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Kunisada II
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Brief BioJapanese, 1823-1880
NationalityJapanese
DescriptionKunisada II was originally known as Kunimasa and was a student of the Utagawa school. In 1846 he married the daughter of artist Utagawa Kunisada and took the masters name. Kunisada II's most famous work is his illustration of the 11th-century Genji Monogatori by Murasaki Shikibu that was published in 1857. The University of Alberta has a nearly complete set of the 54 prints depicting scenes from each of the chapters. In 1870, Kunisada II inherited the name of his masters' master and became Toyokuni III (but is referred to today as Toyokuni IV).
Name
Kunisada II
Brief Bio
Japanese, 1823-1880
Nationality
Japanese
Description
Kunisada II was originally known as Kunimasa and was a student of the Utagawa school. In 1846 he married the daughter of artist Utagawa Kunisada and took the masters name. Kunisada II's most famous work is his…
Kunisada II was originally known as Kunimasa and was a student of the Utagawa school. In 1846 he married the daughter of artist Utagawa Kunisada and took the masters name. Kunisada II's most famous work is his illustration of the 11th-century Genji Monogatori by Murasaki Shikibu that was published in 1857. The University of Alberta has a nearly complete set of the 54 prints depicting scenes from each of the chapters. In 1870, Kunisada II inherited the name of his masters' master and became Toyokuni III (but is referred to today as Toyokuni IV).
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"People Details - Kunisada II, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/6-1666/11-4074. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Works by this Artist
There are 59 works by this artist.
1985.42.51 - Chapter 52: Kagero (The Drake Fly)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
Object Typeprint
ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.50 - Chapter 51: Ukifune (Boat Upon The Waters)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.49 - Chapter 50: Azumaya (The Eastern Cottage)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.48 - Chapter 49: Yadorigi (The Ivy)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.47 - Chapter 48: Sawarabi (Early Ferns)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.46 - Chapter 46: Shii Ga Moto (Beneath The Oak)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.45 - Chapter 45: Hashihime (Lady at the Bridge)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.44 - Chapter 44: Takekawa (Bamboo River)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.43 - Chapter 42: Niou Miya (His Perfumed Highness)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.42 - Chapter 41: Maboroshi (The Wizard)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.41 - Chapter 40: Minori (The Rites)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.40 - Chapter 39: Yugiri (Evening Mist)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.39 - Chapter 38: Suzumushi (The Bell Cricket)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.38 - Chapter 37: Yokobue (The Flute)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.37 - Chapter 36: Kashiwagi (The Oak Tree)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.36 - Chapter 35: Wakana 2 (New Herbs)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.35 - Chapter 34: Wakana 1 (New Herbs)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.34 - Chapter 33: Fuji No Uraba (Wisteria Leaves)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42 - Genji Monogatari
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.31 - Chapter 30: Fuji Bakama (Purple Trousers)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857
1985.42.30 - Chapter 29: Miyuki (Royal Outing)
University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
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ArtistKunisada II
Date Made1857