{"product_id":"hour-of-the-dragon-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Hour of the Dragon - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicting two women during the morning hours in the Yoshiwara district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro created this woodblock print as part of his series Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara. The series documents the daily life of courtesans within the pleasure district of Edo. This specific image represents the Hour of the Dragon, which corresponds to the period between 7:00 and 9:00 in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro focuses on the private, domestic moments of his subjects. Two women are depicted in a state of morning relaxation. One woman sits upright, adjusting her hair, while the other reclines on a futon. The composition uses the characteristic elongated proportions that define Utamaro's mature style. The artist employs a subtle colour palette, relying on soft pinks, muted greens, and ochre tones to define the textiles and the interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical mastery is evident in the treatment of the fabric patterns. The outer robe features a bold, circular motif, while the inner garments display more delicate, linear designs. A folding screen stands to the left, providing a geometric contrast to the organic curves of the figures. The cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the series and the specific hour, framed by a floral motif. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to capture intimacy and quietude within the highly structured environment of the Yoshiwara district. The work remains a primary example of the bijin-ga genre, which prioritises the depiction of beautiful women through refined line work and balanced composition.\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\/ryogoku-bridge-and-the-great-riverbank-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;\"\u003eRyōgoku Bridge and the Great Riverbank - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-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 Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\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":58935691477327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58936222646607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58936222679375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58936222712143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58936222744911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58936222777679,"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":58936222810447,"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":58936222843215,"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":58936222875983,"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":58936222908751,"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":58936222941519,"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":58936222974287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hour-of-the-Dragon_Poster_CompositorV1_1790710253662.jpg?v=1790710799","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/hour-of-the-dragon-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}