A Scene on the Bridge - Kitagawa Utamaro - Poster
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A Scene on the Bridge - Kitagawa Utamaro

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Product: Fine Art Poster
Size: A4 (21x29.7 cm)
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'A Scene on the Bridge' depicts figures in a boat with a bridge and river in the background. The print captures the social customs and artistic preferences of 18th-century Japan.

This woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) captures a scene of leisure and social interaction. Utamaro was a prominent Japanese artist, best known for his ukiyo-e prints of beautiful women (bijin-ga). His work often depicted the daily life and entertainment of the Edo period. The composition shows several figures in what appears to be a covered boat or structure, with a bridge and river scene visible in the background. The figures are rendered with delicate lines and subtle colour gradations, typical of Utamaro's style. The print demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of human expression and gesture. The arrangement of the figures, combined with the background view, creates a sense of depth and spatial complexity. The colours are muted, with a focus on earth tones and subtle contrasts, which adds to the print's overall sense of calm and refinement. The print offers a glimpse into the social customs and artistic preferences of 18th-century Japan.

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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Jayne - Yorkshire
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
Matt - Rutland
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Nikki - London
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
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