{"product_id":"courtesan-and-new-year-decoration-katsukawa-shuntei","title":"Courtesan and New Year Decoration - Katsukawa Shuntei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei, 'Courtesan and New Year Decoration' depicts a seated courtesan with New Year decorations, exemplifying the ukiyo-e style with its flat composition and emphasis on line and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei depicts a courtesan with New Year decorations. Shuntei was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who was a student of Katsukawa Shunshō. He is known for his depictions of beautiful women (bijin-ga) and actors (yakusha-e). This print exemplifies the ukiyo-e style, which flourished during the Edo period in Japan. Ukiyo-e, meaning 'pictures of the floating world', often portrayed scenes of everyday life, entertainment, and celebrated figures. \n\nThe courtesan is shown seated, holding a fan, and adorned in a patterned kimono. A box containing New Year decorations, including pine branches and what appears to be a lobster, sits beside her. The print also features calligraphy, adding another layer of artistic expression. The composition is flat, typical of ukiyo-e, with an emphasis on line and pattern rather than deep perspective. The colours are muted, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.\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":"Katsukawa Shuntei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869992755535,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891290218831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57891290251599,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Courtesan-and-New-Year-Decoration_Poster_CompositorV1_1780785493066.jpg?v=1781142855","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/courtesan-and-new-year-decoration-katsukawa-shuntei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}