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Ukiyo-e of the Honma Family

Oct 31 – Dec 14, 09:00–16:30, closed Dec 1 – Dec 2, Dec 8 – Dec 9 · Honma Art Museum Exhibition Hall, Sakata · Yamagata

Dates

  • Oct 31 – Dec 14, 2026
  • Closed Dec 1 – Dec 2, Dec 8 – Dec 9
  • 09:00–16:30

About this event

Summary
An exhibition showcasing ukiyo-e woodblock prints passed down through the Honma family.

Highlights
• Works by Utagawa Toyoharu and Utagawa Hiroshige
• Prints featuring Western perspective techniques
• Special display of copper engravings by Shiba Kōkan

Details
The Honma Art Museum presents a diverse collection of ukiyo-e, including bijin-ga (beautiful women), yakusha-e (actor portraits), meisho-e (landscapes), and monogatari-e (narrative prints). The exhibition focuses on pieces from the late Edo period to the Meiji era, reflecting societal changes and common people’s interests. The collection originates from the wealthy merchant Honma family of Sakata. In addition to woodblock prints, a selection of copper engravings by Shiba Kōkan will be specially displayed.

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