{"title":"Utagawa Toyokuni","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cherry-blossoms-in-the-wind-utagawa-toyokuni","title":"Cherry Blossoms in the Wind - Utagawa Toyokuni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni, capturing figures in a moment of repose beneath cherry blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni depicts a group of figures gathered beneath the boughs of a cherry tree. The composition focuses on the interaction between the individuals, whose garments are rendered with attention to pattern and textile detail. Toyokuni, a prominent member of the Utagawa school, was known for his contributions to the genre of actor portraits and depictions of fashionable life in Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs a refined colour palette, typical of the period, where soft pinks, muted greens, and charcoal tones create a sense of seasonal atmosphere. The figures are arranged in a manner that suggests a narrative moment, perhaps a pause during a viewing of the blossoms. The lines are precise, defining the folds of the kimono and the hairstyles of the subjects with clarity. The cherry blossoms, scattered across the lower portion of the frame, provide a sense of movement, suggesting the wind mentioned in the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of Ukiyo-e, this work reflects the aesthetic values of the urban merchant class of the time. The focus remains on the grace of the figures and the decorative quality of their attire. The print demonstrates the technical skill involved in the multi-block printing process, where each colour is applied from a separate carved woodblock. This example provides a view into the stylistic conventions of early nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking, where the balance between human form and natural elements is 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\/girl-with-fan-masafusa\" 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;\"\u003eGirl with Fan - Masafusa by Masafusa Okumura\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/lady-threading-needle-on-verandah-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eLady Threading Needle on Verandah by Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/utagawa-toyokuni\" 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;\"\u003eUtagawa Toyokuni artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Toyokuni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475648545103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475670270287,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475670303055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475670335823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475670368591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475670401359,"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":59475670434127,"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":59475670466895,"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":59475670499663,"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":59475670532431,"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":59475670565199,"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":59475670597967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cherry-Blossoms-in-the-Wind_Poster_CompositorV1_1794413866843.jpg?v=1794451049"},{"product_id":"courtesans-promenading-on-the-nakanocho-utagawa-toyokuni","title":"Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō - Utagawa Toyokuni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed triptych woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni depicting a procession of courtesans in the Yoshiwara district of Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Toyokuni captures the atmosphere of the Yoshiwara pleasure district in Edo. The scene depicts a procession of high-ranking courtesans, known as oiran, as they walk along the Nakanochō, the central thoroughfare of the district. Toyokuni, a master of the Utagawa school, focuses on the elaborate fashion and social hierarchy of the period. The women wear layered kimonos with complex patterns, their hair styled in ornate arrangements that signal their status and role within the pleasure quarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured as a wide, horizontal view that draws the eye down the street. The architectural elements, such as the wooden lattice screens and the hanging lanterns, provide a sense of depth and enclosure. Toyokuni uses a balanced palette of muted earth tones, ochre, and black, which allows the viewer to focus on the textures of the textiles and the expressions of the figures. Each courtesan is accompanied by young attendants, or kamuro, who mirror the formal movements of their superiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of the Ukiyo-e tradition, this print documents the ephemeral nature of the floating world. Toyokuni was known for his ability to capture the individual character of his subjects, moving away from the more generic depictions common in earlier prints. The attention to detail in the garments and the spatial arrangement of the figures reflects the technical skill required for multi-block printing. This piece offers a glimpse into the social life of Edo, where the theatre, the teahouses, and the pleasure districts formed the core of urban culture. 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