{"title":"Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-first-month-ishikawa-toyomasa","title":"The First Month - Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a domestic New Year celebration in eighteenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa captures a domestic scene during the Japanese New Year, known as the first month. The composition focuses on a group of figures gathered on tatami mats, engaged in seasonal activities. The artist employs a high-angle perspective, common in Ukiyo-e prints of the period, to display the interior space and the figures simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne figure stands on the wooden veranda, holding a small object, while others sit on the floor, interacting with toys or ritual items. The attention to detail in the textiles, from the striped patterns of the kimonos to the subtle textures of the floor mats, demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium. The colour palette remains muted, relying on soft earth tones, greens, and faded reds, which is characteristic of prints from the mid-to-late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, small objects associated with New Year celebrations, such as a tea set and decorative arrangements, provide context to the gathering. The architectural elements, including the sliding screen doors and the veranda, frame the action, creating a sense of enclosure and intimacy. Ishikawa Toyomasa, a pupil of Ishikawa Toyonobu, was known for his depictions of children and domestic life. This work reflects the period's interest in documenting the customs of the merchant class and the quiet moments of daily existence. The print serves as a visual record of traditional Japanese life, where the change of the calendar year was marked by specific social rituals and shared family time.\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\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ishikawa Toyomasa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017034072399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017134440783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017134473551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59017134506319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59017134539087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59017134571855,"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":59017134604623,"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":59017134637391,"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":59017134670159,"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":59017134702927,"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":59017134735695,"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":59017134768463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-First-Month_Poster_CompositorV1_1791259198352.jpg?v=1791259607"},{"product_id":"the-fifth-month-ishikawa-toyomasa","title":"The Fifth Month - Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa depicting a dynamic genre scene from a series representing the months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa depicts a dynamic scene set within a traditional Japanese interior. The composition is divided by the architectural elements of shoji screens, which provide a rhythmic backdrop for the figures. The artist employs a flattened perspective, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, to organise the multiple figures across the foreground and middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central action involves several figures engaged in what appears to be a theatrical or ritualised encounter. Their postures are expressive, with limbs angled to suggest movement and tension. The clothing, rendered with patterned textiles, adds visual texture to the scene. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of green, red, and soft ochre, which allows the line work to define the forms clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikawa Toyomasa was active during the mid-to-late 18th century, a period when the Ukiyo-e school produced numerous prints documenting both the kabuki theatre and daily life. This work belongs to a series representing the months of the year, a common theme in Japanese printmaking. The cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the specific month, while the artist's signature is visible in the lower left. The print demonstrates the technical skill of the period, particularly in the registration of the woodblocks and the application of colour. The figures are depicted with the stylised facial features characteristic of the era, conveying a sense of drama and narrative focus. The work remains a clear example of the aesthetic priorities of the Edo period, where the balance between decorative pattern and human gesture was carefully maintained.\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\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ishikawa Toyomasa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051612307791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051628298575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051628331343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051628364111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051628396879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051628429647,"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":59051628462415,"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":59051628495183,"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":59051628527951,"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":59051628560719,"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":59051628593487,"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":59051628626255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fifth-Month_Poster_CompositorV1_1791420321280.jpg?v=1791421171"},{"product_id":"the-eleventh-month-ishikawa-toyomasa","title":"The Eleventh Month - Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa, depicting a multi-layered scene of domestic life and theatrical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa belongs to the Ukiyo-e tradition, a genre that flourished in Japan during the Edo period. The composition is divided into two distinct registers, a common technique in Japanese printmaking used to depict simultaneous actions or layered narratives. In the upper section, a figure dressed in theatrical costume stands upon a raised platform, framed by a delicate, arching branch. This suggests a connection to the world of Kabuki theatre, where actors were often depicted in specific roles or seasonal performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower register shifts to a domestic or public scene, featuring a group of women and children. The figures are rendered with the characteristic grace of the period, wearing patterned kimonos that display a variety of textile designs. One woman carries a child on her back, while another holds a child in her arms, creating a sense of movement and interaction. The architectural elements, such as the paper lanterns and the tiled roof, provide a sense of place and structure to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikawa Toyomasa employs a balanced colour palette, using muted tones that allow the fine line work to remain the primary focus. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, with clear outlines and carefully registered colour blocks. The inclusion of a crane motif on the green curtain adds a layer of symbolic meaning, as the crane is a traditional emblem of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. This work offers a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the era, capturing a moment of daily activity alongside the stylised performance of the theatre. The print is a fine example of the narrative capacity of Ukiyo-e, blending the everyday with the performative.\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\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/new-year-street-performers-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;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ishikawa Toyomasa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072336658767,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072342982991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072343015759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072343048527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072343081295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072343114063,"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":59072343146831,"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":59072343179599,"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":59072343212367,"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":59072343245135,"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":59072343277903,"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":59072343310671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Eleventh-Month_Poster_CompositorV1_1791517604366.jpg?v=1791518058"},{"product_id":"the-second-month-ishikawa-toyomasa","title":"The Second Month - Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa depicting a lively seasonal scene from the second month of the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa depicts a lively scene associated with the second month of the lunar calendar. The composition features a group of figures engaged in playful interaction, set against a backdrop that includes a torii gate and banners. The artist employs a clear, graphic style typical of the mid-Edo period, where the focus remains on the expressive gestures and patterned garments of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with a sense of movement, capturing a moment of lighthearted activity. The inclusion of the torii gate suggests a connection to shrine festivities or seasonal observances common in the Ukiyo-e tradition. Toyomasa uses a balanced palette, allowing the red of the gate and the garments to contrast with the muted tones of the background and the foliage. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the period, with clean lines defining the contours of the figures and the folds of their clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikawa Toyomasa was active during the latter half of the eighteenth century and is known for his contributions to the Ukiyo-e genre. His work often captures the social customs and daily life of the era with a distinct clarity. This particular print is part of a series documenting the months of the year, a popular subject for artists seeking to catalogue the seasonal rhythms of Japanese life. The composition is relatively flat, prioritising the arrangement of figures and symbolic elements over atmospheric perspective. The presence of the drum and the dynamic poses of the individuals suggest a celebratory context, perhaps related to traditional music or dance performances held during the spring months. The work remains a representative example of the aesthetic priorities of the time, focusing on human activity within a structured, decorative environment.\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":"Ishikawa Toyomasa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59080127578447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59080180072783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59080180105551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59080180138319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59080180171087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59080180203855,"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":59080180236623,"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":59080180269391,"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":59080180302159,"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":59080180334927,"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":59080180367695,"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":59080180400463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Second-Month_Poster_CompositorV1_1791602940669.jpg?v=1791603793"},{"product_id":"the-fourth-month-ishikawa-toyomasa","title":"The Fourth Month - Ishikawa Toyomasa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa, depicting a group of children in a lively, seasonal genre scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ishikawa Toyomasa depicts a group of children engaged in play, a common subject within the Ukiyo-e tradition. The composition captures a moment of collective focus, as the figures gesture towards the sky, perhaps tracking the flight of a bird. The artist employs a balanced arrangement of figures, with their varied postures creating a sense of movement and interaction. The clothing, rendered with distinct patterns and muted colour tones, provides visual texture against the simpler background of water and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikawa Toyomasa was active during the mid-to-late eighteenth century, a period when the production of multi-coloured prints, or nishiki-e, reached a high level of technical refinement. The print demonstrates the characteristic flat perspective and clear outlines associated with the genre. The use of negative space in the upper portion of the image allows the figures to occupy the foreground, drawing the viewer into the narrative of the scene. The subtle application of colour, typical of the period, relies on a limited palette to define the forms and garments of the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a series representing the months of the year, a popular format for artists to explore seasonal themes and activities. The inclusion of a cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the specific month, while the artist's signature is placed clearly in the lower right. The print offers a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the Edo period, focusing on the simple, everyday actions of youth. The preservation of the paper texture and the clarity of the printed lines reflect the quality of the original woodblock carving and the subsequent printing process. 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