Ryuryukyo’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Minamoto no Yoshiie on horseback and a bird on a branch, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Plum blossoms and poet, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Seiobo (Queen Mother of the West) and tortoise, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Palace interior and beach, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Lacscape and woman from Ohara, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Empress Komyo (Komyoko), from the series "Three Beautiful Women (San bijin)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

The Jewel Taker (Tamatori), from the series "The Palace of the Dragon King (Ryugu)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Sekiya, E-awase, and Matsukaze, from the series "The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

The Daughter of Tomoyasu (Tomoyasu no musume), from the series "Three Beautiful Women (San bijin)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

A Giant Radish, Chrysanthemums, and Ferns
Ryuryukyo Shinsai (Japanese, active 1799–1823)

Yellow (Ki), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

A Pair of Boxes, a Letter Box, and Plum Blossoms
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, active 1799–1823

Jar, scales and bowl, no. 6 from the series "The Rabbit's Boastful Exploits (Usagi tegarabanashi)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Mii Temple, from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Bird cage and flowers
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Fish and shells
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)"
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820

Red and White Plum Blossoms with Poem Slip
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, active 1799–1823

Plum blossoms and poet, from an untitled hexaptych depicting a pair of folding screens
Ryuryukyo Shinsai Japanese, c. 1764-1820