Utagawa Kuniyoshi and his disciple Tsukioka Yoshitoshi - Challenging Ukiyo-e: From Kuniyoshi to Yoshitoshi / 50th Anniversary Exhibition of Utagawa - 2019

“Challenging Ukiyo-e: From Kuniyoshi to Yoshitoshi” – Exhibition Catalogue.
A richly illustrated and scholarly catalogue exploring the dynamic evolution of ukiyo-e from the late Edo to early Meiji period,
focusing on two visionary masters—Utagawa Kuniyoshi and his disciple Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

Through over 200 color plates, the book traces the transformation of ukiyo-e as it faced modernization,
highlighting Kuniyoshi’s bold warrior prints and humor, alongside Yoshitoshi’s emotional and psychological depth in works such as One Hundred Aspects of the Moon.

Featuring essays by leading art historians, detailed annotations, and a comprehensive chronology,
this catalogue serves as both a visual delight and a key research reference.

Beautifully printed and now out of print, it stands as a major publication for collectors of Japanese art and ukiyo-e scholarship.

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A powerful and elegant record of artistic innovation—an essential volume for admirers of Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi, and Meiji-era printmaking.

223Pages.

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“150th Anniversary Exhibition of Utagawa Kuniyoshi”
Official Exhibition Catalogue

A comprehensive and richly illustrated catalogue devoted to
Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the most imaginative and influential ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo period.

This volume brings together a remarkable range of Kuniyoshi’s works—
warriors, monsters, cats, humorous prints, musha-e, landscapes, and satirical pieces—
showcasing the extraordinary diversity and expressive power that define his legacy.

Highlights

High-resolution color plates of major masterpieces

Essays providing historical, cultural, and technical context

Detailed commentary on Kuniyoshi’s themes, motifs, and innovative compositions

Includes iconic works such as Soma no Furudairi, Suikoden Heroes, and celebrated cat prints

Highly valued among collectors and researchers,
this catalogue is considered one of the most complete modern references on Kuniyoshi’s art.

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An essential addition for any serious collection of ukiyo-e or Edo-period art.

342Pages.