国貞Kunisada, 国芳Kuniyoshi, 英楽Eiraku, 広重Hiroshige, 清親Kiyochika - Series of Ukiyo-e No10,11,12 : 浮世絵大系 - 1976

This is a beautiful ukiyo-e art book collection published by Shueisha, featuring intricate reproductions of traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th to the 19th century, depicting landscapes, historical tales, theatrical scenes, and beautiful women.
This collection showcases vibrant artwork on each cover, providing a comprehensive introduction to the beauty and meticulous detail of ukiyo-e.

"The Series of Ukiyo-e" 浮世絵大系 is a magnificent complete collection spanning 250 years of ukiyo-e masterpieces, totaling 17 volumes, published by Shueisha in 1976.
This lot is No10.11,12 in totaling 17.

No10; Utagawa Kunisada/Kuniyoshi/Eiraku

Utagawa Kunisada
Utagawa Kunisada was a prominent ukiyo-e artist from the late Edo period and a key figure of the Utagawa school. He is especially known for his bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women) and yakusha-e (portraits of kabuki actors). Kunisada later took on the name "Toyokuni III" and was extremely popular during his time, recognized for his prolific output of works.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a leading ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period, known for his dynamic warrior prints, as well as depictions of animals and supernatural beings. He also created satirical works that commented on the societal trends of his time. His bold, humorous style continues to attract many admirers today.

Utagawa Eiraku
Utagawa Eiraku was an ukiyo-e artist of the Utagawa school, known primarily for his bijin-ga and yakusha-e. Although not as well-known as other major artists of the time, his works exhibit a blend of Utagawa school traditions and his own unique style. His output was relatively limited compared to his contemporaries.

No11: Hiroshige
Utagawa Hiroshige was a late Edo period ukiyo-e artist famous for his landscape prints. His most iconic works include "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō" and "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." Hiroshige's delicate use of color and composition in capturing the beauty of nature earned him acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

No12: Kiyochika
Kobayashi Kiyochika was an ukiyo-e artist active during the Meiji period, often called "the last ukiyo-e master." He is known for his "light ray pictures" (kōsenga), which depicted modern landscapes and urban life with a realistic touch. Influenced by Western art, Kiyochika's works reflect the spirit of a new era and the modernization of Japan.

These books come in hardcover format and are protected by a vinyl cover.

Dimensions : Each 29X22X3cm
Weight: Each spprox.1280g Total approx. 3900g
Total weight is approx.4kg, so please understand the shipping cost is higher than usual.

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