{"product_id":"lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Lantern Float - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'Lantern Float' depicts three women carrying a large carp-shaped lantern. The delicate lines and subtle colours create a sense of elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a Japanese artist and one of the most important designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings. He is best known for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). Utamaro elevated the bijin-ga genre, moving away from stylised representations to focus on individual beauty and personality. He captured the subtle nuances of expression and pose, portraying women in their daily lives with sensitivity and grace. His work often depicted courtesans, geishas, and ordinary women, reflecting the culture of the Edo period. \n\n'Lantern Float' exemplifies Utamaro's mastery of line and composition. The print depicts three women carrying a large carp-shaped lantern. The women are dressed in patterned kimonos, their faces serene and composed. The lantern, a symbol of celebration and festivity, dominates the composition. The delicate lines and subtle colours create a sense of elegance and refinement, characteristic of Utamaro's style. The print captures a fleeting moment of beauty and grace, inviting the viewer to contemplate the ephemeral nature of life.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sparrow-dance-in-yoshiwara-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-iii\" 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;\"\u003eSparrow Dance in Yoshiwara - Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) — Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)\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":57746413420879,"sku":null,"price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415944015,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415976783,"sku":null,"price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746416009551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746416042319,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lantern-Float_Poster_CompositorV1_1779323646320.jpg?v=1779324636","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}