{"product_id":"boys-play-acting-a-daimyo-procession-utagawa-kuniyoshi","title":"Boys Play-acting a Daimyo Procession - Utagawa Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi showing a group of boys in costume, play-acting a daimyo procession along a shoreline at sunrise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period. He is celebrated for his dynamic and imaginative prints, particularly those depicting warriors, mythical creatures, and historical scenes. Kuniyoshi's work often displays a flair for the dramatic and a keen sense of observation, setting him apart from his contemporaries. His influence extended to later generations of artists, both in Japan and the West. \n\nThis woodblock print depicts a group of boys engaged in a play-acting performance of a daimyo procession. The scene unfolds along a shoreline, with a rising sun in the background. The boys are dressed in makeshift costumes, carrying symbolic objects such as miniature palanquins, parasols, and banners. Their expressions and gestures convey a sense of youthful exuberance and playful imitation. The composition is arranged in a horizontal format, allowing for a detailed depiction of the procession and the surrounding environment. The colour palette is dominated by blues, creams, and oranges, creating a harmonious and visually appealing image.\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\/crow-on-snowy-branch-ohara-koson-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;\"\u003eCrow on Snowy Branch - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/looking-as-if-she-is-waking-up-the-appearance-of-a-maiden-of-the-koka-era-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" 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;\"\u003eLooking as if she is waking up - The appearance of a maiden of the Koka era - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kuniyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690456686927,"sku":null,"price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690465403215,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690465435983,"sku":null,"price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690465468751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690465501519,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boys-Play-acting-a-Daimyo-Procession_Poster_CompositorV1_1778724006276.jpg?v=1778724273","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/boys-play-acting-a-daimyo-procession-utagawa-kuniyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}