{"title":"Utagawa Yoshifuji","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"picture-of-minamoto-no-yoritomos-hunt-on-the-slopes-of-mount-fuji-utagawa-yoshifuji","title":"Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji - Utagawa Yoshifuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshifuji depicting the historic 1193 hunting expedition of Minamoto no Yoritomo at the base of Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshifuji depicts the legendary Fuji no Makigari, a massive hunting event organised by the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1193. The composition spans three panels, a format known as oban tate-e triptych, which allows for a wide narrative scope. In the centre, a large wild boar dominates the action, surrounded by samurai on horseback and hunting dogs. The figures are rendered with the bold outlines and flat colour planes characteristic of the Ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Fuji rises in the background, providing a recognisable geographical anchor for the scene. Yoshifuji, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, employs the dramatic energy common in musha-e, or warrior prints. The scene captures the chaos of the hunt, with horses rearing and archers aiming their bows. The artist uses a palette of indigo, ochre, and muted greens to define the terrain and the garments of the warriors. Cartouches containing text are placed throughout the image, identifying the various historical figures participating in the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the mid-19th-century interest in historical themes and military prowess. The attention to detail in the armour and the dynamic poses of the animals demonstrate the technical skill required for multi-block printing. The work functions as both a historical record and an action-oriented narrative, typical of the popular prints produced in Edo during this period. The use of perspective is flattened, prioritising the arrangement of figures across the three sheets to create a sense of scale and movement. This print offers a view into the aesthetic preferences of the era, where tales of the Kamakura period were frequently adapted for a contemporary audience.\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\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshifuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794014343503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794019979599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794020012367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794020045135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794020077903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794020110671,"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":58794020143439,"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":58794020176207,"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":58794020208975,"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":58794020241743,"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":58794020274511,"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":58794020307279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-of-Minamoto-no-Yoritomo-s-Hunt-on-the-Slopes-of-Mount-Fuji_Poster_CompositorV1_1789526153612.jpg?v=1789526659"},{"product_id":"parade-of-the-emperors-troops-utagawa-yoshifuji","title":"Parade of the Emperor's Troops - Utagawa Yoshifuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych depicting a Meiji-era military procession, showcasing the fusion of traditional Japanese attire and Western-style uniforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshifuji captures a moment of transition in Meiji-era Japan. The work depicts a military procession, illustrating the modernisation of the Japanese armed forces during the late nineteenth century. The soldiers are shown wearing a hybrid of traditional Japanese headgear and Western-style military uniforms, reflecting the rapid cultural and political shifts occurring at the time. The composition is divided into three panels, a common format for ukiyo-e triptychs, which allows for a wide, panoramic view of the marching column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshifuji employs a clear, graphic style to delineate the figures. The soldiers carry rifles with fixed bayonets, while the musicians in the foreground play drums and flutes, maintaining a sense of rhythmic order. The colour palette is restrained, using blocks of indigo, red, and ochre to define the uniforms and equipment against a neutral background. The architecture visible in the upper portion of the print suggests a fortified location, providing context for the military exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yoshifuji was well-versed in the conventions of the ukiyo-e tradition, yet this work demonstrates his interest in documenting contemporary events. The print serves as a visual record of the Meiji government's efforts to adopt Western military organisation and technology. The attention to detail in the uniforms and the precise arrangement of the troops indicate the artist's focus on the changing nature of national identity during this period. The print remains a valuable example of how traditional Japanese printmaking techniques were adapted to narrate the modernisation of the state.\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\/two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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 Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshifuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808087281999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808114446671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808114479439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808114512207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808114544975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808114577743,"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":58808114610511,"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":58808114643279,"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":58808114676047,"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":58808114708815,"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":58808114741583,"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":58808114774351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Parade-of-the-Emperor-s-Troops_Poster_CompositorV1_1789668651098.jpg?v=1789669010"},{"product_id":"russians-strolling-utagawa-yoshifuji","title":"Russians Strolling - Utagawa Yoshifuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Yokohama-e woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshifuji depicting Russian visitors in Japan during the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshifuji belongs to the genre known as Yokohama-e, which emerged during the late Edo period as Japan began to open its ports to foreign trade. These prints served as a visual record for the Japanese public, who were curious about the appearance, dress, and customs of the foreigners arriving in Yokohama. The work depicts a Russian couple and a companion, rendered with the characteristic stylisation of the Utagawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central male figure wears a heavy, fur-trimmed coat and a military-style cap, reflecting the Japanese perception of Russian winter attire. Beside him, the woman is dressed in a structured European-style gown with a striped skirt and a distinctive hat. The artist employs a flat, graphic approach to the figures, using bold outlines and a limited colour palette typical of the medium. The background remains neutral, allowing the focus to rest entirely on the exotic details of the subjects' clothing and posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshifuji, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, was prolific in producing these prints that documented the arrival of Westerners. The inclusion of phonetic Japanese characters to label the subjects as Russians demonstrates the educational intent behind such prints. The composition is straightforward, prioritising clarity and documentation over atmospheric depth. The print provides a glimpse into a period of rapid cultural exchange, capturing the fascination with the 'other' that defined the early years of the Meiji era's precursor period. The work is a historical document of the encounter between Japan and the West, preserved through the traditional techniques of the woodblock printmaker.\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\/two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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 Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshifuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808181064015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808191549775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808191582543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808191615311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808191648079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808191680847,"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":58808191713615,"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":58808191746383,"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":58808191779151,"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":58808191811919,"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":58808191844687,"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":58808191877455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Russians-Strolling_Poster_CompositorV1_1789669893771.jpg?v=1789670374"},{"product_id":"five-people-working-like-ten-utagawa-yoshifuji","title":"Five People Working Like Ten - Utagawa Yoshifuji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese e-sugoroku board game print by Utagawa Yoshifuji, featuring characters from the Chūshingura narrative in a grid layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshifuji functions as an e-sugoroku, a traditional Japanese board game. The composition is organised into a grid of rectangular cells, each containing a figure from the famous Chūshingura narrative. The central area features a coastal scene, providing a visual break from the dense arrangement of characters surrounding the perimeter. The figures are depicted in dynamic poses, wearing traditional samurai attire, and are accompanied by calligraphic text that identifies each character and provides instructions for gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshifuji, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, demonstrates a mastery of the ukiyo-e style through his use of bold outlines and a balanced colour palette. The print reflects the popularity of board games during the Edo period, where historical tales were adapted into interactive formats for public entertainment. The work is a fine example of how art served both aesthetic and functional purposes in nineteenth-century Japan. The figures are rendered with clear, distinct lines, ensuring that each character remains legible despite the high density of the overall design. The use of colour is restrained, relying on primary tones to differentiate the various sections of the board. This piece offers a glimpse into the cultural habits of the era, where literature and history were integrated into the daily lives of citizens through affordable, mass-produced prints. The structural organisation of the board is precise, with a clear path for the player to follow, demonstrating the technical skill required to produce such complex woodblock designs. The print remains a significant object for those interested in the intersection of graphic design, history, and traditional Japanese games.\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\/frolicking-figures-and-animals-kawanabe-kyosai\" 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;\"\u003eFrolicking Figures and Animals - Kawanabe Kyōsai — Kawanabe Kyōsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshifuji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921631908175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921719103823,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58921719136591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58921719169359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58921719202127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58921719234895,"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":58921719267663,"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":58921719300431,"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":58921719333199,"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":58921719365967,"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":58921719398735,"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":58921719431503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Five-People-Working-Like-Ten_Poster_CompositorV1_1790693869805.jpg?v=1790694098"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/utagawa-yoshifuji.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}