (Hanakuruwa gosechi no asobi)", c. 1779

Geese Descending in Mid Autumn (Seishu no rakugan), from the series "Eight Scenes... c. 1779
Geese Descending in Mid Autumn (Seishu no rakugan), from the series "Eight Scenes of the Four Seasons (Shiki hakkei)", c. 1779

Nakasu, from the series "Ten Scenes of Enjoying the Cool in the Three Cities...", c. 1785/86
Nakasu, from the series "Ten Scenes of Enjoying the Cool in the Three Cities (Sangatsu ryo jikkei)", c. 1785/86

Carrying a lantern sponsored by the Motozaimoku-cho, from the series "The Festival of the... 1780
Carrying a lantern sponsored by the Motozaimoku-cho, from the series "The Festival of the Sanno Shrine (Sanno gosairei)", 1780

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Torii Kiyonaga, a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the late 18th century, captivated audiences with his exquisite prints. One such masterpiece is "Three Women and a Small Boy beneath a Wisteria Arbor on the Bank of a Stream, " created around 1790. In this enchanting scene, Kiyonaga skillfully captures the tranquility of nature as three women and a young boy find solace beneath the delicate wisteria blooms. Another notable work by Kiyonaga is "The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Minamoto no Yoshiie, in the play 'Date Nishiki Tsui no Yum. . '" from 1778. This print showcases his mastery in portraying actors' expressions and costumes with great detail. The intensity emanating from Ichikawa Danjuro V's portrayal of Minamoto no Yoshiie adds depth to this dramatic composition. Kiyonaga's talent for capturing theatrical performances shines through in "The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Miyukinosuke, Segawa Kikunojo III as Hatsune-hime" from 1785. The vibrant colors and dynamic poses bring these characters to life on paper, transporting viewers into the world of Kabuki theater. In "The Actors Yamashita Mangiku, Iwai Hanshiro IV, and Iwai Kumesaburo" dating back to 1788, we witness Kiyonaga's ability to create harmonious group compositions. Each actor is uniquely depicted yet seamlessly connected within this pentaptych ensemble. Continuing his exploration of actors' portrayals, Kiyonaga presents us with another pentaptych titled "The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V and Ichikawa Ebizo IV. " Created in 1788 alongside eleven other actors' portraits, these prints showcase their distinct personalities while highlighting their shared dedication to the art of Kabuki.