{"product_id":"throwing-the-shuttle-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Throwing the Shuttle - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicting a woman weaving at a loom with a child nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuki Harunobu was a central figure in the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single woodblock composition. This print depicts a woman engaged in weaving at a loom, a common domestic activity in eighteenth-century Japan. She holds a shuttle aloft, poised to pass it through the warp threads. A small child sits on the floor beneath the loom, interacting with the hanging threads, which adds a sense of domestic spontaneity to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu is known for his slender, ethereal figures and his use of soft, muted colour palettes. In this work, the artist employs a delicate line quality to define the folds of the kimono and the structure of the loom. The composition is balanced, with the vertical lines of the loom providing a counterpoint to the seated posture of the weaver. The background is a flat, pale wash, which draws attention to the figures and their actions. This print demonstrates the technical precision achieved during the mid-Edo period, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer reached a high level of sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter reflects the daily life of the period, capturing a quiet moment of labour. Harunobu avoids excessive detail, preferring to focus on the grace of the human form and the rhythmic nature of the weaving process. The print is an example of the artist's ability to elevate everyday tasks into a refined aesthetic experience. By stripping away unnecessary background elements, Harunobu ensures that the viewer focuses on the interaction between the weaver and the child, as well as the mechanical grace of the loom itself. The work remains a clear example of the stylistic innovations that defined the Ukiyo-e movement during the 1760s.\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\/three-women-dining-before-a-group-of-trees-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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;\"\u003eThree Women Dining Before a Group of Trees - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/wild-words-a-play-utagawa-kunisada\" 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;\"\u003eWild Words - a Play - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58931231457615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58931304038735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58931304071503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58931304104271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58931304137039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58931304169807,"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":58931304202575,"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":58931304235343,"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":58931304268111,"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":58931304300879,"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":58931304333647,"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":58931304366415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Throwing-the-Shuttle_Poster_CompositorV1_1790705499098.jpg?v=1790705996","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/throwing-the-shuttle-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}