{"product_id":"the-embankment-at-mimeguri-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The Embankment at Mimeguri - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting figures by the Sumida River with characteristic grace and precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro is widely recognised for his contributions to the ukiyo-e genre, particularly his depictions of women in the Edo period. This print, The Embankment at Mimeguri, captures a quiet moment along the Sumida River. The composition features three figures interacting near a small boat, set against the backdrop of the Mimeguri embankment. The artist employs a balanced arrangement, where the verticality of the trees and the wooden pilings provides a structural contrast to the fluid postures of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro demonstrates his skill in line work and colour application through the subtle rendering of the kimono patterns and the delicate facial features of the subjects. The palette remains restrained, relying on soft earth tones and muted greens to convey the atmosphere of a riverside setting. The print reflects the aesthetic preferences of the time, focusing on the daily lives of urban residents rather than grand historical narratives. The figures are positioned in a way that suggests a narrative connection, with one individual leaning from the boat while another stands on the bank, holding a staff. The use of space is characteristic of the period, with the background elements providing context without overwhelming the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the bijin-ga style, Utamaro often focused on the grace and elegance of his subjects. In this work, he extends his observation to the environment, integrating the human element with the natural surroundings of the riverbank. The woodblock technique allows for clean, precise lines that define the forms of the clothing and the textures of the wooden structures. This piece offers a view into the social and visual culture of late eighteenth-century Japan, maintaining a focus on the interplay between human activity and the physical environment.\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\/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=\"\/sv\/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":58934304276815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58934385017167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58934385049935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58934385082703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58934385115471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58934385148239,"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":58934385181007,"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":58934385213775,"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":58934385246543,"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":58934385279311,"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":58934385312079,"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":58934385344847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Embankment-at-Mimeguri_Poster_CompositorV1_1790709055029.jpg?v=1790709492","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-embankment-at-mimeguri-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}