Woodblock Print Collection

William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print)
1126501 William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fine Wind, Clear Morning
Katsushika Hokusai

An engraving depicting French children opening Christmas presents. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959)
5311354 An engraving depicting French children opening Christmas presents. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959) an American woodblock print artist and children's book illustrator

Queen Elizabeth I receiving a manuscript from the poet George Gascoigne
3329873 Queen Elizabeth I receiving a manuscript from the poet George Gascoigne; (add.info.: Woodblock print depicting Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) Queen of England

Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912651 Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a vice admiral or vice-amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A)

A Dutch Ship
2911055 A Dutch Ship; (add.info.: 1860 Colour woodblock print depicting a Dutch Ship of the Dutch East India Company. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French children putting up Christmas decorations
5310013 French children putting up Christmas decorations; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French children putting up Christmas decorations)

Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912649 Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration showing 18th)

Flags of the maritime powers (print)
5912658 Flags of the maritime powers (print); (add.info.: Flags of the maritime powers, pavillons des puissances maritimes, 1844. Including France, Great Britan, Belgium Holland, Russia, etc)

Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912657 Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes (matelot, costume d'abordage) French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912655 Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)
5912652 Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844)

Title page of a 19th Century book on swimming
3118240 Title page of a 19th Century book on swimming; (add.info.: Title page of a 19th Century book on swimming. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Panini's Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages
5912656 Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Panini's Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages, combats, L. Curmer, Paris, 1844

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912653 Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844)

Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912650 Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of an admiral or amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Andre Castan from Eugene)

Noah's Ark from a children's book
3330644 Noah's Ark from a children's book; (add.info.: Woodblock print of Noah's Ark from a children's book. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Queen Elizabeth I riding in the Chariot of Fame
3329871 Queen Elizabeth I riding in the Chariot of Fame; (add.info.: Woodblock print depicting Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) Queen of England, riding in the Chariot of Fame

The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei
2911074 The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled 'The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

A struggle in the Dark
2911073 A struggle in the Dark; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled 'A struggle in the Dark' by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912654 Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959)
5311005 An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959) an American woodblock print artist and children's book illustrator

The Sprit of Tar?b?
2911063 The Sprit of Tar?b?; (add.info.: 1827 Colour woodblock print titled 'The Sprit of Tar?b?' by Utagawa Kuinsada (1786-1864)

The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei
2911075 The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei; (add.info.: 1850 Colour woodblock triptych titled 'The Eight Great Tengu subduing Benkei by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630233 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

River Highway By Utagawa Hiroshige
Vintage Travel Poster

Under The Great Wave
Katsushika Hokusai

Woodblock Print Blue
Yatsuo No Tsubaki

Snow from Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Maple from Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Frost From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Flowers From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Show Below the Summit
Katsushika Hokusai

Hanami season from Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Mount Fuji From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Katsushika Hokusai

Birds From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

Cranes From Momoyogusa
Kamisaka Sekka

colour woodblock print of cottages with rivers and cherry blossoms, c. 1900 (colour woodblock print)
1126487 colour woodblock print of cottages with rivers and cherry blossoms, c.1900 (colour woodblock print); Private Collection; (add.info)

Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print)
3036394 Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print) by Kunihiro, Utagawa (fl.1816-41); (add.info)

Heavy battle on land and sea at Taidong River at Pyongyang, September 1894 (woodblock print; ink and colour on paper)
5931083 Heavy battle on land and sea at Taidong River at Pyongyang, September 1894 (woodblock print; ink and colour on paper) by Kunitora, Utagawa II (d.1896); 37.5x72.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Chinese Children Playing by a Pine Tree, 1790 (colour woodblock print)
6364389 Chinese Children Playing by a Pine Tree, 1790 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 38 A-- 24.9 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Great Battle at Pyongyang in the Sino-Japanese War, September 1894 (woodblock print
5931082 Great Battle at Pyongyang in the Sino-Japanese War, September 1894 (woodblock print; ink and colour on paper) by Migita Toshihide (1863-1925); 36.2x71.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

The Young Maiden Oshichi, 1867 (woodblock print)
2622516 The Young Maiden Oshichi, 1867 (woodblock print) by Kuniteru, Utagawa (1808-1876); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Maiden Oshichi by Utagawa Kuniteru (Japanese)

Actor Aku Hichibei as a Samurai, 1863 (woodblock print)
2622503 Actor Aku Hichibei as a Samurai, 1863 (woodblock print) by Kunisada II, Utagawa (1823-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodblock Print of Lanterns on a River, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622498 Woodblock Print of Lanterns on a River, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodblock Print of Carnation Flowers, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622492 Woodblock Print of Carnation Flowers, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nihonbashi, Clearing After Snow by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print)
2622488 Nihonbashi, Clearing After Snow by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nihonbashi)

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Woodblock prints are a captivating form of art that originated in Japan during the Edo period. These intricate prints, like "Under The Great Wave" and "Woodblock Print Blue, " showcase the mastery of this technique. In "Snow from Momoyogusa, " delicate snowflakes fall gracefully, while "Fine Wind, Clear Morning" depicts a serene landscape with Mount Fuji in the background. The vibrant hues of autumn come alive in "Maple from Momoyogusa, " while "Frost From Momoyogusa" captures the ephemeral beauty of icy crystals. Delicate blossoms bloom in "Flowers From Momoyogusa, " evoking a sense of tranquility. Nature's grandeur is further celebrated in prints like "Show Below the Summit, " where majestic mountains stand tall against an azure sky. During Hanami season, cherry blossoms take center stage in "Hanami season from Momoyogusa. " Another masterpiece, titled "Mount Fuji From Momoyogusa, " showcases Japan's iconic peak amidst rolling hills and blooming flowers. Perhaps one of the most famous woodblock prints is Katsushika Hokusai's iconic work, known as"The Great Wave off Kanagawa. " This print portrays towering waves crashing down on fishing boats beneath Mount Fuji—a symbol of nature's power and man's vulnerability. Not limited to landscapes alone, woodblock artists also depicted wildlife with great skill. Birds soar through branches and across skies in exquisite detail within works such as those found in “Birds From Momoyogusa. ” Through these woodblock prints, we can glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage and appreciate its deep connection with nature. Each print tells a story—be it about natural wonders or everyday life—and invites us to immerse ourselves into their timeless beauty.