{"product_id":"young-court-lady-kubo-shunman","title":"Young Court Lady - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, featuring a court lady in a patterned kimono, characteristic of the Edo period surimono tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman depicts a court lady in a moment of quiet reflection. Shunman, a polymath of the Edo period, was known for his work in the surimono genre: private, commissioned prints often exchanged among poets and artists. The composition focuses on the figure, whose posture suggests a gentle inclination. Her attire, a layered kimono featuring a repeating floral motif, occupies much of the visual space. The artist uses a restrained palette, relying on muted tones of red, teal, and soft ochre to define the garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print incorporates calligraphic text, a common feature in surimono, which integrates the visual image with literary content. The lines are fine and controlled, characteristic of the refined aesthetic favoured by the literati circles of the time. The figure is rendered with a sense of grace, her long, dark hair flowing across the fabric of her robes. The background remains largely empty, which directs the viewer to the details of the clothing and the posture of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunman was a student of Kitao Shigemasa and developed a distinct style that often moved away from the more dramatic portrayals found in contemporary commercial prints. His work is noted for its technical precision and the subtle application of colour. This piece reflects the cultural interests of the period, where poetry and visual art were closely linked. The print is an example of the sophisticated output produced for a knowledgeable audience, prioritising balance and technical skill over bold, high-contrast imagery. It remains a representative example of the surimono tradition, where the interplay between text and image creates a unified aesthetic experience.\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":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721086046543,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721248739663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721248772431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721248805199,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721248837967,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721248870735,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721248903503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721248936271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721248969039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721249001807,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721249034575,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721249067343,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Young-Court-Lady_Poster_CompositorV1_1788942291723.jpg?v=1788942535","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/young-court-lady-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}