The distinctive brushstrokes of master Toyohara Kunichika, born Arakawa Yasohachi in Edo on June 30, 1835, leave an impressive trail through time. Using a series of artist names such as Beiō, Hōshunrō, Ichiōsai, Kachōrō, Shima Sanjin, and Sōgenshi, he signed his myriad works of art. He flourished during the Meiji period, when he mastered the art of ukiyoe, the "pictures of the flowing world." Together with Tsukioka Yoshitoshi and Kobayashi Kiyochika, he became one of the "Three Outstanding Artists" of their style, shaping the 19th century with their virtuoso artistry.
Kunichika's journey into art began in the studio of Toyohara Chikanobu, where he painted the backs of shuttlecock rackets. Under the mentorship of Utagawa Kunisada, he perfected his artistry and expanded his creativity beyond the boundaries of traditional subjects. In 1869, he made a breakthrough with an impressive series of 22 prints depicting portraits of actors. With the uniqueness of having the sitter's head fill the sheet, far more than in traditional Ōkubi-e, Kunichika created a new style, the Ōgao-e. This approach earned him the title of "Sharaku of the Meiji Period" and solidified his popularity. Despite his fame and artistic recognition, Kunichika was a true Edokko, a child of Edo. He exuded his enthusiasm and passion, both in his art and in his lively lifestyle. He lived in the moment, spent money as fast as he earned it, and appreciated sake to the fullest. Despite his erratic life, which included 103 moves and forty different women, he always remained true to his art.
Today, in an age of technological advancement, we have the privilege of reproducing his artwork as high quality fine art prints. In this way, we honor his life's work and bring his masterful art pieces to life. Our art prints are not only a tribute to Toyohara Kunichika, they are also a celebration of the timeless beauty he captured with every stroke of his brush. By creating these art prints, we are able to keep the legacy of this extraordinary artist alive and share his unforgettable works with the world. In this way, we preserve the spirit of ukiyoe and the artistic virtuosity of Kunichika for generations to come.
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 Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Asahina Tobei Nakamura Shikan IV as Washi - (MeisterDrucke-20203).jpg "The Kabuki Actors Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Asahina Tobei, Nakamura Shikan IV as Washi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Bath house scene, a print by Toyohara Kunichika by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actor Onoe Kikugoro V as Torii Tsuneemon, from the Series \"Gofudoki Kabuki no Hon")
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.jpg "Naked Bodies by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actor Sawamura Tossho II as Karukaya Doshin, No. 5 from the series \"Flowers of Tokyo: Caricatures by Kunichika\" by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Modern Genji - Firefly Viewing by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_from_the_series_Mirror_of_Flowering_Humanity_(Kaika_ninjo_kaga_-_(MeisterDrucke-1271171).jpg "Maiden, from the series \"Mirror of Flowering Humanity\" by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Nishiki_ori_Musashi_n_-_(MeisterDrucke-1364562).jpg "After the Bath (Beauties from Musashi in Brocade) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Sawamura Tossho II as Kinohei and Ichimura Kakitsu I as Kippei, May 1865 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actor Ichikawa Udanji I as Sugawara no Michizane in the Play \"Shinrei Sugawara Jikki,\" Performed at the Haruki Theater in the Fourth Month, 1883 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Gang of Five Returning in the Morning Like Wild Geese by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Memorial Portrait of the Actor Kawarazaki Kunitaro I by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_(colour_woodblock_print)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1455559).jpg "Sukeroku Of The Black Hand Gang (Kurotegumi Sukeroku) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Fuwa Banzaemon, Nakamura Fukusuke IV as the Maid, and Kataoka Gado III as Nagoya Sanzaburo by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Ohatsu Brandishing a Sword, Attack on Iwafuji (title on object) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro as Kato Kiyomasa by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Returning Sails at Yabase in Zeze by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Onna Kansuke Draws Sword While Pulling Kimono Sleeve with Teeth by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Actors Ichikawa Sadanji I as Marubashi Chuya, and Nakamura Arajiro I as Police Officer Torite Tsujibei by Toyohara Kunichika")
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De_Tokaido_(series_titl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1327948).jpg "Ferry at the Zeze Post Station by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Genji Drawn in Different Styles: View of Akashi Bay by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Hond_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362233).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Taira no Tomomori (Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Kobusho Kasei from the Series Thirty-Six Restaurants in New Tokyo, Late 19th Century by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Close-up of a woman holding a pipe by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Jigsaw Puzzle after Kunichika Toyohara 1 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_(Ichimura_Kakitsu_IV_as)_Reizabur_the_Little_-_(MeisterDrucke-1483325).jpg "Re Brigade, Ninth Group: Reizaburo the Little Fox, 8th month by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Toryudai Mitate Suikoden Torodai - Actor by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Nakamura Sōjūrō I as Sano Genzaemon by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Kawarazaki Gonjūrō as Matsuwaka Yoheiji by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Honderd_rollen_van_Ichik_-_(MeisterDrucke-1364254).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Watonai (title on object: Watonai) (series title: Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX) (series title on object: Ichikawa Danjuro engei hyakuban) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Toryudai Mitate Suikoden Torodai - Actor Ichik... by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Sawamura Tanosuke as Princess Kiyo, February 1868 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Scene from a Kabuki Drama by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actors Nakamura Fukusuke IV as Neiojo and Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Hachiro Tametomo by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The actor Nakamura Shikan IV as the fisherman Fukashichi, 1869 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Memorial Portrait of the Actor Arashi Kichisaburo III by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Honderd_rollen_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362773).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Soga no Goro (series title: Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Ushiwaka no Genji in the Kabuki Play A Parody of the Romance, 4th month, 1868 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1496773).jpg "Cat of Okazaki by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Onoe Kikugoro V as Otowake Neko no ke Right, Bando Mitsugoro IV as Aisho Michinoku Cent, 1870 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Genji Excursion to Enoshima Island by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV as Ōmi no Kotōta by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Imaginary Portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Toryudai Mitate Suikoden Torodai - Actor, Ichi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1274064).jpg "Drinking Sake at a Housewarming Party (Takubiraki shuen no zu) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Genji Excursion to Enoshima Island by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1451144).jpg "The Palace Scene From The Play Sendai Hagi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Ryukotei Restaurant in Yanagibashi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Memorial portrait of the actor Onoe Kikunosuke II by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Honderd_roll_-_(MeisterDrucke-1365904).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kato Kiyomasa (Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-637457).jpg "Geisha by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-239785).jpg "Mirror of Human Nature: the Photograph, Meiji era, 1878 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV as Kumagai Naozane by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Samurai Aoyama and the Ghost Okiku by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Close-up of a woman looking in mirror by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Spring Outing in a Villa Diptych: Women in Interior by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1300696).jpg "Kabuki Stars Before a Gracious Waterfall by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Honderd_ro_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362235).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kezori Kyuemon (Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Kabuki Actor Bando Hikusaburo V by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Ichikawa Sadanji as Dozaemon Denkichi in a Kabuki Play by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kochiyama Shushun by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "The Actors Ichikawa Sadanji I as Tsunekawa and Onoe Kikugoro as Mizorogi Koichi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Onoe Kikugorō V as Daiba no Jinzō and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Itamiya Jubei by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Ichimura Kakitsu I as Chokichi, Kawarasaki Gonjuro I as a Gallant, January 1866 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Third Month. Onoe Kikugorō as the Ghost of Seigen and a Group Enjoying a Springtime Boat Ride by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Scene from Kabuki Play. Actor as Hohara Keitaka Holds Out Open War Fan by Toyohara Kunichika")
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 - (MeisterDrucke-602574).jpg "Kabuki scene, 1879 by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Evening Amusements at Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital by Toyohara Kunichika")
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Hond_-_(MeisterDrucke-1366884).jpg "Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kyumonryo Shishin (Hundred Roles of Ichikawa Danjuro IX series) by Toyohara Kunichika")
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.jpg "Spring Outing in a Villa Diptych: Man in Interior by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_Kabuki_actors_play_the_role_of_47_Ronin_Seichu_gishi_den_-_(MeisterDrucke-1162868).jpg "Kabuki Actors Play the Role of 47 Ronin by Utagawa Kunisada (I)")
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.jpg "Imaginary Portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Toryudai Mitate Suikoden Torodai - Actor Onoe by Toyohara Kunichika")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1449862).jpg "Sendai Hagi by Toyohara Kunichika")
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