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The scene incorporates a poem, a common feature in prints that draw upon classical Japanese literature and the Hyakunin Isshu, or One Hundred Poets, One Hundred Poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is rendered with the slender, doll-like proportions characteristic of Harunobu's work. She wears a kimono decorated with maple leaf motifs, suggesting an autumnal setting. The architectural elements, such as the wooden frame of the house and the veranda, provide a structured space that contrasts with the soft, atmospheric rendering of the moon and the clouds. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of green, orange, and soft grey to create a sense of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's approach to space is flattened, prioritising decorative harmony over realistic perspective. The inclusion of the poem within the upper section of the print integrates text and image, a hallmark of the sophisticated aesthetic prevalent in Edo-period print culture. The print captures a moment of stillness, inviting the viewer to share in the subject's observation of the natural world. By combining literary references with elegant figure studies, Harunobu created works that appealed to the refined tastes of his contemporaries. This print remains a clear example of the technical precision and stylistic innovation that defined the development of full-colour woodblock printing in Japan.\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\/the-palace-in-the-moon-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eThe Palace in the Moon - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/courtesan-and-her-child-attendant-with-a-potted-plum-tree-katsukawa-shuntei\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan and her Child Attendant with a Potted Plum Tree - Katsukawa Shuntei — Katsukawa Shuntei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502269305167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502298665295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502298698063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502298730831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502298763599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502298796367,"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":58502298829135,"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":58502298861903,"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":58502298894671,"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":58502298927439,"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":58502298960207,"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":58502298992975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poem-with-Woman-Looking-at-Moon-Gotokudai-ji-no-Sadaijin-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786422965119.jpg?v=1787014363","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/poem-with-woman-looking-at-moon-gotokudai-ji-no-sadaijin-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}