Woodcuts Collection (#52)

The Daoist sage Kume (Jiumi xianren). Kume Sennin or Kume the Immortal, a recluse with the ability to travel through the air, spying on a young woman washing clothes. Date between 1685 and 1695

Flourishing Nihonbashi section of Tokyo. Japanese triptych print shows various modes of transportation on street in Tokyo, Japan. Date 1861

Changing times bring unseen things - true picture of a tiger. Japanese print shows a leopard with a dead rooster, turning to look at another rooster sitting on a rail behind it

Black ship off Shinagawa. Japanese print showing war ship with three masts and multiple cannons bearing English(?) flags and emitting a large plume of smoke. Date 1870

Portraits of foreigners - English, French. Japanese print shows an Englishman and a French woman horseback riding. Date 1861

People of the United States of North America - portrait of commanding officer. Japanese print shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of an American naval commander; includes untranslated text of

Steam train at Takanawa seashore, Tokyo. Japanese triptych print shows steam railroad along the seashore, Tokyo, Japan. Date ca. 1872

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Mukojima miyamoto musashi. Print shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of the actor Miyamoto Musashi. Date 1852

People from foreign lands - English. Japanese print shows an English soldier and a woman walking with an umbrella. Date 1860

A modern version of the Tale of Genji in snow scenes. Ukiyo-e triptych print showing a snowy landscape with a woman brandishing a broom and a man holding an umbrella. Date 1853

Five nations - merrymaking at the Gankiro tea house. Japanese triptych print shows visitors from several nations enjoying a party in the Fan Room of the Gankiro. Date 1860

A samurai drinking sake. Preliminary drawing for a woodblock design showing a wounded warrior drinking from a bowl. Date between 1870 and 1890

America. Japanese triptych print shows view in America of a crowd gathering to watch a balloon ascension. Date 1865

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke. Full-length depiction of actor Ichikawa Monnosuke with sword in the Thunder God pose. Date between 1772 and 1781

Picture of flourishing America

Woman reading while a young man looks over her shoulder. Seated woman reading a scroll as a young man emerges from behind a screen to read over her shoulder. Date between 1773 and 1775

English polo game

An evening view of Fuji

John Heathcoat, inventor of the knitting machine. Japanese print showing Heathcoat displaying the first successful result from his knitting machine to his wife. Date between 1850 and 1900

Dutch. Japanese print shows a Dutch domestic scene, a woman holds a child while one man operates a cheese press and another attends to food on a long oven. Date 1861

Interior of an American steamship. Japanese triptych print shows a cutaway view of an American steamship with group of passengers seated around a table below deck at mealtime

Foreigners ship: steamship. Japanese print showing a Japanese man and boy standing on the shore of a harbor in which is docked an American steamship, possibly Commodore Perrys ship. Date 1861

Heaven forsakes no honest man. Japanese print shows a woman seated at a table offering a morsel of food to a young woman; both wear western style clothing. Date between 1850 and 1900

Yokohama jetty. Japanese print shows three-masted ship in Yokohama harbor with Mount Fuji in the background. Date between 1850 and 1900

Portraits of Horibe Yatsubei and Horibe Yajibei. A scene from the drama The Storehouse of the Loyalties. The two figures in the image are the actors Horibe Yatsubei (Yasubei) and Horibe Yajibe

British house in Takanawa

Steamship in an American port. Japanese triptych print shows a crowded pier with a steamboat in the background. Date 1861

Picture of a tiger. Japanese print shows a leopard that has caught a rooster; a bust portrait of a foreign woman in the upper left corner. Date 1860

Foreigners in Yokohama draw up contract in mercantile house. Japanese print shows a Dutch man and a German man drawing up a contract in a mercantile house in Yokohama, Japan. Date 1861

Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the role of Kaja Yoshitaka. Full-length portrait of the actor Ichikawa Danj-ro VIII in a scene from the play Raigo ajari kaisoden. Date 1854

Foreign boys and girls at play. Japanese print shows foreign children skipping rope and walking on stilts. Date 1860

Portraits of foreigners - Russians, American lady. Japanese print shows the clothing styles of Russian men, and an American woman. Date 1861

Enjoying the view from Atago hill. Japanese print shows a French couple looking at the view of Edo (Tokyo) from the top of a hill. Date 1861

Pressure from a heavy hand. A large Japanese hand crushing Port Arthur, July 25, 1904, a reference to the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905. Date ca. 1904

Dutch people taking a Sunday walk in Yokohama. Japanese print shows a Dutch family walking along the shoreline in Yokohama, Japan; Dutch ship in the background. Date 1871

Americans enjoying Sunday in Yokohama. Japanese print shows an American man riding in a carriage along the shoreline in Yokohama

Fukurokuju, the god of wisdom, wealth, long life, and happiness, one of the seven lucky gods, standing, facing left. Date between 1830 and 1850

About foreign lands - English people. Japanese print shows a woman on horseback and a man smoking a cigarette standing next to her. Date 1860

Enjoying a garden of peonies. Ukiyo-e triptych showing a wealthy visitor at a villa garden with giant flowers. Date between 1849 and 1852

True picture - Dutch, Chinese. Japanese print shows a Dutch merchant holding a goblet seated on a chair, a Chinese man holding a bottle stands next to him

Picture of London, England. Japanese triptych print shows cityscape view of London with pedestrian bridge over the Thames River and vehicular traffic in the foreground. Date 1866

Shibori, hairpin, and lip color bowl

Foreign words - America. Japanese print shows a Russian woman playing the flute and an English man holding a rifle. Includes Japanese translations of English words on recto of print, e.g

Big imported elephant from India. Japanese print shows Japanese man with an elephant. Date 1863

Banquet of five nations Yokohama club. Japanese diptych print shows a large group of people seated at a long table during a banquet at the Yokohama Club. Date 1861

Commodore Perry in Japan. Japanese print shows full-length portrait of Commander Matthew Perry in uniform. Date between 1850 and 1900

Famous places in Yokohama: Americans. Japanese print shows a man and a woman visiting the shore in Yokohama, Japan. Date 1861

Baby whitefish. Still life of cut vegetables and a pot containing icefish on a tray. Date between 1804 and 1818

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Woodcuts, a form of traditional Japanese art, have captivated audiences for centuries. These intricate prints tell stories and capture moments in time with their delicate lines and vibrant colors. One notable series is the "Seven gods of good luck, " which depicts these deities bringing fortune and prosperity to those who believe. Another famous woodcut is the pictorial envelope for Hokusai's "36 views of Mount Fuji" series. This masterpiece showcases iconic landscapes, including the awe-inspiring "The Great Wave off Shore of Kanagawa. " The towering wave crashes down on fishermen, reminding us of nature's power and our own insignificance. In contrast to this dramatic scene, there are peaceful woodcuts like "A Fairy Moon and a Lonely Shore. " Here, we see a tranquil moonlit beach that evokes feelings of serenity and solitude. Similarly calming is the depiction of Horikiri Iris Garden, where vibrant flowers bloom amidst lush greenery. It also honor historical figures such as samurai warriors Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Nori. Their fierce gazes convey strength and determination as they prepare for battle. Equally captivating is "Evening Glow at Koganei Bridge, " which captures a serene moment by the riverbank bathed in warm hues. Miyamoto Musashi, legendary swordsman and philosopher, comes alive through woodcuts that depict his skillful techniques in combat. Meanwhile, tales like "The First Tale of Ishikawa Goemon" transport us to an era filled with intrigue and adventure. Nature plays a significant role in many woodcuts; shellfish glisten under soft light while swallows soar against a summer-like moon backdrop adorned with peach blossoms. These scenes remind us to appreciate the beauty around us even in simple moments. Woodcuts continue to be cherished for their ability to transport viewers into different worlds through intricate details carved onto wooden blocks.