{"product_id":"cleaning-combs-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Cleaning Combs - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting a domestic scene of women and a child engaged in daily grooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro is recognised for his mastery of the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on the depiction of beautiful women. This woodblock print captures a domestic scene, showing a woman cleaning a comb while a child sits nearby and another woman rests with a fan. The composition relies on the balanced arrangement of figures, typical of the late eighteenth-century Edo period. Utamaro employs a refined line quality to define the contours of the figures and the patterns of their garments, demonstrating his technical skill in the ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a muted colour palette, which allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the subjects. The woman in the background wears a patterned kimono, while the child is depicted in a simpler garment, creating a visual contrast. The inclusion of the fan and the grooming tools provides context to the daily lives of the urban class in Edo. Utamaro was known for his ability to capture subtle expressions and gestures, which adds a sense of intimacy to the work. The print is a fine example of the artist's output during his most productive years, when he refined his approach to portraiture and group compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a museum-grade fine art print, this reproduction maintains the integrity of the original woodblock technique. The soft tones and delicate lines are preserved, offering an authentic representation of Utamaro's aesthetic. This piece provides insight into the domestic sphere of the period, reflecting the artistic conventions of the time without relying on excessive ornamentation. It is a quiet study of human interaction, rendered with the precision and grace that define Utamaro's contribution to Japanese printmaking.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nissaka-travellers-on-a-steep-path-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;\"\u003eNissaka: Travellers on a Steep Path - 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":58344859959631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344862548303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344862581071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344862613839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344862646607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344862679375,"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":58344862712143,"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":58344862744911,"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":58344862777679,"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":58344862810447,"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":58344862843215,"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":58344862875983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cleaning-Combs_Poster_CompositorV1_1785384246334.jpg?v=1785385169","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/cleaning-combs-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}