{"product_id":"looking-disagreeable-utagawa-kuniyoshi","title":"Looking Disagreeable - Utagawa Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1857 woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from his series on regional customs, depicting a young woman from Nagoya with a distinct expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, produced in 1857, belongs to a series titled 'Fuzoku sanjuniso' (Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners). The series examines the varied fashions and social behaviours of women across different regions of Japan during the Ansei era. In this specific composition, the artist captures a young woman from Nagoya, whose expression and gesture suggest a moment of irritation or disdain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuniyoshi is recognised for his technical skill in the ukiyo-e tradition, particularly his ability to convey psychological nuance through facial expression and posture. The subject is depicted in a close-up, half-length format, which allows the viewer to observe the fine details of her elaborate hairstyle and the patterned kimono she wears. The garment features floral motifs and geometric designs, rendered with the precision characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes cartouches containing text, which provide context regarding the subject's origin and the specific social custom being observed. The colour palette relies on a balance of muted tones, punctuated by the bold red of the kimono lining, which draws the eye to the subject's upper torso and hand gesture. The composition is flat, typical of the genre, focusing on the graphic quality of the lines and the decorative nature of the clothing. This work offers a glimpse into the social observations of the period, documenting the specific aesthetic preferences of women in Nagoya. It remains a clear example of Kuniyoshi's late-career output, where he moved away from his earlier focus on warrior prints to explore the daily lives and fashions of contemporary society.\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\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kuniyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798897037647,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798908277071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798908309839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798908342607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798908375375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798908408143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798908440911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798908473679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798908506447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798908539215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798908571983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798908604751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Looking-Disagreeable_Poster_CompositorV1_1789584731218.jpg?v=1789585272","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/looking-disagreeable-utagawa-kuniyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}