{"product_id":"the-young-god-ebisu-waka-ebisu-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The Young God Ebisu (Waka ebisu) - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting a narrative scene with architectural detail and courtly figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicts a multi-layered architectural scene, characteristic of the fukinuki-yatai or blown-off roof perspective often found in classical Japanese narrative painting. The composition organises the space into distinct zones, separating the interior activities of the courtly figures from the external arrival of a mounted visitor. Utamaro, primarily known for his portraits of women, here engages with a more traditional narrative format, employing the delicate line work and muted colour palette typical of late eighteenth-century Edo period prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of social interaction within a residence. Figures are arranged in formal postures, their garments rendered with subtle colour washes that define their status and roles. The architectural elements, such as the tatami mats, sliding screens, and the arched bridge, provide a structured environment for the figures. The use of clouds to frame and separate the different areas of the composition is a stylistic device that directs the viewer's eye across the narrative space. The presence of the horse and the group of attendants on the right suggests a formal visit or a scene from a literary tale, grounding the work in the cultural traditions of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro’s approach to this subject demonstrates his technical proficiency in the ukiyo-e tradition. The balance between the architectural geometry and the organic forms of the pine trees creates a sense of order. The print reflects the aesthetic preferences of the period, where narrative clarity and decorative harmony were highly valued. This work offers a glimpse into the visual language of the Edo period, where the interplay between interior and exterior spaces served to articulate complex social and mythological stories.\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\/moon-pine-in-ueno-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eMoon Pine in Ueno - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900114407759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900147732815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900147765583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58900147798351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58900147831119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58900147863887,"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":58900147896655,"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":58900147929423,"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":58900147962191,"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":58900147994959,"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":58900148027727,"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":58900148060495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Young-God-Ebisu-Waka-ebisu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790543937364.jpg?v=1790548536","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-young-god-ebisu-waka-ebisu-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}