{"product_id":"frogs-and-yellow-rose-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Frogs and Yellow Rose - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic kacho-ga woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, featuring two frogs near a flowering yellow rose branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige belongs to the kacho-ga genre, which focuses on birds and flowers. The composition features a delicate branch of yellow roses hanging from the upper left, while two frogs navigate the space below. Hiroshige employs a diagonal orientation, a technique common in his work to suggest movement and depth within a two-dimensional plane. The blue streaks cutting across the background imply flowing water, providing a sense of motion that contrasts with the stillness of the botanical elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the precision of the ukiyo-e process. The lines are clean and controlled, defining the texture of the frog skin and the structure of the rose petals. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft yellows, muted greens, and varying shades of blue to create a balanced visual experience. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy in the upper right corner is a standard feature of the period, often providing poetic context or identifying the artist and publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshige was a master of atmospheric conditions, and this work captures a quiet moment in nature. The frogs are depicted with anatomical accuracy, yet they retain the stylised quality characteristic of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking. The negative space is utilised effectively, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the flora and fauna. This print is an example of the technical skill involved in multi-block printing, where each colour is applied via a separate carved woodblock. The result is a harmonious image that reflects the aesthetic values of the Edo period, where the observation of the natural world was a primary subject for artists and poets alike.\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\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58956224725327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58956319490383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58956319523151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58956319555919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58956319588687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58956319621455,"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":58956319654223,"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":58956319686991,"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":58956319719759,"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":58956319752527,"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":58956319785295,"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":58956319818063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frogs-and-Yellow-Rose_Poster_CompositorV1_1790740368654.jpg?v=1790741330","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/frogs-and-yellow-rose-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}