Collection: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his distinctive style that bridged the traditional woodblock print genre and the influences of Western art during the late 19th century. Renowned for his dramatic and detailed depictions of landscapes, historical scenes, and urban life, Kiyochika's work captured the rapidly changing modern world of Meiji-era Japan.
Kiyochika’s art is noted for its strong use of light and shadow, a technique he adopted after exposure to Western artistic principles. His prints often feature bold contrasts and dynamic compositions, influenced by his study of photography and Western engraving techniques. One of his most famous series, Meiji Tokyo Kaika Zukushi (The Scenery of Modernizing Tokyo), vividly captures the urban transformation of Tokyo as it shifted from a traditional to a modern city.
His works also include portraits of famous figures, kabuki actors, and scenes from the Sino-Japanese War, showcasing his versatility and deep engagement with both contemporary and historical events. Kiyochika's innovative approach helped to redefine ukiyo-e, making him a significant figure in the modernization of Japanese printmaking.
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Mt. Yoshino, Cherry Blossoms - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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A Thousand Stakes by Ryogokubashi - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Courtesan tying her sash, from the series Patterns of Four Seasons - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Scene from naval battles in the Sino-Japanese War - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Night on the Sumida River - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Cat with Lantern - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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At the Battle of the Yellow Sea, Dying Sailors Aboard the Warship Matsushima Asks About the Fate of the Enemy Ship - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Ryogoku Great Fire, Asakusabashi, Began January 26, 1881 - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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De Vuurzee Gezien vanuit de Wijk Hisamatsu - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Sumida River - by Night - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Great Fire in Ryōgoku at Asakusa Bridge - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Peace negotiation with Li Hongzhang - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Arrival of the Imperial Prince at Shimbashi Station - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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The Ryōgoku Fire Sketched from Hamachō on the 26th of January, 1881 - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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View of Takanawa Ushimachi under a Shrouded Moon - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Amazake Shop at Hakoneyama Pass, Sketched at 6 p.m. on a Spring Day - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Tiger and Lightning - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Our forces occupy Ryuko Island - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Great Fire in Ryōgoku Drawn from Hamachō - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Sugawara Michizane riding an ox - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Shinbashi Station - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Print - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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The army advancing over ice to attack Weiheiwei - by Kobayashi Kiyochika
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