The Full Moon at the Time of the Imo Harvest - Kitagawa Utamaro
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro titled 'The Full Moon at the Time of the Imo Harvest', depicting a serene rural scene with figures harvesting potatoes under the light of the full moon.
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a leading Japanese printmaker and painter, known for his ukiyo-e works, especially those depicting bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). He captured the sensuality and elegance of women in the Edo period, and his work is distinguished by its refined lines and subtle colour palettes. Utamaro's prints often portrayed women in domestic settings or engaged in everyday activities, offering a glimpse into the lives of the urban middle class. 'The Full Moon at the Time of the Imo Harvest' depicts a rural scene with figures engaged in harvesting imo (potatoes). The composition shows a woman working at the water's edge, while others are gathered near a thatched-roof structure. The full moon rises above a distant mountain range, casting a soft light over the scene. The print uses muted colours and delicate lines, typical of Utamaro's style, to create a serene and idyllic image of rural life. The figures are rendered with careful attention to detail, and the overall composition conveys a sense of harmony between humans and nature.
The Full Moon at the Time of the Imo Harvest - Kitagawa Utamaro
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Kitagawa Utamaro
inventing the close-up portrait in Japanese printmaking, turning Edo shopgirls into celebrities, and being manacled for fifty days over a print of the wrong ruler
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