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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii Most Popular Paintings

          The 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 18 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Utagawa Kunisada Ii · 1823 – 1880

          The bell cricket (Chapter 38), 1857, Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1857 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 33 x 22 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #1: The bell cricket (Chapter 38)
          Art Movement
          Japanese Edo Period
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 1 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          The Wintry Blast; Clear Weather After a Storm; The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Ashikaga Mitsuuji, Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          Hammer Museum, Los Angeles · original 36 x 24 cm

          Discover this vibrant Ukiyo-e scene by Utagawa Kunisada II, capturing a moment of traditional Japanese life with exquisite detail; bring this masterpiece home today.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #2: The Wintry Blast; Clear Weather After a Storm; The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Ashikaga Mitsuuji
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 2 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Actor Bando Shiuka Playing the Courtesan Yamanaya Urazato by Utagawa Kunisada Ii, 1851

          1851 · Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee

          A striking ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada II capturing the dramatic essence of Kabuki actors Bando Shiuka and Yamanaya Urazato from 1851, inviting you to explore this masterpiece of Japanese art history.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #3: Actor Bando Shiuka Playing the Courtesan Yamanaya Urazato
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 3 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          The Osaka actor Kataoka Gado as An no Heibei in

          Hammer Museum, Los Angeles · original 34 x 24 cm

          Admire Utagawa Kunisada II’s "The Osaka actor Kataoka Gado as An no Heibei." A stunning Edo-period Japanese woodblock print featuring a captivating figure & serene landscape. Hand-painted reproduction available.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #4: The Osaka actor Kataoka Gado as An no Heibei in
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 4 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist by Utagawa Kunisada Ii, 1860

          1860 · Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee

          A captivating 1860 ukiyo-e scene by Utagawa Kunisada II capturing intimate conversation between women in Akashi, offering a timeless glimpse into Japanese history for your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #5: True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 5 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii, True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist (1860)

          1860 · Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee

          An elegant scene of a woman in traditional attire captured in the intricate ukiyo-e style by Utagawa Kunisada II during the 1860s offers a sophisticated glimpse into Japanese history that you can bring to your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #6: True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 6 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Sumo-e, Ukiyo-e prints of Sumo Wrestler,

          Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Saitama · original 49 x 35 cm

          Dynamic Ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Kunisada II capture the intense action of Sumo wrestlers from Japan's Edo period, offering a rare glimpse into historical tradition that you can bring to your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #7: Sumo-e, Ukiyo-e prints of Sumo Wrestler,
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist by Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1860 · Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee

          Three women in exquisite traditional kimonos share a moment of joy in this 1860 ukiyo-e masterpiece by Utagawa Kunisada II, offering a timeless glimpse into Japanese elegance for your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #8: True Feelings in Akashi, Delight over a Trist
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          No. 8 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Scene from the play “The Treasury of Loyal Retainers”\n\nScene from the play “The Treasury of Loyal Retainers” by Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1832 · The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, Riga

          A vibrant gathering of figures in traditional kimonos captures the lively spirit of this 1832 ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunisada II, inviting you to bring a piece of Edo period history into your home collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #9: Scene from the play “The Treasury of Loyal Retainers”\n\nScene from the play “The Treasury of Loyal Retainers”
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 9 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Congratulatory announcement at the Nakamura theatre, showing the troupe of actors seated on the stage – Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1870 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · original 36 x 73 cm

          A vibrant gathering of Kabuki actors at the Nakamura theatre captured in this intricate 1870 woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada II, offering a rare glimpse into Japan's Edo period theatrical splendor for your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #10: Congratulatory announcement at the Nakamura theatre, showing the troupe of actors seated on the stage
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Portrait of the actor Segawa Kikunojo V

          Museum of Oriental Art, Turin · original 19 x 20 cm

          A captivating ukiyo-e portrait of actor Segawa Kikunojo V by Utagawa Kunisada II featuring delicate floral motifs and a butterfly, offering a timeless piece of Japanese history for your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #11: Portrait of the actor Segawa Kikunojo V
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii, Tokyo Ginza Brick House Prosperity,Picture (1873)

          1873 · Keio University Library, Tokyo

          A lively 1873 scene of bustling town squares with horses and carriages captures the dynamic energy of Utagawa Kunisada II's era, inviting you to bring this piece of Japanese history into your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #12: Tokyo Ginza Brick House Prosperity,Picture
          Art Movement
          Ukiyo-e
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii: View of Matsuyama Yakyū Inari Shrine

          Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Saitama · original 77 x 38 cm

          A vibrant depiction of the Yakyū Inari Shrine grounds and bustling visitors by Utagawa Kunisada II captures the essence of Edo period life, inviting you to bring this piece of Japanese history into your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #13: View of Matsuyama Yakyū Inari Shrine
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          Ukiyo-e
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          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii: Tokyo Civilization Famous Places: Contests: Ginza Brick Stone

          1874 · Keio University Library, Tokyo

          Discover Utagawa Kunisada II’s 1874 ‘Tokyo Civilization’ woodblock print! Vibrant Edo-era street scene, maple leaves & bold design. A captivating glimpse into Japanese art history.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #14: Tokyo Civilization Famous Places: Contests: Ginza Brick Stone
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          Ukiyo-e
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          No. 14 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          Sumo-e, Ukiyo-e prints of Sumo Wrestler

          Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore, Saitama · original 24 x 36 cm

          A powerful Ukiyo-e print of a sumo wrestler in a red and gold kimono by the master Utagawa Kunisada II captures the vibrant spirit of the Edo period, offering a timeless piece for your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #15: Sumo-e, Ukiyo-e prints of Sumo Wrestler
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          Ukiyo-e
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          No. 15 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          The Capital (Edo) Takanawa Sengakuji Visiting the Raising of Curtain by Utagawa Kunisada Ii, 1852

          1852 · Keio University Library, Tokyo

          A serene moment of a woman resting in a boat amidst the bustling Edo landscape comes to life in this exquisite 1852 ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunisada II, inviting you to bring a piece of Japanese history into your home.

          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #16: The Capital (Edo) Takanawa Sengakuji Visiting the Raising of Curtain
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          Ukiyo-e
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          Utagawa Kunisada Ii: Prostitute Listening to Singing of Little Cuckoo

          Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #17: Prostitute Listening to Singing of Little Cuckoo
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          Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play (1832) by Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1832 · Te Papa, Wellington
          View the most popular artwork of Utagawa Kunisada Ii ranked #18: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play
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          No. 18 of 18 artworks by Utagawa Kunisada Ii
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          The artist

          Utagawa Kunisada Ii

          1823 – 1880

          Portrait of Utagawa Kunisada Ii
          Quick facts
          • Color intensitybalanced
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Movementsukiyo-e
          • Museums on APSArt Gallery of New South Wales, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Hammer Museum, The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, Te Papa
          • Art period19th Century
          • Emotional tonecalm
          • Mediumswoodblock print
          • NationalityJapan
          Biography

          **early life and training**

          utagawa kunisada ii, also known as toyokuni iv, was a renowned japanese ukiyo-e print designer born in edo, japan in 1823. he was a pupil of utagawa kunisada i and signed much of his early work under the name kunimasa iii. around 1850-51, he adopted the name kunisada ii, marking his inheritance of the utagawa school.

          **artistic style and notable works**

          kunisada ii's prints include over 40 series, mostly featuring actors (yakusha-e), as well as portraits of beauties, illustrations of scenes from literature, erotica, and other subjects. one of his most celebrated works is the tale of the eight dog heroes (hakkendun inu no sōshi no uchi), dating from 1852, drawn from kyokutei bakin's epic novel, the satomi clan and the eight dogs (nansō satomi hakkenden).

          **legacy and later life**

          kunisada ii headed the utagawa school and worked in the style of his master, but never achieved the same level of success. his popularity waned in the meiji period (1868–1912), and he appears to have stopped making prints after 1874. he died on july 20, 1880, and was buried at banshōin kōunji. his buddhist posthumous name is sankōin hōkokujutei shinji.

          **notable mentions in ArtsDot.com**

          • view utagawa kunisada ii's artworks on ArtsDot.com
          • explore the hokkaido museum of modern art (japan) on ArtsDot.com
          • discover nonoyama kōzan's paintings on ArtsDot.com

          **key points in kunisada ii's life**

          • 1823: born in edo, japan
          • 1850-51: adopted the name kunisada ii
          • 1852: created the tale of the eight dog heroes
          • 1868–1912: meiji period, during which his popularity waned
          • july 20, 1880: passed away and was buried at banshōin kōunji

          **further reading on ArtsDot.com**

          • the hokkaido museum of modern art (japan) - a cultural haven
          • utagawa kunisada ii's biography and artworks on ArtsDot.com

          Questions & Answers

          How did Utagawa Kunisada Ii's art evolve over time?

          Utagawa Kunisada Ii's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

          How do I find works by Utagawa Kunisada Ii in a specific palette?

          The By Palettes page groups Utagawa Kunisada Ii's artworks by their color palettes.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Utagawa Kunisada Ii?

          Utagawa Kunisada Ii was born in Tokyo in 1823.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 14, 2026
          Collector's quiz
          1. Utagawa Kunisada II (also known as Toyokuni IV) was born in which city?

          2. In what year did Utagawa Kunisada II adopt the name Kunisada II?

          3. Which of the following series is Utagawa Kunisada II most known for?

          4. During which period did Utagawa Kunisada II’s popularity begin to wane?

          5. What was Utagawa Kunisada II's posthumous name?

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