{"product_id":"straat-in-tokio-koshiba","title":"Straat in Tokio - Koshiba","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Koshiba depicting a quiet Tokyo street scene with traditional architecture and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by the artist Koshiba captures a quiet moment within a Tokyo street scene. The composition focuses on the daily activities of the city, featuring a labourer pushing a cart in the foreground, while figures move near the storefronts in the background. The architectural elements, including the tiled roofs and traditional shop signage, provide a sense of place and period. The artist employs a soft, muted colour palette, relying on light blues, earthy tones, and subtle washes to define the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique reflects the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese printmaking by incorporating Western elements of perspective and light. Unlike the bold, flat colours often associated with earlier Ukiyo-e, this work uses delicate line work and shading to create a sense of atmosphere. The print captures the textures of the street and the simple garments of the passersby with a gentle, observational quality. The inclusion of the artist's seal in the lower corner confirms the provenance of the piece within the context of early twentieth-century Japanese print production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a glimpse into the urban environment of Tokyo before the rapid modernisation of the mid-twentieth century. The balance between the human figures and the built environment creates a narrative of everyday life. It is a piece that rewards close inspection, revealing the care taken in the registration of the woodblocks and the application of ink. The work is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, maintaining the integrity of the original print's soft aesthetic and composition.\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\/snow-at-shinkawabata-hasui-kawase\" 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;\"\u003eSnow at Shinkawabata - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" 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;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koshiba","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58787901604175,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58787908649295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58787908682063,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58787908714831,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58787908747599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58787908780367,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58787908813135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58787908845903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58787908878671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58787908911439,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58787908944207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58787908976975,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Straat-in-Tokio_Poster_CompositorV1_1789469373737.jpg?v=1789469970","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/straat-in-tokio-koshiba","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}