{"product_id":"the-silver-world-gin-sekai-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The Silver World (Gin sekai) - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicting a winter scene with figures crafting a snow sculpture of a guardian lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver World (Gin sekai) is a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, a master of the Ukiyo-e tradition. This work depicts a winter scene where figures engage in seasonal play. The composition is divided across a horizontal plane, typical of the format used in Japanese book illustration. Utamaro captures a group of people constructing a snow sculpture of a guardian lion, or komainu, while others roll a large snowball nearby. The setting includes a decorative railing and a pine tree dusted with snow, which provides a sense of place and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro employs a balanced colour palette, using soft tones to convey the quiet stillness of a snowy day. The figures wear traditional garments rendered with precise lines, showing the artist's attention to textile patterns and human posture. The snow is represented by the unprinted paper, a technique that allows the texture of the medium to contribute to the visual effect. The composition avoids clutter, focusing instead on the interaction between the figures and their temporary creation. The inclusion of the komainu adds a cultural layer to the scene, grounding the playful activity in a specific social context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the technical skill involved in Edo-period woodblock production, particularly in the registration of multiple colour blocks. The lines are fine and controlled, defining the forms without overwhelming the negative space. The work provides a glimpse into the leisure activities of the period, documenting the ways in which winter was observed and enjoyed. It remains a clear example of Utamaro's ability to combine narrative elements with a refined aesthetic sensibility. The print is a fine addition to any collection focused on Japanese art, offering a calm and observational view of historical life.\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=\"\/es\/products\/oson-gafu-sakai-hoitsu\" 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;\"\u003eŌson gafu by Sakai Hōitsu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/a-beginner-s-pictorial-encyclopedia-of-natural-history-tachibana-morikuni\" 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;\"\u003eA Beginner’s Pictorial Encyclopedia of Natural History by Tachibana Morikuni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eKitagawa Utamaro prints →\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":59052283920719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052307841359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052307874127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052307906895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052307939663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052307972431,"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":59052308005199,"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":59052308037967,"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":59052308070735,"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":59052308103503,"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":59052308136271,"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":59052308169039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791970427440-q80.jpg?v=1792745122","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/the-silver-world-gin-sekai-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}