Bookcase with Writing Utensils, Books, and Potted Adonis

The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)"

Katsushika Hokusai

Woman reading poems in a study room

Katsushika Hokuga

Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika nijushisho)"

Yashima Gakutei

Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)"

Ryuryukyo Shinsai

A Poet in the New Year

Yashima Gakutei

An Elegant Parody of the Six Poetic Immortals (Furyu yatsushi rokkasen): The Priest Kisen

Chôbunsai Eishi

Desk Screen, Writing Set, Painting of Tiger, and Mounting Paraphernalia, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō, vol. 1)

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

Writing Implements and Seals

Kubo Shunman

Murasaki Shikibu, from the series Ukiyo-e Genji

Okumura Masanobu

The Lesser Water Dragon Year of the Tenpo Era

Totoya Hokkei

Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)"

Ryuryukyo Shinsai

New Year's Decorations

Ryuryukyo Shinsai