{"product_id":"japonaiserie-oiran-after-kesai-eisen-vincent-van-gogh","title":"Japonaiserie: Oiran (after Kesai Eisen) - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant 1887 oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, inspired by a Japanese woodblock print of a courtesan, featuring bold colours and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent van Gogh produced this work in 1887 during his time in Paris. It is a direct interpretation of a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Kesai Eisen, which appeared on the cover of the magazine Paris Illustré. Van Gogh held a deep interest in ukiyo-e prints, which he collected alongside his brother Theo. This painting demonstrates his attempt to adopt the aesthetic principles of Japanese art, specifically the bold outlines and flat areas of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is an oiran, a high-ranking courtesan, depicted in a traditional pose. Van Gogh surrounds this central panel with a decorative border featuring water lilies, bamboo, and cranes. These elements were sourced from other Japanese prints in his collection. By combining these disparate motifs, he created a composite image that reflects his fascination with the exoticism and graphic clarity of Japanese visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of paint is deliberate and energetic. Van Gogh uses a bright yellow background to isolate the figure, creating a strong contrast with the dark, patterned kimono. The surrounding water is rendered with short, rhythmic brushstrokes that suggest movement and depth, contrasting with the relative flatness of the central figure. This work provides insight into the period of experimentation that preceded his move to the south of France. It captures the intersection of European oil painting techniques and the stylistic conventions of the Edo period. The composition is balanced yet busy, with the decorative elements framing the courtesan in a manner that mimics the layout of a printed page. This piece remains a clear example of the influence that non-Western art exerted on the development of modern European painting during the late nineteenth century.\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=\"\/de\/products\/the-oiran-hanaogi-of-ogiya-attended-by-two-shinzo-and-her-kamuro-yoshino-utamaro-ii\" 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;\"\u003eThe Oiran Hanaogi of Ogiya attended by Two Shinzo and Her Kamuro Yoshino by Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/oiran-and-attendants-at-the-o-mon-or-great-gate-of-the-yoshiwara-chobunsai-eishi\" 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;\"\u003eOiran and Attendants at the Ō Mon or Great Gate of the Yoshiwara - Chōbunsai Eishi by Hosoda Eishi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/vincent-van-gogh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVincent van Gogh prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59518015209807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59518015242575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59518015275343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59518015308111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59518015340879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59518015373647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59518015406415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59518015439183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59518015471951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59518015504719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59518015537487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59518015570255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Japonaiserie_-Oiran-after-Kesai-Eisen-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794715879781.jpg?v=1794715911","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/japonaiserie-oiran-after-kesai-eisen-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}