{"title":"Katsukawa Shuncho","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"women-of-the-tatsumi-district-katsukawa-shuncho-1","title":"Women of the Tatsumi District - Katsukawa Shunchō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō, depicting three women in a quiet domestic scene from the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō depicts three women in a domestic setting, a characteristic subject within the bijin-ga genre of Ukiyo-e art. The artist, a member of the Katsukawa school, was active during the late eighteenth century and is recognised for his graceful portrayals of figures. The composition features three women engaged in quiet, everyday activities. One woman kneels, examining a small object, while another stands centrally, cradling a cat. A third woman stands to the left, adjusting a garment. The figures are rendered with slender proportions and elegant, flowing lines, typical of the aesthetic preferences of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision of Edo-period woodblock printing. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones that complement the paper texture. The garments display varied patterns, from geometric designs to subtle floral motifs, which add visual interest without overwhelming the composition. The use of negative space allows the figures to occupy the frame with a sense of balance and calm. Shunchō often focused on the subtle interactions between his subjects, capturing a fleeting moment of leisure rather than a dramatic narrative event. The inclusion of the cat provides a touch of domestic realism, grounding the scene in the daily life of the Tatsumi district. This work reflects the artistic conventions of the time, where the focus remained on the depiction of contemporary fashion, posture, and the refined manners of women in urban Japan. The print serves as a record of the aesthetic values and social customs prevalent in the late eighteenth century, presented through the medium of the multi-block colour print.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/moon-pine-in-ueno-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;\"\u003eMoon Pine in Ueno - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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 Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shunchō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922704699727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922897768783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58922897801551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58922897834319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58922897867087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58922897899855,"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":58922897932623,"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":58922897965391,"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":58922897998159,"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":58922898030927,"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":58922898063695,"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":58922898096463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Women-of-the-Tatsumi-District_Poster_CompositorV1_1790694062592.jpg?v=1790695239"},{"product_id":"women-accompanying-a-girl-to-a-shrine-katsukawa-shuncho","title":"Women Accompanying a Girl to a Shrine - Katsukawa Shunchō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunchō, depicting a group of women and a girl on a visit to a shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsukawa Shunchō was a prominent figure in the Ukiyo-e tradition, active during the late eighteenth century. This woodblock print depicts a group of women and a young girl walking towards a shrine, a common subject within the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on the representation of beautiful women. The composition balances the figures in the foreground against a simplified architectural backdrop, featuring the stone walls and wooden structures typical of Edo-period religious sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunchō employs a refined line quality to define the folds of the kimonos and the delicate features of the subjects. The figures are arranged in a rhythmic, overlapping manner, creating a sense of movement as they traverse the space. The colour palette remains restrained, utilising soft earth tones and muted pinks that were characteristic of the period's printing techniques. The background, while less detailed than the figures, provides necessary context, grounding the scene in a specific social environment. The artist's signature is visible on the lower left, alongside the publisher's seal, which confirms the print's origin within the commercial print culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a glimpse into the social customs of the era, where outings to shrines served as both religious observance and leisure activity. The attention to textile patterns and hair styling demonstrates the artist's interest in contemporary fashion. By focusing on the interaction between the figures, Shunchō captures a quiet, observational moment. The print is a representative example of the technical skill involved in multi-block printing, where each colour required a separate carved block to achieve the final image. 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