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Kawanabe Kyōsai
Pictures by Kyōsai, Vol. 11860

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Japanese woodblock print from a bound book, four figures in colorful kimonos seen from behind, facing a large violet-and-white patterned theatrical curtain
Japanese woodblock print of a warrior in elaborate armor, lunging forward with a naginata raised overhead and a curved sword at the hip, wearing layered robes in red, purple, and blue with fur accents; columns of Japanese calligraphy at left and right.
Woodblock print page with hand-applied color, depicting three figures in traditional Japanese dress carrying loads near a wooden stall at top, and three snarling animal figures—possibly dogs or foxes—in the lower half, with columns of Japanese cursive script scattered throughout
Japanese woodblock print, two fighting dogs atop a struggling cluster of armored figures in purple, green, and red robes, with bold outlines and flat color; vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy at upper right
Japanese woodblock print from a bound book, a wild-haired figure in a purple patterned robe and teal trousers recoiling amid red flames and bamboo poles, with vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy at left.
Woodblock print page from a Japanese illustrated book, depicting four figures in teal, pink, and black robes engaged in calligraphy and writing; one long-nosed tengu figure leans over a large sheet of brushwork characters, while others hold scrolls or write at a low desk; columns of Japanese cursive script appear at left and upper right.
Woodblock print page depicting multiple acrobatic performers in green and red robes, balancing and climbing on tall bamboo poles beneath a paper parasol, with a juggler and basket of balls at lower right.
Woodblock print page from a bound Japanese book, depicting four figures in teal and blue robes performing juggling and balancing acts with bamboo poles, swords, and fans, rendered in fluid outline with flat color washes.
Japanese woodblock print from a bound book, depicting a large pink octopus dominating the composition, its tentacles wrapping around two human figures — one robed in green below and one lightly clothed figure at right holding an arrow. Columns of Japanese calligraphy appear at left and upper right. Color printed with flat washes of pink, green, and blue.
Artist or Maker
Kawanabe Kyōsai
Title
Pictures by Kyōsai, Vol. 1
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
1860
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Illustrated book; color woodblock prints
Dimensions
9 x 6 5/16 x 1/2 in. (22.9 x 16.0 x 1.2 cm)
Credit Line
Herbert R. Cole Collection
Accession Number
M.84.31.528
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
Japanese Art