{"product_id":"a-professional-buffoon-torii-kiyonobu-i","title":"A Professional Buffoon - Torii Kiyonobu I","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu I, featuring a professional buffoon in a classic Ukiyo-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu I belongs to an early period of Ukiyo-e, a genre that captured the urban culture of Edo-period Japan. Kiyonobu I was a founder of the Torii school, which maintained a close association with the Kabuki theatre. His work is characterised by bold, sweeping lines known as 'tan-e' style, which often utilised a limited palette of black ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a scene of leisure involving a professional buffoon, or 'taikomochi', alongside other figures. The figures are arranged in a flat, graphic manner, typical of early eighteenth-century prints. The artist employs a calligraphic line quality to define the folds of the kimono and the facial expressions of the subjects. The background features a simple screen decorated with maple leaves, providing a sense of setting without the use of complex perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonobu I focused on the theatricality of his subjects, often drawing inspiration from the exaggerated poses and costumes of Kabuki actors. This print reflects the aesthetic values of the time, where the focus remained on the clarity of the silhouette and the rhythmic quality of the ink lines. The lack of colour is intentional, as these early prints were produced primarily as monochrome works, sometimes hand-coloured by the owner or a specialist. The simplicity of the design allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the figures and the subtle details of their attire. This piece provides a window into the social customs and artistic conventions of the Genroku era, where the theatre and the pleasure districts were central to the cultural life of the city.\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\/yokkaichi-mie-river-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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-inspired-by-famous-pictures-kanagawa-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;\"\u003eFifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Inspired by Famous Pictures (Kanagawa) - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyonobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981616222543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981722718543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981722751311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981722784079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981722816847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981722849615,"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":58981722882383,"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":58981722915151,"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":58981722947919,"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":58981722980687,"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":58981723013455,"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":58981723046223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Professional-Buffoon_Poster_CompositorV1_1790899527193.jpg?v=1790901645","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/a-professional-buffoon-torii-kiyonobu-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}