A Young Man at the Side of a House - Kitagawa Utamaro
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'A Young Man at the Side of a House' captures a domestic scene in muted tones, showcasing the Ukiyo-e style with fine lines and flat perspective.
This woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style that flourished in Japan during the Edo period. Utamaro, known for his depictions of female beauty (bijin-ga) and theatrical scenes, captures a moment of domestic life with a subtle narrative. The composition features several figures arranged within an interior space, defined by the architectural elements of the house. A young man, dressed in a striped kimono, kneels near the edge of the room, his gaze directed towards the other figures. Two women are positioned near a shoji screen, one standing and the other kneeling. A smaller inset scene appears in the upper left, showing a dramatic episode with figures in what appears to be a play. The print's colour palette is restrained, with muted tones of ochre, grey, and green dominating the scene. Fine lines define the figures' features and clothing, while the flat perspective and decorative patterns on the kimonos are typical of Ukiyo-e prints. The print offers a glimpse into the social customs and artistic conventions of 18th-century Japan.
A Young Man at the Side of a House - Kitagawa Utamaro
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Kitagawa Utamaro
inventing the close-up portrait in Japanese printmaking, turning Edo shopgirls into celebrities, and being manacled for fifty days over a print of the wrong ruler
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