Courtesan and New Year Decoration - Katsukawa Shuntei
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Description
A 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.
This 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. The 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.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Courtesan and New Year Decoration - Katsukawa Shuntei
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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