{"product_id":"geheime-affaire-van-een-getrouwde-man-en-een-getrouwde-vrouw-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Geheime affaire van een getrouwde man en een getrouwde vrouw - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic shunga woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, featuring fluid line work and the decorative aesthetic of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro belongs to the shunga genre, a category of Japanese art depicting erotic scenes. Utamaro, a master of the ukiyo-e tradition, is recognised for his ability to capture the human form with fluid, expressive lines. In this composition, the artist focuses on the intimate interaction between two figures, using the characteristic flattened perspective and decorative patterning typical of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are draped in patterned kimonos, with the fabric rendered in muted tones that contrast with the pale skin of the subjects. Utamaro employs calligraphic line work to define the contours of the bodies and the folds of the garments. The inclusion of text surrounding the figures is a common feature in such prints, providing narrative context or dialogue that adds a layer of literary engagement to the visual experience. To the side, a potted plant sits in a decorative vessel, serving as a quiet domestic detail that grounds the scene in a specific interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro was highly regarded for his bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, and his technical skill in woodblock printing allowed for the subtle application of colour and texture. This work demonstrates his command of composition, balancing the physical closeness of the subjects with the surrounding calligraphic elements. The print reflects the social and cultural climate of the late 18th century in Japan, where such works were produced for a sophisticated urban audience. As a fine art print, this piece offers an opportunity to examine the technical precision of Japanese woodblock printing and the aesthetic conventions of the period.\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\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/youth-as-a-stand-in-monju-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;\"\u003eYouth as a Stand-in Monju - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345228960079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345233908047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58345233940815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345233973583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58345234006351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345234039119,"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":58345234071887,"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":58345234104655,"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":58345234137423,"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":58345234170191,"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":58345234202959,"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":58345234235727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Geheime-affaire-van-een-getrouwde-man-en-een-getrouwde-vrouw_Poster_CompositorV1_1785390416167.jpg?v=1785393762","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/geheime-affaire-van-een-getrouwde-man-en-een-getrouwde-vrouw-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}