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Utagawa Kunisada II
The Sumida River in Colors of Spring1863

Not on view
Book cover with teal-blue allover seal-script pattern on textured off-white paper, with a handwritten Chinese title label affixed near the top
Woodblock-printed Japanese playbill or broadsheet with dense columns of black Chinese and Japanese characters on aged, worn paper with torn edges.
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in an interior: an armored male figure kneeling at left gestures toward a woman in layered robes seated atop a tansu chest at right, with sparse hand-applied color in yellow and pink; columns of Japanese cursive script border the scene on multiple sides
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in court robes seated on a wooden veranda, with a third smaller figure in patterned kimono in the foreground; sparse hand-applied color in pink and green; columns of Japanese calligraphy at left; garden with trees visible in background.
Japanese woodblock print, standing male figure in patterned robes carrying swords on his back, set in a garden with bamboo fence, stepping stones, and pine trees; soft pink wash in the background; columns of Japanese calligraphy at upper right
Japanese woodblock-printed page with columns of kana text surrounding a central illustration depicting a coastal seascape with waves, and at right, a tall lantern or beacon structure on a table beside a pine tree; red seal impression visible.
Japanese woodblock print page with black ink on aged paper, depicting four figures in patterned robes in an outdoor setting with trees; columns of hiragana and kanji text surround the illustration on multiple sides.
Japanese woodblock print with sparse orange color accent; a woman in kimono holds a long-handled brush or broom at a veranda, surrounded by columns of cursive Japanese script above and below the image.
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in patterned kimono seated in an interior; a woman at left and a man at right, with a small brazier, lacquerware, and a hanging lantern with a circular crest visible; columns of Japanese text border the composition; faded ink with light brown staining
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in patterned kimono: one reclines while writing, the other stands holding a scroll, with pink accent color on a fan; columns of hiragana text fill the upper left and lower margins, landscape visible in background panel.
Woodblock-printed Japanese book page with a small illustration at upper left depicting a lantern stand, low table, and landscape with mountains; remainder of page filled with dense columns of cursive Japanese script.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white, a standing figure in a floral kimono and striped hakama gestures upward toward swallows in flight; interior setting with shelving, decorative objects, and columns of hiragana text throughout.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white, a woman in a richly patterned kimono seated on a checkered floor mat, with a floral-patterned cushion behind her; a latticed window and hanging scroll visible in the background; columns of Japanese cursive script throughout
Japanese woodblock print, monochrome, standing male figure in patterned kimono with geometric design, holding an object, surrounded by columns of Japanese cursive script (kuzushiji) above and below.
Japanese woodblock print, a standing woman in patterned kimono holding a yellow cloth overhead, beside a stone lantern amid dark trees; columns of Japanese cursive script fill the background and right margin, with a single kanji character circled on her garment.
Japanese woodblock print showing two standing figures in patterned robes, one holding a sword, with columns of Japanese cursive script filling the lower left and upper right margins, pine trees in the background.
Japanese woodblock print in black and pale pink on cream paper; a standing armored figure with swords looms over two fallen figures below, surrounded by columns of cursive Japanese script on left, right, and center.
Japanese woodblock print, largely monochrome with traces of green, depicting three figures near a bamboo fence: a crouching figure in plaid robes at center, a standing woman in kimono at left, and a seated figure at right, with columns of hiragana text filling the lower portion.
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in patterned robes in a nighttime outdoor scene, one standing and one crouching with a sword, pink accent on the crouching figure's garment, columns of Japanese cursive script throughout, crescent moon visible in dark sky above.
Japanese woodblock-printed page with hand-applied green pigment; a barefoot figure in patterned clothing bends forward near a bamboo fence under a crescent moon; dense columns of cursive Japanese script fill the surrounding page.
Japanese woodblock print, a figure crouching amid broken bamboo stalks before a lattice fence, with green-tinted bamboo grove above; columns of Japanese cursive script fill the lower half of the page.
Japanese woodblock print page with two standing figures in patterned kimono, one carrying a child with pink accents on the back; a vessel at right; columns of cursive Japanese script surrounding the illustration.
Japanese woodblock print cover page with columns of brushwritten Japanese text above a large circle enclosing additional calligraphy and a small illustration of a wooden stand or rack holding a flat implement, with a pale yellow accent; sparse line-drawn border along edges.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a standing woman in layered kimono with orange floral, blue, and patterned fabrics, holding a pink latticed box; columns of Japanese calligraphy at left and right.
Printed Japanese text document on aged, worn paper with dark edges, featuring multiple columns of vertical Japanese script with larger characters forming a title at upper right.
Woodblock-printed Japanese book page with a framed illustration of a windswept pine tree at top, surrounded by columns of Japanese text in kana and kanji script below and vertical title characters at upper left.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white with a small red accent, depicting four figures in patterned robes; one kneels at lower center, two stand behind, and a fourth gestures dramatically at upper left; columns of Japanese cursive script at upper center and lower right, with a red seal.
Japanese woodblock print with columns of cursive script at top and bottom margins; two figures in patterned robes in an interior setting, one standing over the other who reclines on the floor with disheveled hair; small candle at lower left; latticed window and furnishings in background.
Japanese woodblock print with columns of cursive kana text surrounding a central scene of two armored figures in close combat, one standing over the other, with a small flame in red at upper right; black ink with sparse red accents on aged paper.
Japanese woodblock print in black ink with a small red accent, depicting multiple figures in dynamic combat poses holding weapons including spears and swords, surrounded by columns of cursive Japanese script throughout the composition.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a warrior in elaborate patterned robes wielding a sword above a prone figure on a raised veranda; columns of cursive Japanese script fill the upper corners and lower portion of the composition, with faint pink accents.
Japanese woodblock print page with a reclining figure in a patterned kimono, viewed from below a latticed ceiling structure, surrounded by columns of cursive Japanese script.
Japanese woodblock print, lightly hand-colored, depicting a woman in a patterned kimono standing on a veranda railing with a hanging lantern and pine branches; columns of Japanese cursive script at left and lower right.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white; a robed figure crouching on a veranda beside a stone lantern, with patterned garments and face partially covered; pine tree and architectural elements in background; columns of Japanese script throughout the lower portion.
Japanese woodblock print with columns of kana text surrounding a central scene of a standing figure in patterned robes over a fallen figure with striped leggings; sparse color accents in pink and red on aged paper.
Japanese woodblock print, a woman in a patterned kimono leans forward grasping a bamboo fence, with columns of Japanese cursive script filling the lower portion and margins; red publisher's seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print with two figures among grasses: a standing woman in patterned robes with long unbound hair, her back turned, and a seated male figure in layered robes looking upward. Columns of hiragana text surround the composition on all sides.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white, two figures in patterned robes amid flowing dark hair or smoke, surrounded by columns of cursive Japanese script above and below.
Japanese woodblock print, black and white, two figures in traditional dress seated in an interior with a kettle and brazier at left; columns of cursive Japanese script fill the upper portion and margins.
Japanese woodblock print with a seated figure in a patterned kimono, surrounded by dense columns of cursive Japanese script; architectural elements and garden visible in the upper background.
Japanese woodblock print depicting two figures in formal patterned robes with family crests, one crouching low, set against a landscape background with trees and buildings; columns of Japanese text at upper right and left; black ink with traces of color on aged paper.
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in patterned robes: a seated woman with long hair holds a fan, while a child leans against a dark lacquered box nearby; a kite floats upper right, with columns of Japanese text at right margin.
Japanese woodblock print in black and white, three figures in patterned robes on a boat with stylized waves below; one figure kneels while two stand behind; trees and buildings in background; vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy at upper left and right.
Woodblock-printed Japanese page with vertical columns of Japanese text filling the interior of a rounded rectangular frame, suggesting a tray or basket shape. Plants with broad leaves and a small flowering branch are depicted at the base and upper left corner. A square seal with geometric design appears at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print with columns of black brushed text above a circular vignette depicting a bust-length figure in patterned kimono with an elaborate hair ornament, hand raised to chin; additional Japanese calligraphy fills the circle's interior.
Japanese woodblock print, full-length figure of a man in a vivid turquoise outer robe over dark blue hakama, holding a large bundled object; vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy at right and left, with a framed inscription at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print, two figures in patterned robes seated in a small wooden boat on stylized waves, one holding an oar; bamboo at upper left, landscape in background; columns of Japanese text throughout
Author
Utagawa Kunisada II
Japan, 1823-1880
Author
Ryūtei Tanehiko II
Japan, 1804-1868
Title
The Sumida River in Colors of Spring
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1863
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Twenty-four woodblock print illustrations
Dimensions
Each sheet: 6 15/16 x 4 5/8 in. (17.62 x 11.75 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Chuck Bowdlear, Ph.D., and John Borozan, M.A.
Accession Number
M.2000.105.174.1-.2
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
Japanese Art