Zhu Shouchang - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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A monochrome woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicting the story of Zhu Shouchang. The print features figures in a courtyard with a European-style building, rendered in fine lines typical of ukiyo-e.
This monochrome woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) depicts the story of Zhu Shouchang, a historical figure known for his filial piety. Kuniyoshi was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, celebrated for his dynamic compositions and imaginative depictions of historical and mythical subjects. His work often combined traditional Japanese themes with influences from Western art, creating a distinctive style. The print presents a scene with several figures in a courtyard setting. A European-style building with a tower dominates the background, contrasting with the traditional Japanese attire of the figures. To the left, two figures are engaged in conversation, one pointing towards the building. A third figure, robed and bearded, stands to the right, seemingly observing the scene. The composition is rendered with fine lines, characteristic of ukiyo-e prints, and the monochrome palette adds a sense of historical distance. The print includes text in Japanese calligraphy, likely providing context or narrative details about the scene.
Zhu Shouchang - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Crafted in the UK
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi
a silk dyer's son who kept cats in his kimono, started a tattoo fashion in Edo, and gave kabuki actors cat faces to dodge government censors
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