The Ukiyo-e Collector: Read books and search the web

The Ukiyo-e Collector: Read books and search the web

"The Ukiyo-e Collector" is the alias of this print collector. His favorite artists are Toyohara Kunichika, Kunisada Utagawa, and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka. He finds the most interesting aspects of collecting are the history of the prints and researching them.

His main tip for novice collectors are to "read books and search the web for as much information as you can. Find a dealer or collector with experience and don't be shy to ask questions."

You can also find this collector on his YouTube channel  where his videos present prints from his impressive collection. 

Favorite Prints

Oto ni kiku asama no utsushi-e (a magic lantern picture of the eruption of mount Asama by Toyohara Kunichika.
Oto ni kiku asama no utsushi-e (a magic lantern picture of the eruption of mount Asama by Toyohara Kunichika.

 

From 100 Aspects of the Moon #22 Smoke and Moon by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka
From 100 Aspects of the Moon #22 Smoke and Moon by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka

 

Edoryogoku suzumi no zo gomai tsuzuki (cooling off at Ryogoku bridge in Edo) by Toyokuni I Utagawa
Cooling Off at Ryôgoku Bridge in Edo, a Pentaptych (Edo Ryôgoku suzumi no zu, gomai tsuzuki) by Toyokuni
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