Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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A triptych Uto Yasukata chugi den, “The Tale of Faithful Uto Yasukata.” Shows Shogun Taro Taira no Yoshikado (centre); Princess Takiyasha right); and Uto Yasukata and his wife (far left) turning into birds. Set in the ruins of Soma Palace. Takiyasha releases a ghost from a cauldron. A difficult triptych to interpret. (More information is available on the Lyon collection website: woodblockprints.org.) Published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke (Tsujibun) 1852-53.

 

Fine impression and colour. Small edge binding holes on centre sheet, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

 

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    Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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    Raiko and his four retainers: from left to right, Sakata no Kintoki, Usui no Sadamitsu, Watanabe no Tsuna and Urabe no Suyetake on Oyeyama, “Devil’s Mountain.” Shows Raiko having just decapitated the giant head of the demon Shuten-doji which then descended upon his helmet. Unidentified publisher, 1858.

     

    Fine impression. Very good colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga

     

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      Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA ( 1822-1866 )



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      Takamatsu Naizen and Tateshina Danjo Masatada grappling during the Battle of Kawanakajima in the mid 16th century. They are heavily entwined in the red ribbons of the standards. Published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke in 1857.

      Fine impression and colour. Light album backing, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya.

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        Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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        Minamoto no Yoshitsune, on the right holding a large bow, and Benkei, in the centre, face a large white dragon which emerges amongst lightning bolts from the Koromo River at the battle of Takadachi in 1187. Bunji sannen Oshu Takadachi kassen Koromogawa yori hakuryu ten e noboru. Published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke (Kinshodo), 1857. A fine design.

         

         

        Fine impression and colour with mica applied to the dragon and silver rain. Very slight trimming, otherwise fine condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

         

         

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          Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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          Higuchi no Jiro Kanemitsu, a retainer of Kiso no Yoshinaka, in the Kiso Mountains encounters a giant white baboon (ohishi) which has been terrorising the countryside and attacks it with a long bamboo spear. The creature hangs from a tree with one of Kanemitsu’s followers in its mouth. Published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke (Kinshodo), 1858.

           

           

          Very fine impression and colour. Fine condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

           

           

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            Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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            A dramatic triptych: Kyokyaku Suikoden no uchi: Kogakure no Kiritaro yojutsu o motte sugata o kakasu. The Kyokyaku Suikoden: Kogakure no Kiritaro hiding himself by using witchcraft. The snake, with Kiritaro standing on him, has emanated from the kago in the centre sheet to the confusion of the three attackers: Waniguchi Jinsuke (centre) and Masakino Torazo and Kazama Hanjiro. A stream of rats is emitted from the snake’s mouth. I have not been able to source this story. Published by Kameya Iwakuchi, 1861. Rare.

             

            Fine impression. Very good colour. Sumi marks au verso showing through slightly, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

             

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              Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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              Yoshida Sadaemon Kanesada slicing arrows in half with his sword from a set Gishi Meimei jitsu den, “Biographies of Loyal Followers [aka The 47 Ronin].” The series published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke, 1860.

               

              Extremely fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

               

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                Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                One of the Eight Dog Heroes, Satomi Yoshizane, seated surrounded by a dragon, thunderbolts and waves. From a set Dai Nippon goketsu Suikoden, “Great Japanese Heroes of the Popular Suikoden.” The set (?) published by Shimizuya Tsuejiro, c. 1843-5.

                 

                 

                Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                 

                 

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                  Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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                  The young Kintaro, aka, Kintoki, Sakata Kaidomaru. He is shown fighting a giant carp in a waterfall from a series: Honcho musha kagami, Kintaro, “ Mirror of Warriors of Our Country, Kintaro.” This child of superhuman strength is often depicted with the animals living on Ashigara mountain where he honed his fighting skills and was spotted by Minamoto Yorimitsu (944-1021), under whom he went on to serve.Yoshitsuya was a pupil of Kuniyoshi and this print can be compared to a famous design by Kuniyoshi of the same subject published in 1836. Published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke, 7/1856.

                   

                   

                  Very good impression and colour. Slight creasing, otherwise good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                   

                   

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                    Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)


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                    An extremely rare print by this pupil of Kuniyoshi: Nobori ryu; kudari ryu, “Dragon going up [in the sky]; dragon going down [to the earth].” The most popular of Japanese subjects, printed in sumi and red. Published by Shimizuya Tsunejiro, 1849-50. This is the first time I have I catalogued this design.

                     

                    Very good impression and colour. Minor creasing and slight adhesive mark at right edge. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                     

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                      Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                      Oeyama Shuten doji. Shows Minamoto no Raiko and his four retainers, from left to right: Sakata no Kintoki, Usui no Sadamitsu, Watanabe no Tsuna and Urabe no Suyetake on Oyeyama, “Devil’s Mountain.” In the year 995 the Emperor commanded Raiko to kill the beast who had been kidnapping and eating young maidens around Kyoto. They accomplished this by dressing as priests and getting Shuten-doji incapacitated with alcohol. Raiko has just decapitated the giant head of the demon which then descends on his helmet which saves him. Published 1855 by Kiya Sojiro . A fine design.

                       

                       

                      Fine impression and colour. Expert edge repair at top right edge of first sheet, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                       

                       

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                        Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                        A triptych showing the defeated generals Shin Chunagon Taira no Tomomori and Sagami Goro Tokiuji of the Taira Clan, having committed suicide, at the bottom of the sea near Yashima Dan-no-Ura in 1185. The Taira were defeated by the Minamoto led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Tomomori facilitated his drowning by tying a giant anchor to himself. A large dragon coils around them representing the royal household. Yoshitsuya designed another triptych version of this scene but this interpretation is by far the rarer. Published by Kagaya Kichibei, 1861.

                         

                         

                        Very good impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                         

                         

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                          Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)


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                          A fine design showing the outlaw Yasusuke Hakamadare surrounded by a giant snake amidst falling leaves. He was able to disguise himself using the skins of animals and this translated into the notion that he could transform himself into these creatures or conjure them up as in the case of the battle between Raiko and Hakamadare where he invocates a giant snake. (The subject of another triptych design by Yoshitsuya.) From a rare set: Dai Nihon jutsu zukushi, “An Assortment of Magic in Great Japan.” This talented pupil of Kuniyoshi had a penchant for snakes, and produced some striking prints. Published 1861.

                           

                          Fine impression. Very good colour and condition. Full size with extra paper around. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                           

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                            Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                            The magician Ryuomaru battling with a giant dragon from a set of fine designs: Honcho musha kagami, “Mirror of Warriors of Our Country.” Published 1856-7 by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke. A good pupil of Kuniyoshi.
                              
                            Good impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.
                              
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                              Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                              A fine design showing the outlaw Yasusuke Hakamadare surrounded by a giant snake amidst falling leaves. He was able to disguise himself using the skins of animals and this translated into the notion that he could transform himself into these creatures or conjure them up as in the case of the battle between Raiko and Hakamadare where he invocates a giant snake. (The subject of another triptych design by Yoshitsuya.) From a rare set: Dai Nihon jutsu zukushi, “An Assortment of Magic in Great Japan.” This talented pupil of Kuniyoshi had a penchant for snakes, and produced some striking prints. Published 1861.

                               

                               

                              Fine impression and colour. Slight trimming, otherwise fine condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                               

                               

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                                Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)



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                                A triptych with title Taiheike Yakiyama-Goye no zue, “Picture of the Slope of Burning Mountain in the Taiheiki.” Shows the Japanese Daimyo Sato Masakiyo (Kato Kiyomasa), who was a leading general in Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s invasion of Korea, far left, and his men encountering a monstrous serpent surrounded by bats, tengu and flying goblins on a haunted mountain. Published by Kagaya Kichibei, 1861.

                                 

                                Fine impression, colour and condition. A lovely copy of this triptych. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

                                 

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                                  Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)




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                                  A triptych showing Minamoto no Yorimitsu (aka Raiko, 948-1021) trying to capture the notorious thief Hakamadare Yasusuke. Kijutsu Hakamadare o karamen to su. Yorimitsu is seen with his cohorts Urabe Suetake, Hirai Yasumasa, and Watanabe Tsuna. On the right Hakamadare attempts to evade capture by magically conjuring up a battle between a giant snake and a bear. Published 1858 by Tsutaya Kichizo.
                                   
                                   
                                  Very good impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya.
                                   
                                   
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                                    Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (Active mid 19th century)




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                                    A triptych with title: Ryozoku shinzan yojutsu kurabe no zu, “A Picture of the Two Enemies in a Witchcraft Match in the Deep Mountain.” Shows Hakamadare Yasusuke and Kidomaru fighting with magic. Yoshitoshi designed a vertical diptych of the same subject in 1887. Published 1860 by Tsutaya Kichizo. A wonderful design.

                                     

                                     

                                    Very good impression and colour. Slight trimming and minor corner defects, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya.

                                     

                                     

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                                      Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA ( 1822-1866 )



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                                      A triptych with title Taiheiki Yakiyama-Goye no zue, “Picture of the Slope of Burning Mountain in the Taiheiki.” Sato Masakiyo ( = Kato Kiyomasa ), far left, and his men encountering a monstrous serpent surrounded by bats and flying goblins on a haunted mountain . Published by Kagaya Kichibei, 5/1861.

                                      Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

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                                        Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA ( 1822-1866 )



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                                        Amidst lightning bolts a large white dragon emerges from the Koromo River before Yoshitsune and his followers at the battle of Takatachi in Mutsu Province in 1187. Yoshitsune’s loyal retainer, Benkei, is in the centre wearing a white monk’s cowl and holding his personal standard with Buddhist prayer wheel on the top. To the right is Yoshitsune in full armour. Published by Kinshodo in 1857. A fine design.

                                        Very fine impression with mica applied to the dragon. Fine colour and condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

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                                          Utagawa YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)


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                                          A set of 8 prints showing actors as firefighters: Edo no hana yoru no nigiwai, “Flowers of Edo, Excitement at Night.” It’s generally catalogued as having 8 designs, however the MFA Boston has a design not shown here: acc. no. 11.37798, so it seems there are 9 or 10 in complete set. It looks like there was originally a triptych published with the title showing the actors Ichikawa Kodanji IV (left), Kawarazaki Gonjuro I (centre), Nakamura Shikan IV (right) and then extra sheets were added which can be assembled as desired. Each sheet with hand-splashed gofun (oxidised) in the sky to resemble flying embers or sparks from the fires. Firemen were notorious for their rowdy behaviour and rivalrous nature leading to open hostility with other groups such as sumo wrestlers. Fires were a constant threat due to the building materials used, and firefighters were not above starting fires themselves in order to be the first on the scene (especially if they were in the construction business). Published by Ebiya Rinnosuke, 1860. Exceptional printing and designs on the thick, quilted cotton-soaked firefighters’ jackets (hikeshi-banten).

                                           

                                          Fine impressions and colour. Minor marks, otherwise fine condition. Signed Icheisai Yoshitsuya ga on each sheet.

                                           

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                                            Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)


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                                            A print from a set of three with title: Sanshibai mitate tako, “Parody of the Three Plays Shown as Kites”. Shows various kite designs together with accoutrements to kite flying. The actors image/s together with other clues gave the name of the play which would have been obvious to the public at the time. Published 1862. Unidentified publisher. The only time I have recorded this print.

                                            Good impression and colour. Some soil and small restorations, otherwise good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

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                                              Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)


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                                              A print from a set of three with title: Sanshibai mitate tako, “Parody of the Three Plays Shown as Kites”. Shows various kite designs together with accoutrements to kite flying. The actors image/s together with other clues gave the name of the play which would have been obvious to the public at the time. Published 1862. Unidentified publisher. The only time I have recorded this print.

                                              Good impression and colour. Some soil and small restorations, otherwise good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga.

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                                                Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA (active mid-19th century)



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                                                A triptych with title: Ryozoku shinzan yojutsu kurabe no zu, “A Picture of the Two Enemies in a Witchcraft Match in the Deep Mountain”. Shows Hakamadare Yasusuke and Kidomaru fighting with magic. Yoshitoshi designed a vertical diptych of the same subject in 1887. Published 1860 by Tsutaya Kichizo. A wonderful design.

                                                Very good impression and colour. Slight trimming and minor corner defects, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya.

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                                                  Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)



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                                                  A triptych showing Ushiwakamaru (the young Minamoto Yoshitsune) holding the spear of Ise Saburo Yoshimori as he and his compatriots pass over Yahagi Bridge. From a set of triptychs Bidan musha hakkei, “Eight Views from Fine Tales of Warriors.” This being Descending Geese at Yahagi Bridge. Published 2/1868 by Kinseido. In fact this is based on an earlier version of this subject designed by Utagawa Yoshitsuya in 1861.

                                                  Very good impression, colour and condition. Signed Ikkaisai Yoshitoshi hitsu.

                                                   

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                                                    Utagawa YOSHIHARU (1828-1888)


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                                                    A fearsome beast looking over the shoulder of Senkaiji Chojun. One of a set Suikoden goketsu kagami, “Mirror of Heroes of the Suikoden.” The set published in conjuction with Yoshitaki and Yoshitsuya by Yamaguchiya Tobei, 1856.

                                                     

                                                    Fine impression of the first edition with variegated cartouche. Fine colour. Trimmed at bottom, otherwise fine condition. Signed Ichibaisai Yoshiharu ga.

                                                     

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                                                      Artists

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                                                      Kyogado ASHIKUNI ( Fl. c. 1807 – 1818 )
                                                      Gigado ASHIYUKI ( Fl. c. 1814 – 1833 )

                                                      Ki BAITEI ( 1734 – 1810 )
                                                      Takizawa BAKIN ( 1767 – 1848 )
                                                      Ono BAKUFU ( 1888 – 1976 )
                                                      Georges BIGOT ( 1860 – 1927 )
                                                      Kawamura BUMPO ( 1779 – 1821 )
                                                      Ippitsusai BUNCHO ( Fl. c. 1765 – 1792 )

                                                      Toyohara CHIKANOBU ( 1838 – 1912 )
                                                      Kishi CHIKUDO ( 1826 – 1897 )
                                                      Tsubaki CHINZAN ( 1801 – 1854 )
                                                      Eishosai CHOKI ( Fl. c. 1756 – 1808 ). See also SHIKO

                                                      Rekisentei EIRI ( Fl. c. 1790 – 1800 )
                                                      Keisai EISEN ( 1790 – 1848 )
                                                      Hosoda EISHI ( 1756 – 1829 )
                                                      Hosoda EISHO ( Fl. c. 1780 – 1800 )
                                                      Ichirakutei EISUI ( Fl. c. 1790 – 1823 )
                                                      Kikugawa EIZAN ( 1787 – 1867 )

                                                      Hirano HAKUHO ( 1879 – 1957 )

                                                      Elizabeth KEITH ( 1887 – 1956 )
                                                      Imao KEINEN ( 1845 – 1924 )

                                                      Yashima GAKUTEI ( 1786 – 1868 )
                                                      Ogata GEKKO ( 1859 – 1920 )
                                                      Adachi GINKO ( Fl. c. 1847 – 1897 )
                                                      Matsumura GOSHUN ( 1752 – 1811 )
                                                      GYOSAI. See Kawanabe KYOSAI

                                                      Hirano HAKUHO ( 1879 – 1957 )
                                                      Suzuki HARUNOBU ( 1724 – 1770 )
                                                      Kawase HASUI ( 1883 – 1957 )
                                                      Kitagawa HIDEMARO ( Fl. c. early 19th century )
                                                      Kinoshita HIRONOBU ( Fl. c. 1851 – 1870 )
                                                      Gosotei HIROSADA ( Fl. c. 1847 – 1863 )
                                                      Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE ( 1797 – 1858 )
                                                      Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE II ( 1826 – 1869 )
                                                      Ando HIROSHIGE III ( 1843 – 1894 )
                                                      Nakamura HOCHU ( Fl. c. late 18th to early 19th century )
                                                      Sakai HOITSU ( 1761 – 1828 )
                                                      Totoya HOKKEI ( 1780 – 1850 )
                                                      Teisai HOKUBA ( 1771 – 1844 )
                                                      Shunkosai HOKUEI (Active 1824-1837)
                                                      Katsushika HOKUGA ( Fl. c. 1830 )
                                                      Shotei HOKUJU ( Fl. c. 1789 – 1818 )
                                                      Katsushika HOKUSAI ( 1760 – 1849 ). Also used numerous other names such as: SORI, SHUNRO, SHINSAI
                                                      Shokosai HOKUSHU ( Fl. c. 1808 – 1832 )

                                                      KEISAI. See Kitao MASAYOSHI
                                                      Suzuki KIITSU ( 1796 – 1858 )
                                                      Kitagawa KIKUMARO ( Fl. c. ? – 1830 ). See TSUKIMARO
                                                      Kobayashi KIYOCHIKA ( 1847 – 1915 )
                                                      Torii KIYOHIRO ( Fl. c. 1737 – 1771 )
                                                      Torii KIYOMASA ( Fl. c. 1700 – 1722 )
                                                      KIYOMINE. See Torii KIYOMITSU II
                                                      Torii KIYOMITSU ( 1735 – 1785 )
                                                      Torii KIYOMITSU II ( 1787 – 1868 ). See KIYOMINE
                                                      Torii KIYONAGA ( 1752 – 1815 )
                                                      Torii KIYONOBU ( 1664 – 1729 )
                                                      Torii KIYONOBU II ( 1706 – 1763 )
                                                      Torii KIYOTSUNE ( Fl. c. 1757 – 1779 )
                                                      Isoda KORYUSAI ( Fl. c. 1767 – 1788 )
                                                      Ohara KOSON ( 1877 – 1945 ). See SHOSON
                                                      Torii KOTONDO ( 1900 – 1976 )
                                                      Toyohara KUNICHIKA ( 1835 – 1900 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNIHIRO ( Fl. c. 1815 – 1843 )
                                                      Ichiunsai KUNIHISA ( 1832 – 1891 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNINAO ( 1793 – 1854 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNISADA ( 1786 – 1865 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNISADA II ( 1823 – 1880 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNISATO ( ? – 1858 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNITERU ( 1808 – 1876 )
                                                      KUNITERU. See Utagawa SADASHIGE
                                                      Utagawa KUNITERU II ( 1829 – 1874 )
                                                      Utagawa KUNIYASU ( 1794 – 1832 )
                                                      Ichiyusai KUNIYOSHI ( 1797 – 1861 )
                                                      Santo KYODEN. See Kitao MASANOBU
                                                      Kawanabe KYOSAI ( 1831 – 1889 ). See GYOSAI

                                                      Okumura MASANOBU ( 1686 – 1764 )
                                                      KitaoMASANOBU ( 1761 – 1816 ). See Santo KYODEN
                                                      Kitao MASAYOSHI ( 1764 – 1824 ). See KEISAI
                                                      Oishi MATORA ( 1794 – 1833 )
                                                      Hishikawa MORONOBU ( Fl. c. 1618 – 1694 )

                                                      Nishimura NANTEI ( 1775 – 1834 )
                                                      Utagawa NOBUKATSU ( Fl. c. 1830 – 1844 )
                                                      Watanabe NOBUKAZU ( Fl. c. late 19th century )

                                                      Hishikawa RYUKOKU ( Fl. c. 1808 – 1816 )
                                                      Jokei RYUKOSAI ( Fl. 1772 – 1816 )

                                                      Gokitei SADAFUSA ( Fl. c. 1825 – 1850 )
                                                      Hasegawa SADAHARU ( Fl. c. 1830 – 1844 )
                                                      Gokotei SADAKAGE ( Fl. c. 1818 – 1844 )
                                                      Utagawa SADAHIDE ( 1807 – 1873 )
                                                      Hasegawa SADANOBU ( 1809 – 1879 )
                                                      Utagawa SADASHIGE ( Fl. c. mid 19th century ). See KUNITERU
                                                      Gofutei SADATORA ( Fl. c. 1825 )
                                                      Yamaguchi SHIGEHARU ( 1803 – 1853 )
                                                      Kitao SHIGEMASA ( 1739 – 1820 )
                                                      Nishimura SHIGENAGA ( 1697 ? – 1756 )
                                                      Nishimura SHIGENOBU ( Fl. c. 1724 – 1735 )
                                                      SHIKO. See Eishosai CHOKI
                                                      Ryuryukyo SHINSAI ( 1764 – 1820 )
                                                      Ito SHINSUI ( 1898 – 1972 )
                                                      Kojima SHOGETSU ( Fl. c. 1880 – 1890 )
                                                      SHOSON. See Ohara KOSON
                                                      Takahashi SHOTEI ( 1871 – 1945 )
                                                      Yamamoto SHOUN ( 1870 – 1965 )
                                                      Yamakawa SHUHO ( 1898 – 1944 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNCHO ( Fl. c. 1780 – 1795 )
                                                      Takehara SHUNCHOSAI ( Fl. c. 1772 – 1801 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUN’EI ( 1762 – 1819 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNKO ( 1743 – 1812 )
                                                      Hishikawa SHUNKYO ( Fl. c. early 19th century )
                                                      Kubo SHUNMAN ( 1757 – 1820 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNSEN ( Fl. c. 1762 – 1830 )
                                                      Natori SHUNSEN ( 1886 – 1960 )
                                                      Gatoken SHUNSHI ( Fl. c. 1820 – 1828 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNSHO ( 1726 – 1792 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNTEI ( 1770 – 1820 )
                                                      Katsukawa SHUNZAN ( Fl. c. 1782 – 1798 )
                                                      Yamaguchi SOKEN ( 1759 – 1834 )

                                                      Ikeno TAIGA ( 1723 – 1776 )
                                                      Katsukawa TERUSHIGE ( Fl. c. 1715 – 1725 )
                                                      Mori TETSUZAN (1775-1841)
                                                      Migita TOSHIHIDE ( 1863 – 1925 )
                                                      Mizuno TOSHIKATA ( 1866 – 1908 )
                                                      Okumura TOSHINOBU ( Fl. c. 1717 – 1750 )
                                                      Utagawa TOYOHARU ( 1735 – 1814 )
                                                      Utagawa TOYOHIRO ( 1773 – 1828 )
                                                      Utagawa TOYOKUNI ( 1769 – 1825 )
                                                      Utagawa TOYOKUNI II ( 1777 – 1835 ). See TOYOSHIGE
                                                      Yamamura TOYONARI ( 1885 – 1942 )
                                                      Ishikawa TOYONOBU ( 1711 – 1785 )
                                                      TOYOSHIGE. See Utagawa TOYOKUNI II
                                                      TSUKIMARO. See Kitagawa KIKUMARO
                                                      Kitano TSUNETOMI ( 1880 – 1947 )

                                                      Toyokawa UMEKUNI ( Fl. c. 1816 – 1826 )
                                                      Kitagawa UTAMARO ( 1753 – 1806 )
                                                      Kitagawa UTAMARO II ( ? – 1831 )

                                                      Inoue YASUJI ( 1864 – 1889 )
                                                      Hiroshi YOSHIDA ( 1876 – 1950 )
                                                      Ipposai YOSHIFUJI ( 1828 – 1887 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHIIKU ( 1833 – 1904 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHIKATA ( Fl. c. 1841 – 1864 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHIKAZU ( Fl. c. 1850 – 1870 )
                                                      Toyokawa YOSHIKUNI ( Fl. c. 1803 – 1840 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHIMUNE ( 1817 – 1880 )
                                                      Ichiyosai YOSHITAKI ( 1841 – 1899 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHITORA ( Fl. c. 1850 – 1880 )
                                                      Taiso YOSHITOSHI ( 1839 – 1892 )
                                                      Utagawa YOSHITSURU ( Fl. c. 1840 – 1850 )
                                                      Ichieisai YOSHITSUYA ( 1822 – 1866 )
                                                      Mori YOSHIYUKI ( 1835 – 1879 )

                                                      Shibata ZESHIN ( 1807 – 1891 )