Drawings by Kuniyoshi Utagawa

A foundational art history book written by the renowned Dutch Japanologist and ukiyo-e expert Matthi Forrer. Published in 1988, this catalog offers a rare, deep dive into the raw artistic process of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)—one of the final great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. While Kuniyoshi is universally famous for his vibrant, finished multi-sheet prints of samurai battles, mythical monsters, and ghosts, this specific book shifts the spotlight directly onto his foundational ink sketches, preparatory drawings (hanshita-e), and unique design mockups.