Hishikawa’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.

Potted adonis with writing implements
Hishikawa Sori III Japanese, active 1797–c. 1813

No. 7: The Bridal Procession (Koshi-iri), from the series "The Mouses' Wedding (Nezumi no yome-iri)"
Hishikawa Sori III Japanese, active 1797–c. 1813

Three Travellers under a Pine Tree
Hishikawa Sori Japanese, active about 1789–1818

A Branch of White Peach Blossom, an Inro case, and a Hotchiku Flute
Hishikawa Sori 菱川宗理 Japanese, active about 1789–1818

Korean Embassy Parade
Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

A Courtesan with Her Client, the first sheet of an untitled erotic picture album
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Flirting Lovers
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series "Flower Viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)"
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

A Parade of Courtesans
Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Behind the Screen
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Scene in the Yoshiwara, from the series "Views of Yoshiwara"
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, about 1618-1695

Lovers in the Garden, from an Untitled Series of Erotic Prints
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Procession of a Daimyo
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

After a little music, from an untitled series of 12 erotic prints
Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Flower Viewing
Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

The Tengu King Training his Pupils
Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)"
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

A House of Courtesans, from the series "The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)"
Hishikawa Moronobu Japanese, (?)-1694

A Collection of Flowers and Birds (Kacho zukushi)
attrib, Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣 Japanese, 1618-1694

A Collection of Japanese Paintings (Yamato e-zukushi)
Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣 Japanese, 1618-1694