{"product_id":"encounter-beneath-cherry-tree-torii-kiyonaga","title":"Encounter Beneath Cherry Tree - Torii Kiyonaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga, depicting a social encounter beneath a flowering cherry tree with the artist's signature elongated figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyonaga is recognised for his mastery of the Ukiyo-e genre, particularly his depictions of tall, elegant figures set against carefully composed architectural or natural backgrounds. This print captures a social interaction occurring under the boughs of a flowering cherry tree, a common motif in Edo-period art that signifies the fleeting nature of beauty and the arrival of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonaga employs a balanced composition, placing the figures in the foreground to create a sense of immediate presence. The artist uses clean, precise lines to define the folds of the kimonos and the posture of the subjects. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions characteristic of Kiyonaga’s mature style, which departed from the more compact forms favoured by his predecessors. The inclusion of a monk and a samurai alongside women suggests a scene from urban life in Edo, where different social classes might cross paths in public spaces such as temple gardens or parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print relies on a restrained colour palette, typical of the period's woodblock printing techniques. The focus remains on the interplay between the human subjects and the natural elements. The cherry blossoms, rendered with delicate strokes, frame the figures, providing a soft contrast to the structured garments. The calligraphic quality of the lines, particularly in the rendering of the fabric and the branches, demonstrates the technical skill required to carve and print such detailed imagery. This work provides a glimpse into the aesthetic values of late eighteenth-century Japan, where the depiction of everyday social encounters was elevated through refined artistic execution.\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-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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 Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - 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":"Torii Kiyonaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415069135183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415101575503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415101608271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415101641039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415101673807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415101706575,"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":58415101739343,"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":58415101772111,"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":58415101804879,"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":58415101837647,"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":58415101870415,"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":58415101903183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Encounter-Beneath-Cherry-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1786129449334.jpg?v=1786129784","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/encounter-beneath-cherry-tree-torii-kiyonaga","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}