{"product_id":"the-white-coat-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The White Coat - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, featuring a woman in a patterned white coat from his series on brocade designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print belongs to the series New Patterns of Brocade Woven in Utamaro Style (Nishiki-ori Utamaro-gata-moyo), produced by Kitagawa Utamaro during the mid-1790s. Utamaro is recognised for his mastery of the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on the depiction of beautiful women. In this composition, the artist employs his signature style to capture a subject in a moment of quiet reflection. The figure is shown in a three-quarter view, with her head tilted slightly, drawing attention to the elegant lines of her neck and the elaborate arrangement of her hair, which is adorned with several hairpins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is notable for its focus on textile design. The subject wears a white coat featuring distinct geometric patterns, including a repeating star-like motif and a chequered design. These patterns are rendered with precision, demonstrating the technical capabilities of the woodblock printing process. The use of negative space, particularly the large areas of unprinted paper, allows the patterns on the garment to emerge as the primary visual interest. A scroll-like cartouche in the upper left corner contains calligraphic text, a common feature in Ukiyo-e prints that provides context or poetic commentary on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro was a central figure in the development of the okubi-e, or large-head portrait, which allowed for a more intimate engagement with the subject's features. While this work maintains a slightly wider frame than his most extreme close-ups, it shares the same sensitivity to line and form. The palette is restrained, relying on soft tones that complement the white of the garment. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic priorities of the Edo period, where fashion, calligraphy, and portraiture intersected to create a refined visual language.\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\/ryogoku-bridge-and-the-great-riverbank-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eRyōgoku Bridge and the Great Riverbank - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-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 Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58935782408527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58936252793167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58936252825935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58936252858703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58936252891471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58936252924239,"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":58936252957007,"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":58936252989775,"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":58936253022543,"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":58936253055311,"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":58936253088079,"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":58936253120847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-White-Coat_Poster_CompositorV1_1790710239120.jpg?v=1790710913","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-white-coat-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}