The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve - Kitagawa Utamaro
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, from the series *Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals*, depicts the poet Sōjō Henjō slipping a letter to a woman. The muted colours and delicate lines create a serene and intimate scene.
This woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) is part of the series *Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals* (*Goshiki-zome rokkasen*). Utamaro was a leading designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, active from the 1770s until his death. He is known especially for his *bijin-ga* (pictures of beautiful women). He also produced nature studies, particularly of insects. This print depicts the Heian-period poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) in the act of passing a letter to a woman. The composition is dominated by the figures of the poet and the woman, who are seated on what appears to be a patterned mat or cushion decorated with irises. The woman, with her head resting on her hand, appears contemplative or perhaps weary. The poet, his face etched with age, leans in to discreetly slip the letter into her sleeve. The print's muted colour palette and the delicate lines contribute to its overall serene and intimate atmosphere. The background is a plain, light grey, which helps to focus attention on the figures and their interaction.
The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve - Kitagawa Utamaro
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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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