{"title":"Ichirakutei Eisui","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-beauty-ichirakutei-eisui","title":"A Beauty - Ichirakutei Eisui","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Ichirakutei Eisui, showcasing a portrait of a woman in the traditional bijin-ga style of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichirakutei Eisui captures a refined subject in the classic bijin-ga style, a genre of Japanese art focused on the depiction of beautiful women. Eisui, an active member of the Utagawa school during the late eighteenth century, produced works that often featured elegant figures set against neutral backgrounds, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject's posture and attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a close-up portrait, emphasising the subject's facial features and the elaborate styling of her hair. She is adorned with multiple hairpins, which indicate her status and the fashion of the period. Her hands are positioned near her face, interacting with a floral element, likely a narcissus or similar bulbous plant. The lines are clean and precise, characteristic of the woodblock printing techniques of the Edo period, where the artist worked in collaboration with carvers and printers to achieve the final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones of peach, muted blue-green, and black ink. This choice of colour directs attention to the subtle expressions and the graphic quality of the lines. The figure's kimono features a subtle pattern, adding texture without overwhelming the composition. Such prints were popular among the urban population of Edo, serving as both fashion plates and artistic collectables. This work demonstrates the technical skill involved in traditional Japanese printmaking, where the economy of line and the balance of negative space create a sense of poise. The print remains a clear example of the aesthetic priorities of the Ukiyo-e tradition, where the focus is on the representation of grace and the fleeting nature of contemporary fashion.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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 Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ichirakutei Eisui","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59079953776975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59079967113551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59079967146319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59079967179087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59079967211855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59079967244623,"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":59079967277391,"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":59079967310159,"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":59079967342927,"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":59079967375695,"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":59079967408463,"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":59079967441231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Beauty_Poster_CompositorV1_1791601190008.jpg?v=1791602124"},{"product_id":"the-courtesan-hanaogi-of-the-ogiya-brothel-ichirakutei-eisui","title":"The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel - Ichirakutei Eisui","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Ichirakutei Eisui depicting the high-ranking courtesan Hanaōgi with her characteristic elaborate hairstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ichirakutei Eisui depicts the celebrated courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya house. Active during the late 18th century, Eisui was a student of Torii Kiyonaga and produced a series of bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, that captured the refined aesthetic of the Yoshiwara pleasure district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a close-up portrait, focusing on the subject's head and shoulders. Hanaōgi is shown with an elaborate hairstyle adorned with numerous hairpins, a hallmark of the high-ranking courtesan's status. Her expression is composed, with eyes cast slightly downward, conveying a sense of quietude. She holds a fan, which provides a geometric counterpoint to the soft curves of her face and neck. The print utilises a limited colour palette, relying on subtle earth tones and soft oranges to define the kimono and the decorative elements of her hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisui's work is characterised by a delicate line quality that defines the facial features and the intricate arrangement of the hair. The background is kept neutral, ensuring the viewer's attention remains on the subject. This print belongs to the tradition of ukiyo-e, which documented the fashions, personalities, and cultural life of Edo-period Japan. By focusing on the specific identity of the courtesan, the artist provides a glimpse into the social hierarchy of the pleasure quarters. The print serves as a record of the stylistic trends in hair and dress prevalent in the 1790s. The technical execution reflects the skill of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Eisui to produce these refined images for a public audience interested in the lives of famous 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=\"\/nl\/products\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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 Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ichirakutei Eisui","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086360412495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086365163855,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086365196623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59086365229391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59086365262159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59086365294927,"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":59086365327695,"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":59086365360463,"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":59086365393231,"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":59086365425999,"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":59086365458767,"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":59086365491535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesan-Hana-gi-of-the-giya-Brothel_Poster_CompositorV1_1791682885027.jpg?v=1791683291"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/ichirakutei-eisui.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}