The Ronin Gallery is very pleased to present a selection of 28 contemporary Japanese prints depicting cats. The artists represented in this exhibition use both vivid color and black and white to portray the cat in a myriad of playful and whimsical situations. We are sure you will enjoy viewing this delightful exhibition.

The Ronin Gallery is pleased to present a collection of 36 woodblock prints by the master Meiji artist TOYOHARA KUNICHIKA (1835-1900). One of the last great ukiyo-e artists he was a debaucher, womanizer and man of questionable personal conduct. Passionate about the Kabuki theater he was a regular backstage visitor spending hours sketching theatrical scenes and portraits of the actors. It is reported that a close friend wrote about him ‘Print designing, theater and drinking were his life and for him that was enough.’

The Ronin Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of woodblock prints by Yoshitaki (1841-1899), a leading 19th century Osaka artist. Osaka prints almost exclusively illustrated the Kabuki theater and its actors. They are distinguished by the very high quality of printing techniques used as well as for the lacquers, embossing and metallic pigments such as gold, silver and copper that are applied. The brilliant colors, dramatic compositions and deluxe quality give Osaka art a unique position in the world of Ukiyo-e.

Ronin Gallery is pleased to present a selection of etchings by the renowned contemporary print artist Tanaka Ryohei (1933 – ) His etchings are exceptionally intricate, subtlety textured and finely detailed. They portray traditional rural landscapes and intimate country scenes. His work is collected internationally and in the permanent collections of many of the worlds major museums.

Japan is an island country and the sea has always been an integral part Japanese life and culture. The Ronin Gallery has selected over 40 woodblock prints from the 19th and 20th centuries for an exhibition of SEASCAPES. Some of the artists represented include Hokusai, Hiroshige, Yoshitoshi, Hasui and Hiroshi Yoshida. The prints are daring and dramatic as well as serene and calming. We hope you enjoy viewing the prints.

Roni Gallery is pleased to present a selection of woodblock prints by Katsuyuki Nishijima (1945- ). His work portrays the romantic, traditional side of Japan: old buildings with windswept umbrellas, red lanterns, and swaying noren in the rain and snow. His mastery of intriguing angles and the intricate play of light and color distinguish him as one of Japan’s most popular contemporary woodblock print artist.

Ronin Gallery is pleased to present a selection of woodblock prints by Mori Shunkei portraying a full array of various insects and flowers. Mori Shunkei was an Osaka artist. He was a student of the famed Mori Shunsen and like his master he is best known for his nature studies. Exquisitely printed, softly colored and sensitively designed these realistic renderings exemplify Shunkei’s profound love of nature.

TSUBA are sword guards which were used to protect the hand during combat. According to Japanese tradition, the purity, strength and resilience of the sword blade reflected the very soul of the samurai. Not surprisingly, the materials and workmanship that went into sword furnishings were of the highest possible quality. The size and visibility of the tsuba made them convenient vehicles for the ingenuity of Japanese metal smiths. Each piece is made from iron or copper with gold or silver inlay.

An exhibition of 10 Japanese woodblock prints by Toyokuni III from his acclaimed series The 100 Poems From The 100 Poets. The prints date to 1845 and each design depicts a beautiful woman in a variety of everyday activities. The prints are specially priced for this exhibition from $225 to $325.

In celebration of Mother’s Day the Ronin Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of 24 woodblock prints by Miyagawa Shuntei depicting children at play. Whether frolicking by the sea, playing marbles, bouncing a ball or stringing garlands of flowers, the amusements and joys of children are universal and always heartwarming. All the prints are in excellent condition and have been specially priced for Mother’s Day. Please let us know if you would like the print gift wrapped with an original origami decoration.