Library of Congress Pre-1915 Japanese Woodblock Prints and Drawings

The Library of Congress holds a vast collection of Japanese woodblock prints from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries, featuring renowned artists like Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi. Notably, the collection includes Ukiyo-e prints, depicting various subjects such as actors, landscapes, and scenes from Japanese literature. The Yokohama-e prints, depicting Westerners in Japan during the 1850s, offer a unique perspective on the cultural exchange between Japan and the West. The exhibition “The Floating World of Ukiyo-e” showcases highlights from the collection, providing insights into the vibrant and diverse art forms of traditional Japanese printmaking.

https://www.loc.gov/collections/japanese-fine-prints-pre-1915/about-this-collection/

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