{"product_id":"prince-genji-and-three-young-women-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Prince Genji and Three Young Women - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting Prince Genji with three women, showcasing the elegant bijin-ga style of the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts a scene inspired by the Tale of Genji, a classic work of Japanese literature. Eishi, a former samurai who transitioned to professional printmaking, is known for his refined approach to the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on images of beautiful women. In this composition, the figures are rendered with elongated proportions and graceful postures, characteristic of the artist's mature style during the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene features Prince Genji seated among three women, set against a backdrop that suggests an interior space opening onto a garden. The inclusion of a maple tree and stylized clouds provides a sense of seasonal atmosphere. Eishi employs a delicate line quality to define the folds of the kimonos and the facial features of the subjects. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft ochres, muted browns, and subtle ink tones to create a balanced visual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who focused on the bustling life of the pleasure quarters, Eishi often imbued his works with a sense of aristocratic calm. The composition is ornamental, prioritising the arrangement of figures and patterns over deep spatial perspective. The patterned textiles worn by the women demonstrate the artist's attention to detail in depicting contemporary fashion. This print reflects the cultural fascination with Heian-period aesthetics during the Edo period, where historical narratives were frequently adapted into popular visual media. The work serves as an example of the technical precision achieved by Edo-period printmakers, who collaborated with skilled carvers and printers to produce these multi-block impressions.\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":58601027764559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601072951631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601072984399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601073017167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601073049935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601073082703,"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":58601073115471,"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":58601073148239,"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":58601073181007,"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":58601073213775,"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":58601073246543,"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":58601073279311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Prince-Genji-and-Three-Young-Women_Poster_CompositorV1_1788039257754.jpg?v=1788039794","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/prince-genji-and-three-young-women-chobunsai-eishi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}