{"product_id":"writing-a-love-letter-in-bed-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Writing a Love Letter in Bed - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined nishiki-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting a woman composing a letter within a serene, patterned domestic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuki Harunobu was a pioneer of the nishiki-e, or brocade print, which introduced full-colour printing to the ukiyo-e tradition. This work depicts a woman in a private domestic setting, engaged in the act of composing a letter. The composition relies on the flat planes and clean lines characteristic of the mid-Edo period, focusing on the quietude of the subject rather than dramatic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is positioned on a futon, surrounded by elements of a traditional interior: a folding screen with a geometric pattern, a paper lantern, and sliding doors decorated with bamboo motifs. Harunobu uses a delicate colour palette, favouring soft pinks, muted greens, and charcoal tones. The artist captures the subject in a moment of introspection, her posture suggesting concentration as she holds the brush and paper. The spatial arrangement is deliberately compressed, drawing the viewer into the intimacy of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu is recognised for his slender, ethereal figures, often referred to as 'doll-like' in their grace. His work moved away from the more robust depictions of actors or courtesans common in earlier prints, favouring a more lyrical and poetic approach to daily life. The use of multiple woodblocks allowed for the subtle layering of colour, which is evident in the textile patterns of the woman's kimono and the surrounding furnishings. This print provides a window into the aesthetic values of the period, where the beauty of everyday objects and the quiet moments of personal life were elevated to subjects of artistic merit. The balance between the patterned surfaces and the negative space demonstrates the technical precision achieved by the carvers and printers who collaborated with Harunobu to produce these refined images.\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\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502104940879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502121357647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502121390415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502121423183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502121455951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502121488719,"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":58502121521487,"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":58502121554255,"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":58502121587023,"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":58502121619791,"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":58502121652559,"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":58502121685327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Writing-a-Love-Letter-in-Bed_Poster_CompositorV1_1786420444453.jpg?v=1787012088","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/writing-a-love-letter-in-bed-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}