{"product_id":"fishing-senadori-no-zu-utagawa-toyoharu","title":"Fishing (Senadori no zu) - Utagawa Toyoharu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Uki-e woodblock print by Utagawa Toyoharu, demonstrating the integration of Western linear perspective into 18th-century Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Toyoharu belongs to the Uki-e genre, a style of Japanese art that adopted Western linear perspective techniques. During the Edo period, Japanese artists became fascinated by imported Dutch copperplate engravings, which demonstrated mathematical depth. Toyoharu was a primary figure in adapting these European spatial concepts to the traditional woodblock medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a riverside scene with European-style architecture, characterised by arched bridges and multi-storey buildings. The artist uses a vanishing point to draw the viewer's eye toward the centre of the bridge, creating a sense of distance that was unconventional in Japanese art of the time. The figures in the foreground, including those in small boats and others wading in the water, provide a sense of scale against the large, structured buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyoharu's work represents a period of cultural exchange where foreign artistic methods were integrated into local printmaking traditions. The palette remains relatively muted, consistent with the pigments available for woodblock printing in the late 18th century. The print serves as a record of how Japanese artists interpreted Western architectural forms through their own technical lens. The inclusion of the series title, Dutch Perspective Pictures, confirms the artist's intent to explore these imported visual theories. This print is a clear example of the technical experimentation that occurred within the Ukiyo-e school, as artists sought to expand the boundaries of their craft beyond traditional flat-plane compositions.\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\/yugasan-in-bizan-province-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;\"\u003eYugasan in Bizan Province - Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/throwing-the-shuttle-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eThrowing the Shuttle - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Toyoharu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981688410447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981723865423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981723898191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981723930959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981723963727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981723996495,"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":58981724029263,"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":58981724062031,"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":58981724094799,"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":58981724127567,"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":58981724160335,"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":58981724193103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fishing-Senadori-no-zu-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790899459897.jpg?v=1790901887","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/fishing-senadori-no-zu-utagawa-toyoharu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}