{"product_id":"catching-fireflies-beneath-a-willow-tree-right-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Catching Fireflies Beneath a Willow Tree (right) - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting women catching fireflies in a serene, natural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicts a scene of women engaged in the summer pastime of catching fireflies. As a master of the bijin-ga genre, Utamaro focused on the portrayal of women, often emphasising their physical grace and the subtle nuances of their expressions. This work is the right panel of a larger composition, capturing a moment of quiet activity near a stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with the characteristic elongated proportions and refined line work associated with Utamaro's mature period. The artist employs a muted colour palette, relying on soft pinks, earthy browns, and subtle blues to create a sense of evening atmosphere. The composition balances the standing figures with the crouching woman in the foreground, who reaches toward the water. The willow branches and grasses provide a sense of place, grounding the figures in a natural setting without overwhelming the human subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro was instrumental in the development of the okubi-e, or large-head portrait, but his multi-figure compositions such as this demonstrate his ability to manage spatial relationships and narrative flow. The print reflects the aesthetic values of the Edo period, where the leisure activities of urban residents became a common subject for woodblock artists. The delicate lines of the garments and the precise rendering of the hair styles demonstrate the technical skill of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Utamaro. This print offers a view into the social customs of the time, presented with the stylistic elegance that defined the Ukiyo-e school.\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\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345626730831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345627877711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345627910479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345627943247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345627976015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345628008783,"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":58345628041551,"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":58345628074319,"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":58345628107087,"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":58345628139855,"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":58345628172623,"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":58345628205391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Catching-Fireflies-Beneath-a-Willow-Tree-right-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785391529167.jpg?v=1785395353","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/catching-fireflies-beneath-a-willow-tree-right-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}