Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) — Ishibe: Ohan — from the series “Fifty-Three Stations of the - Paper - Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Japan - Late Edo period
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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), original late-Edo period woodblock print on paper, Ishibe: Ohan from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō, c. 1850s, 35.7 × 24.5 cm, Japan.
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Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) — Ishibe: Ohan — from the series “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” — Edo woodblock print, c. 1850s
Description
A refined bijin (female role) portrait by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada), created around the 1850s as part of the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō series.
This design represents “Ishibe: Ohan,” a kabuki female role depicted in a mitate (imaginary or symbolic reinterpretation) format, common in actor-print series of the period.
The character Ohan is portrayed with a poised, gentle expression, elaborate coiffure, and richly patterned kimono—hallmarks of Kunisada’s mature bijin style.
Behind her, the tranquil roofs and trees evoke the landscape of Ishibe, adding atmospheric depth and situating the scene along the historic Tōkaidō route.
Well-printed with attractive colors and fine details.
A desirable example for collectors of kunisada bijin-e and mid-19th-century kabuki-related prints.
Condition:Trimming
Artist Biography (English)
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada, 1786–1865)
One of the most prolific and celebrated ukiyo-e masters of the late Edo period.
Highly regarded for his actor portraits and bijin works, Kunisada defined the visual culture of his era with expressive characters, vivid patterns, and elegant compositions. His prints remain essential to collectors worldwide.
After payment is confirmed, the item will be delivered to you within 10 to 14 days.
Please note that any VAT or import duties charged by your country’s customs will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Thank you for bidding with this understanding.
Your winning item will be carefully packed and shipped via EMS to ensure safe delivery.
Seller's Story
Gallery SOBIAN (奏美庵) is a Kyoto–based gallery specializing in Japanese ukiyoe prints, woodblock prints, modern prints, and carefully selected works of contemporary art.
Our focus is on presenting pieces where traditional technique and modern sensibility quietly meet—a harmony that reflects the unique depth of Japanese aesthetics.
Our mission is to share the beauty of Japan with the world through art.
Not in a grand or dramatic way, but in the way Japanese beauty naturally reveals itself: through subtlety, atmosphere, and the quiet presence that lives within each work.
We have welcomed many international collectors who value authenticity and refined minimalism.
They often tell us that our pieces “do not need many words”—and this reflects our philosophy as well.
True beauty speaks in silence.
Every artwork on CATAWIKI is personally selected by the owner, whose sensibility has been shaped through years of engaging with both traditional prints and contemporary artistic expression.
We offer works that stand at the intersection of history, craft, and modern aesthetic clarity.
Through these curated selections, Gallery SOBIAN seeks to connect people around the world with the essence of Japanese culture, one artwork at a time.
It is our hope that each piece will become a quiet companion, enriching the life and space of its new owner.
“To carry the beauty of Japan to the world, through carefully chosen works.”
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) — Ishibe: Ohan — from the series “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” — Edo woodblock print, c. 1850s
Description
A refined bijin (female role) portrait by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada), created around the 1850s as part of the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō series.
This design represents “Ishibe: Ohan,” a kabuki female role depicted in a mitate (imaginary or symbolic reinterpretation) format, common in actor-print series of the period.
The character Ohan is portrayed with a poised, gentle expression, elaborate coiffure, and richly patterned kimono—hallmarks of Kunisada’s mature bijin style.
Behind her, the tranquil roofs and trees evoke the landscape of Ishibe, adding atmospheric depth and situating the scene along the historic Tōkaidō route.
Well-printed with attractive colors and fine details.
A desirable example for collectors of kunisada bijin-e and mid-19th-century kabuki-related prints.
Condition:Trimming
Artist Biography (English)
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada, 1786–1865)
One of the most prolific and celebrated ukiyo-e masters of the late Edo period.
Highly regarded for his actor portraits and bijin works, Kunisada defined the visual culture of his era with expressive characters, vivid patterns, and elegant compositions. His prints remain essential to collectors worldwide.
After payment is confirmed, the item will be delivered to you within 10 to 14 days.
Please note that any VAT or import duties charged by your country’s customs will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Thank you for bidding with this understanding.
Your winning item will be carefully packed and shipped via EMS to ensure safe delivery.
Seller's Story
Gallery SOBIAN (奏美庵) is a Kyoto–based gallery specializing in Japanese ukiyoe prints, woodblock prints, modern prints, and carefully selected works of contemporary art.
Our focus is on presenting pieces where traditional technique and modern sensibility quietly meet—a harmony that reflects the unique depth of Japanese aesthetics.
Our mission is to share the beauty of Japan with the world through art.
Not in a grand or dramatic way, but in the way Japanese beauty naturally reveals itself: through subtlety, atmosphere, and the quiet presence that lives within each work.
We have welcomed many international collectors who value authenticity and refined minimalism.
They often tell us that our pieces “do not need many words”—and this reflects our philosophy as well.
True beauty speaks in silence.
Every artwork on CATAWIKI is personally selected by the owner, whose sensibility has been shaped through years of engaging with both traditional prints and contemporary artistic expression.
We offer works that stand at the intersection of history, craft, and modern aesthetic clarity.
Through these curated selections, Gallery SOBIAN seeks to connect people around the world with the essence of Japanese culture, one artwork at a time.
It is our hope that each piece will become a quiet companion, enriching the life and space of its new owner.
“To carry the beauty of Japan to the world, through carefully chosen works.”
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late Edo period
No. of items
1
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Paper
Height
35.7 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Title of artwork
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) — Ishibe: Ohan — from the series “Fifty-Three Stations of the
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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