{"product_id":"portrait-of-okichi-utagawa-yoshimori","title":"Portrait of Okichi - Utagawa Yoshimori","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshimori depicting Okichi, a notable figure from the Bakumatsu period, rendered in the traditional Yokohama-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshimori depicts Saito Kichi, known as Okichi, a figure associated with the arrival of foreign diplomats in Japan during the Bakumatsu period. Yoshimori, a student of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captures the subject in a style that reflects the shifting cultural climate of mid-nineteenth-century Japan. The composition is divided into distinct sections: a vertical panel containing calligraphic text, a bold header, and the central portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkichi is shown in a three-quarter profile, holding a cup. Her attire and accessories, including the hair ornament and necklace, suggest an adaptation of foreign fashions, which were becoming a subject of curiosity and artistic exploration in Yokohama prints of the era. The print employs a clear, graphic approach to line work, characteristic of the Utagawa school, with flat areas of colour defining the figure against a muted blue background. The use of a limited palette, featuring soft pinks, deep blues, and earthy tones, provides a balanced visual experience. The inclusion of text alongside the portrait is a common convention in Japanese printmaking, providing context or poetic commentary on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of the Yokohama-e genre, this print documents the fascination with Western influence during the opening of Japanese ports. Yoshimori focuses on the individual, presenting Okichi with a steady gaze. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, where carved lines and registered colour blocks create a cohesive image. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical narrative of the period, documenting the intersection of traditional Japanese aesthetics and the encroaching presence of international visitors. It remains a representative example of the portraiture produced by the Utagawa school during a time of significant social change.\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\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Yoshimori","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756488397135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756590829903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756590862671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58756590895439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58756590928207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58756590960975,"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":58756590993743,"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":58756591026511,"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":58756591059279,"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":58756591092047,"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":58756591124815,"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":58756591157583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Okichi_Poster_CompositorV1_1789209793932.jpg?v=1789210510","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-okichi-utagawa-yoshimori","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}