{"product_id":"kasumigaseki-from-the-series-famous-places-in-the-eastern-capital-toto-meisho-utagawa-kuniyoshi","title":"Kasumigaseki, from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicting the Kasumigaseki district of Edo, featuring pedestrians on a steep, walled street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicts the Kasumigaseki area of Edo, present-day Tokyo. It belongs to the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho), a collection that documents the urban environment of the city during the late Edo period. Kuniyoshi employs a strong, symmetrical perspective, using the flanking walls of the daimyo residences to draw the eye toward the centre of the composition. The steep incline of the road creates a sense of depth, while the figures in the foreground provide a human scale to the imposing architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a group of pedestrians walking up the slope. A woman holding a parasol and a man carrying a bundle walk away from the viewer, while another figure approaches from the right. To the left, a labourer pushes a cart laden with goods. The sky is rendered with a distinct horizontal gradient, a technique often used in Ukiyo-e to suggest the transition of light or time of day. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on earthy tones for the ground and architecture, contrasted against the deep blue of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuniyoshi was a member of the Utagawa school, known for his versatility in subjects ranging from warrior prints to caricatures. In this series, he demonstrates an interest in the changing topography of Edo. The architecture shown here reflects the rigid, fortified nature of the district, which housed the residences of high-ranking samurai. The print captures a quiet moment of daily life within a structured, urban setting. The use of clean lines and balanced composition reflects the technical precision of the woodblock printing process during this era. This work offers a view into the visual culture of nineteenth-century Japan, documenting both the physical layout of the city and the attire of its inhabitants.\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\/vehicles-on-the-streets-of-tokyo-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eVehicles on the Streets of Tokyo - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kuniyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58923956928847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58924004213071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58924004245839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58924004278607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58924004311375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58924004344143,"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":58924004376911,"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":58924004409679,"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":58924004442447,"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":58924004475215,"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":58924004507983,"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":58924004540751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kasumigaseki-from-the-series-Famous-Places-in-the-Eastern-Capital-Toto-meisho-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790696084225.jpg?v=1790696906","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/kasumigaseki-from-the-series-famous-places-in-the-eastern-capital-toto-meisho-utagawa-kuniyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}