{"product_id":"girls-entertained-by-performers-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Girls Entertained by Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicting a group of women watching a musical performance within a traditional Japanese interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print originates from the illustrated book 'Flowers of the Four Seasons', a project attributed to the master of the ukiyo-e genre, Kitagawa Utamaro. The composition captures a domestic scene where a group of women observe a musical performance. Utamaro is known for his focus on the female form, often employing elongated proportions and expressive facial features to convey character and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is structured with a clear division between the audience and the performer. The women are grouped to the left, their postures suggesting a quiet, attentive engagement with the music. To the right, a performer holding a small drum enters the space. The background features a folding screen decorated with cranes, a common motif in Japanese art that adds a layer of symbolic depth to the domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the refined use of colour and line characteristic of the Edo period. The palette is restrained, relying on soft ochres, muted greens, and subtle reds to create a sense of harmony. The lines are precise, defining the folds of the kimonos and the delicate hairstyles of the figures. This work provides a glimpse into the social customs and aesthetic preferences of the time. It avoids the dramatic flair of kabuki prints, opting instead for a calm, observational approach to daily life. The print is a fine example of the collaborative nature of ukiyo-e production, where the artist, carver, and printer worked in concert to produce high-quality images for a growing urban audience. The composition remains balanced, with the architectural elements of the room providing a stable frame for the figures.\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=\"\/it\/products\/two-women-in-a-room-opening-on-a-verandah-hasegawa-mitsunobu\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Women in a Room Opening on a Verandah by Hasegawa Mitsunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/the-eleventh-month-ishikawa-toyomasa\" 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;\"\u003eThe Eleventh Month by Ishikawa Toyomasa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":59501539656015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501540540751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501540573519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501540606287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501540639055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501540671823,"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":59501540704591,"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":59501540737359,"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":59501540770127,"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":59501540802895,"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":59501540835663,"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":59501540868431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Girls-Entertained-by-Performers_Poster_CompositorV1_1794614981701.jpg?v=1794615015","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/girls-entertained-by-performers-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}