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.
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
Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series "Flower Viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)"
A Parade of Courtesans
Behind the Screen
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
Procession of a Daimyo
After a little music, from an untitled series of 12 erotic prints
Flower Viewing
The Tengu King Training his Pupils
Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)"
A House of Courtesans, from the series "The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)"
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
Calling upon the Lady Tamakazura, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukishi)"
Shintokumaru Dancing before Oto Hime, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)"
Emon Hill, from the series "The Appearance of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)"