{"title":"Katsukawa Shuntei","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"young-woman-carrying-a-wine-pot-for-the-new-year-ceremony-katsukawa-shuntei","title":"Young Woman Carrying a Wine-Pot for the New Year Ceremony - Katsukawa Shuntei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei showing a young woman in traditional dress carrying a wine pot for the New Year ceremony, accompanied by a playful dog.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei depicts a young woman participating in New Year's festivities. The woman, dressed in a patterned kimono, carries a wine pot, presumably for a New Year ceremony. The composition is characteristically flat, typical of ukiyo-e, with an emphasis on decorative patterns and line. Calligraphic text accompanies the image, adding another layer of visual interest. A small dog plays at her feet, and a box filled with greenery and what appears to be a large daikon radish sits to the right. The print offers a glimpse into Japanese customs and aesthetics of the period. Shuntei was a member of the Katsukawa school of ukiyo-e artists, known for their depictions of actors and beautiful women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-flycatcher-on-cucumber-bush-ohara-koson-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Flycatcher on Cucumber Bush - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shuntei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736970797391,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736972140879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736972173647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Young-Woman-Carrying-a-Wine-Pot-for-the-New-Year-Ceremony_Poster_CompositorV1_1779236885805.jpg?v=1779237744"},{"product_id":"courtesan-and-new-year-decoration-katsukawa-shuntei","title":"Courtesan and New Year Decoration - Katsukawa Shuntei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei, 'Courtesan and New Year Decoration' depicts a seated courtesan with New Year decorations, exemplifying the ukiyo-e style with its flat composition and emphasis on line and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei depicts a courtesan with New Year decorations. Shuntei was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who was a student of Katsukawa Shunshō. He is known for his depictions of beautiful women (bijin-ga) and actors (yakusha-e). This print exemplifies the ukiyo-e style, which flourished during the Edo period in Japan. Ukiyo-e, meaning 'pictures of the floating world', often portrayed scenes of everyday life, entertainment, and celebrated figures. \n\nThe courtesan is shown seated, holding a fan, and adorned in a patterned kimono. A box containing New Year decorations, including pine branches and what appears to be a lobster, sits beside her. The print also features calligraphy, adding another layer of artistic expression. The composition is flat, typical of ukiyo-e, with an emphasis on line and pattern rather than deep perspective. The colours are muted, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shuntei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869992755535,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891290218831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891290251599,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Courtesan-and-New-Year-Decoration_Poster_CompositorV1_1780785493066.jpg?v=1781142855"},{"product_id":"wrestler-otowazan-minezaemon-katsukawa-shuntei","title":"Wrestler Otowazan Minezaemon - Katsukawa Shuntei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei, portraying the sumo wrestler Otowazan Minezaemon in a formal, standing pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei depicts the sumo wrestler Otowazan Minezaemon. Shuntei, a student of Katsukawa Shun'ei, produced numerous works documenting the figures of the Edo period sumo world. These prints were popular among the urban population, who followed the careers of these athletes with great interest.\n\nThe composition focuses on the physical presence of the wrestler. He stands in a frontal pose, wearing a ceremonial apron known as a kesho-mawashi. The artist uses clear, controlled lines to define the musculature and the folds of the fabric. The colour palette is restrained, relying on the contrast between the warm, earthy tone of the paper and the bold orange of the apron. The background remains minimal, which directs the viewer's attention to the subject's posture and expression.\n\nKatsukawa Shuntei was known for his ability to capture the individual characteristics of his sitters. In this print, the wrestler is presented with a sense of gravity and composure. The inclusion of the wrestler's name in Japanese calligraphy adds a layer of documentary detail to the work. Such prints were often collected as souvenirs or mementos of specific tournaments. The print reflects the aesthetic conventions of the Katsukawa school, which favoured a realistic approach to portraiture within the broader Ukiyo-e tradition. 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