{"product_id":"a-man-lighting-his-pipe-from-that-of-a-young-woman-who-sits-beside-him-okumura-masanobu","title":"A Man Lighting His Pipe from that of A Young Woman who Sits Beside Him - Okumura Masanobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu depicting a quiet, domestic scene of two figures sharing a light for their pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu captures a quiet, domestic moment within the Edo period. The composition focuses on a man and a woman seated on a bench, engaged in the shared activity of lighting their pipes. A third figure, likely a servant or attendant, stands to the right carrying a large, rectangular container on their back. The scene is rendered with the clean, precise lines characteristic of early eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasanobu was a significant figure in the development of Ukiyo-e, often credited with innovations in print format and technique. His work frequently depicted the urban culture of Edo, focusing on the inhabitants of the pleasure districts and the daily lives of townspeople. In this print, the artist employs a balanced arrangement of figures, using the negative space of the paper to define the interior setting. The clothing of the two central figures is decorated with distinct patterns, which contrast with the simpler, striped garments of the attendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is an example of 'sumizuri-e', or ink-printed pictures, which were produced using only black ink. This technique relies entirely on the quality of the line work and the composition to convey form and texture. The artist uses varying line weights to distinguish between the soft fabric of the kimonos and the more rigid structure of the bench and the container. By focusing on a mundane social interaction, Masanobu provides a glimpse into the customs of the era. The lack of background detail keeps the viewer's attention on the interaction between the subjects, emphasising the intimacy of the gesture. This work reflects the technical precision and stylistic conventions that defined the early stages of the Ukiyo-e tradition.\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=\"\/products\/two-women-in-a-boat-one-holding-a-basket-of-mussels-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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 Boat; One Holding a Basket of Mussels - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/artisans-from-the-series-an-up-to-date-parody-of-the-four-classes-utagawa-kunisada\" 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;\"\u003eArtisans, from the series An Up-to-Date Parody of the Four Classes - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Masanobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492617163087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492678340943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492678373711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492678406479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492678439247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492678472015,"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":58492678504783,"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":58492678537551,"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":58492678570319,"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":58492678603087,"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":58492678635855,"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":58492678668623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Man-Lighting-His-Pipe-from-that-of-A-Young-Woman-who-Sits-Beside-Him_Poster_CompositorV1_1786407078495.jpg?v=1786943558","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/a-man-lighting-his-pipe-from-that-of-a-young-woman-who-sits-beside-him-okumura-masanobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}