{"product_id":"ochanomizu-in-the-mist-utagawa-kunisada","title":"Ochanomizu in the Mist - Utagawa Kunisada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada depicting the Ochanomizu district of Edo, characterised by soft atmospheric mist and traditional Japanese landscape techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, is primarily recognised for his prolific output of actor prints and bijin-ga, or images of beautiful women. This work, however, demonstrates his capability in the genre of meisho-e, or pictures of famous places. Ochanomizu, a district in Edo, is depicted here with a focus on atmospheric conditions rather than strict topographical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition utilises a classic ukiyo-e approach to depth, framing the canal with steep, craggy banks that recede into a pale, misty distance. The use of bokashi, a technique involving the manual gradation of ink on the woodblock, creates the soft, ethereal quality of the fog that obscures the background. The water is rendered in a distinct, flat blue, providing a cool contrast to the muted, earthy tones of the cliffs and the sparse vegetation clinging to the rock faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKunisada employs a calligraphic line quality to define the textures of the stone and the gnarled forms of the trees. The print is part of a series that explores the natural beauty of the Edo region, reflecting the period's interest in travel and the appreciation of local scenery. The inclusion of a cartouche on the left side identifies the subject, while the artist's signature and seal are positioned on the right. This print offers a quiet, contemplative view of a location that has undergone significant urban change since the nineteenth century. It serves as a visual record of the aesthetic priorities of the late Edo period, where the interplay between human-made structures and the natural environment was a common subject for woodblock artists.\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\/sino-japanese-war-the-japanese-navy-victorious-off-takushan-ogata-gekko\" 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;\"\u003eSino-Japanese War: The Japanese Navy Victorious Off Takushan - Ogata Gekko — Ogata Gekkō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/three-women-dining-before-a-group-of-trees-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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;\"\u003eThree Women Dining Before a Group of Trees - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kunisada","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429405135183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429408903503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429408936271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429408969039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429409001807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429409034575,"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":58429409067343,"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":58429409100111,"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":58429409132879,"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":58429409165647,"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":58429409198415,"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":58429409231183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ochanomizu-in-the-Mist_Poster_CompositorV1_1786182488663.jpg?v=1786238084","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ochanomizu-in-the-mist-utagawa-kunisada","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}