{"product_id":"karakoto-of-chojiya-on-parade-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Karakoto of Chojiya on Parade - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting the courtesan Karakoto of the Chojiya house during a formal procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts the high-ranking courtesan Karakoto of the Chojiya house during a formal procession. Eishi, a former painter for the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre in the late eighteenth century. His work is recognised for its elongated, graceful figures and a refined approach to the bijin-ga tradition, which focuses on the depiction of beautiful women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features Karakoto accompanied by her young attendants, known as kamuro. The figures are arranged with a sense of poise, their layered kimonos displaying a variety of patterns, from geometric checks to floral motifs. The background is sparse, allowing the focus to remain on the figures and their elaborate attire. Hanging paper lanterns, decorated with wisteria, frame the upper portion of the scene, suggesting an evening setting or a festival atmosphere. The muted colour palette, dominated by soft greys, blacks, and subtle pinks, reflects the sophisticated aesthetic favoured by the artist during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi moved away from the more exaggerated proportions seen in the works of his contemporaries, opting instead for a style that emphasised elegance and balance. The print demonstrates his technical skill in woodblock carving and colour application, particularly in the subtle gradations of the garments. This work provides a glimpse into the social hierarchy of the Yoshiwara pleasure district, where courtesans like Karakoto were celebrated figures. The attention to detail in the textile patterns and the precise rendering of the hairstyles offer insight into the fashion and cultural norms of the Edo period. As a fine art print, this piece captures the quiet dignity and stylistic precision that defined Eishi's contribution to Japanese printmaking.\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-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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 Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hosoda Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601105228111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601119154511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601119187279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601119220047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601119252815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601119285583,"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":58601119318351,"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":58601119351119,"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":58601119383887,"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":58601119416655,"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":58601119449423,"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":58601119482191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Karakoto-of-Chojiya-on-Parade_Poster_CompositorV1_1788040119186.jpg?v=1788040632","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/karakoto-of-chojiya-on-parade-chobunsai-eishi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}