{"product_id":"fourth-print-from-a-low-tide-pentaptych-utagawa-kuniyoshi","title":"Fourth Print from A Low Tide Pentaptych - Utagawa Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicting a woman gathering shellfish during low tide, part of a larger pentaptych series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print is the fourth sheet of a larger pentaptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting figures engaged in the collection of shellfish during low tide. Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school, demonstrates his technical skill through the balanced composition and the precise rendering of the figure in the foreground. The woman is shown in a crouched position, her attention directed toward the mudflats as she gathers clams. Her attire, featuring a striped kimono, is rendered with clear, controlled lines that define the folds of the fabric against her posture.\n\nThe background provides a sense of space, with the receding shoreline and distant hills depicted in muted tones. The water is suggested through simple, rhythmic lines, maintaining the flat aesthetic characteristic of the period. In the distance, two smaller figures are visible, adding a sense of scale to the scene. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy at the top of the print serves as a formal element, integrating text with the visual narrative.\n\nKuniyoshi is recognised for his ability to capture both dramatic subjects and quiet, everyday moments. This work belongs to a series that explores the seasonal activities of the Edo period. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft blues, greys, and earthy tones to convey the atmosphere of the coast. The print reflects the technical standards of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking, where the collaboration between the artist, carver, and printer resulted in a refined final product. This piece offers a view into the social and environmental context of the time, documenting the interaction between the local population and the coastal geography.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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 Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kuniyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176445022543,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177054081359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177054114127,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fourth-Print-from-A-Low-Tide-Pentaptych_Poster_CompositorV1_1783374845654.jpg?v=1783603899","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/fourth-print-from-a-low-tide-pentaptych-utagawa-kuniyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}