These 25 ukiyo-e inspired postcard artworks serve as key background elements in the novel "The Case of the Sharaku Murders". While the postcards themselves are not directly featured as evidence or clues, they help readers better understand the artistic world of the mysterious ukiyo-e artist Sharaku, whose works play a central role in the murder investigation.
"Crossing the Sumida River" - A serene scene depicting a boat crossing the Sumida River
"Fireworks at Ryogoku Bridge on a Cool Evening" - A lively depiction of a fireworks display over Ryogoku Bridge
"The Great Wave off Kanagawa, One of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" - A famous landscape painting of the iconic crashing wave off the coast of Kanagawa
"Shinobazu Pond" - A tranquil scene of the scenic Shinobazu Pond
"Three Beauties of the Present Day: Tomimoto Toyohina, Naniwayu Kita, and Takashima Hisa" - A portrait showcasing three renowned courtesans of the time
"The Great Wave off Kanagawa, One of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" - A second depiction of the iconic crashing wave painting
"Auspicious Sound of Shakuhachi from Mount Saka" - A serene landscape painting with a shakuhachi flute player
"Fireworks at Ryogoku" - A lively scene capturing a fireworks display over Ryogoku
"Tiger" - A powerful portrait of a majestic tiger
"Woman Holding Insect Box and Woman Playing Flute" - An elegant portrait of two women, one holding an insect box and the other playing a flute
"Mount Fuji in the Four Seasons" - A landscape painting showcasing Mount Fuji in different seasons
"Flowers" - A vibrant depiction of various flowers
"Egret Girl, Courtesans of the Present Day" - A portrait of a young woman dressed as an egret
"Two Women Washing Their Hair" - An intimate scene of two women tending to their hair
"Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Miuraya's Courtesan Kokonoye" - A portrait of a famous kabuki actor in the role of a courtesan
"Hanamurasaki of Kadotamaya, Yoshiwara's Bamboo Maiden" - A portrait of a renowned courtesan
"Courtesans, Beauties of the Floating World" - A group portrait of elegant courtesans
"Nakamura Ganjiro I as the Servant Negoto" - A portrait of a famous kabuki actor in the role of a servant
"Praying for Rain, Seven Poetic Immortals" - A scene depicting seven women praying for rain
"Sineteru of Okamotoya" - A portrait of a renowned courtesan
"Looks Fierce but Actually a Good Person" - A portrait of a man with a stern expression
"Otani Tomoemon III as the Rogue Edobe" - A portrait of a famous kabuki actor in the role of a rogue
"Treasures of Yabase, Eight Scenic Views of Omi" - A landscape painting of the scenic Yabase area
"Actors and Dance Manual" - A collection of portraits of kabuki actors
"Naniwayu Okita" - A portrait of a renowned courtesan
