歌川国芳 - 百人の詩人による百首の歌 - 約1845–1848年 - 日本木版画 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi's original Edo-period woodblock print from the Taiheiki Heroes series, 'KUNIYOSHI - 100 Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets' (c.1845–48), Ōban size ca. 36 × 24 cm, in good condition with original colours.
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Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), signed Ichiyūsai Kuniyoshi ga (一勇斎国芳画)
Title: Ki no Tsurayuki の詩: Karukaya Dōshin と Ishidōmaru (紀貫之 刈萱道心 石働丸)
Series: Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu – Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (小倉擬百人一首), No. 35
Date: 日本、1845–48年頃（江戸時代後期）
Publisher: Ibaya Senzaburō (Dansendō)
Carver: Hori Fusajirō (彫工房次郎)
Text: Ryūkatei Tanekazu (柳下亭種員)
Format: Ōban, 約36 × 24 cm
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CONDITION
All colors retain their original vibrancy. The dark colors are very well preserved. The paper has a very light backing (Edo Paper). Some minor repairs are noted. Please check the images!
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THE SCENE
The upper panel carries one of the most famous poems of the classical canon, by the court poet Ki no Tsurayuki (c. 868–945):
The depths of the hearts of humankind cannot be known. But in my birthplace the plum blossoms smell the same as in the years gone by.
Below it, Kuniyoshi sets the poem against a medieval legend. Katō Shigeuji, a warrior-lord from Tsukushi in Kyushu, gave up his domain, climbed Mount Kōya and became the monk Karukaya Dōshin. Years later his young son Ishidōmaru went searching for him across the mountain. When the boy found him, the father would not reveal who he was. In the end he relented, but made his son promise to keep the truth from his mother.
The link to the poem is the theme of a hidden heart: like the speaker in Tsurayuki's verse, the boy cannot know what is truly in his father's mind. The design shows Ishidōmaru pleading with the monk and tugging at his robe, while the father looks down, torn between his vows and his child.
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About the Taiheiki Heroes Series:
The Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu is one of the few series in which the three leading masters of the 1840s worked side by side: Kuniyoshi designed 51 sheets, Hiroshige 35 and Kunisada 14. Instead of portraying the classical poets themselves, each print pairs one of the hundred poems with a scene from history, legend or kabuki, and the viewer is invited to work out the connection, almost like a riddle. A short narrative text on each sheet tells the story behind the picture. Kuniyoshi's contributions are known for their strong figure compositions and storytelling, and each sheet joins a classical poem to a dramatic tale.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), signed Ichiyūsai Kuniyoshi ga (一勇斎国芳画)
Title: Ki no Tsurayuki の詩: Karukaya Dōshin と Ishidōmaru (紀貫之 刈萱道心 石働丸)
Series: Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu – Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (小倉擬百人一首), No. 35
Date: 日本、1845–48年頃（江戸時代後期）
Publisher: Ibaya Senzaburō (Dansendō)
Carver: Hori Fusajirō (彫工房次郎)
Text: Ryūkatei Tanekazu (柳下亭種員)
Format: Ōban, 約36 × 24 cm
________________________________________________
CONDITION
All colors retain their original vibrancy. The dark colors are very well preserved. The paper has a very light backing (Edo Paper). Some minor repairs are noted. Please check the images!
________________________________________________
THE SCENE
The upper panel carries one of the most famous poems of the classical canon, by the court poet Ki no Tsurayuki (c. 868–945):
The depths of the hearts of humankind cannot be known. But in my birthplace the plum blossoms smell the same as in the years gone by.
Below it, Kuniyoshi sets the poem against a medieval legend. Katō Shigeuji, a warrior-lord from Tsukushi in Kyushu, gave up his domain, climbed Mount Kōya and became the monk Karukaya Dōshin. Years later his young son Ishidōmaru went searching for him across the mountain. When the boy found him, the father would not reveal who he was. In the end he relented, but made his son promise to keep the truth from his mother.
The link to the poem is the theme of a hidden heart: like the speaker in Tsurayuki's verse, the boy cannot know what is truly in his father's mind. The design shows Ishidōmaru pleading with the monk and tugging at his robe, while the father looks down, torn between his vows and his child.
________________________________________________
About the Taiheiki Heroes Series:
The Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu is one of the few series in which the three leading masters of the 1840s worked side by side: Kuniyoshi designed 51 sheets, Hiroshige 35 and Kunisada 14. Instead of portraying the classical poets themselves, each print pairs one of the hundred poems with a scene from history, legend or kabuki, and the viewer is invited to work out the connection, almost like a riddle. A short narrative text on each sheet tells the story behind the picture. Kuniyoshi's contributions are known for their strong figure compositions and storytelling, and each sheet joins a classical poem to a dramatic tale.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
王朝様式/時代
Edo Period (1600-1868)
原産国
Japan
帰属
Original
作品タイトル
KUNIYOSHI - 100 Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets - c. 1845–48 - Japanese Woodblock
コンディション
Good condition
来歴
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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