{"title":"Chobunsai Eishi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kuronushi-from-the-series-the-new-six-immortal-poets-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Kuronushi from the series The New Six Immortal Poets - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting a woman at her mirror with a classical poetic reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi belongs to the series The New Six Immortal Poets. Eishi, a former painter in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to printmaking during the late eighteenth century. His work is recognised for its elongated figures and refined aesthetic, which departed from the more robust styles of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a woman adjusting her hair while observing her reflection in a mirror placed upon a black lacquer box. A second figure sits nearby, observing the scene. In the upper left corner, a circular inset depicts the poet Ōtomo no Kuronushi, one of the original Six Immortal Poets of the Heian period. Eishi reinterprets these classical figures through the lens of contemporary Edo fashion, a common practice in ukiyo-e print culture. The print demonstrates the artist's mastery of line and his ability to balance negative space with detailed textile patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on subtle tones of black, grey, and soft peach. This choice directs attention to the posture of the figures and the delicate rendering of their kimono. The inclusion of calligraphy and the artist's seal provides context for the print's production within the competitive publishing environment of Edo. Eishi's approach to the human form, characterised by grace and a sense of detachment, offers a distinct perspective on the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on images of beautiful women. This print serves as an example of the sophisticated graphic design prevalent in late eighteenth-century Japan, where literary allusion and fashion were frequently combined to appeal to a literate urban audience.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599804010831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599814037839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599814070607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599814103375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599814136143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599814168911,"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":58599814201679,"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":58599814234447,"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":58599814267215,"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":58599814299983,"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":58599814332751,"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":58599814365519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kuronushi-from-the-series-The-New-Six-Immortal-Poets_Poster_CompositorV1_1788021201883.jpg?v=1788021602"},{"product_id":"women-beside-a-stream-chasing-fireflies-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Women Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting three women observing fireflies by a stream, executed in the classic bijin-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts three women engaged in the seasonal pastime of firefly hunting near a stream. Eishi, a former painter in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to printmaking during the late eighteenth century. He is known for his refined depictions of women, often characterised by elongated figures and a sense of graceful composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a balanced arrangement of figures against a simplified natural setting. One woman sits upon a bamboo bench, while another stands, holding a fan, and a third observes from the background. The artist employs a muted palette, relying on soft pinks, greys, and earthy tones to convey the atmosphere of a summer evening. The inclusion of small, stylised fireflies provides a subtle narrative element, drawing the eye across the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi’s work within the bijin-ga genre, or pictures of beautiful women, often moved away from the more exaggerated proportions seen in earlier ukiyo-e. Instead, he favoured a more naturalistic approach to the human form, which appealed to the sophisticated tastes of the Edo period urban population. The print demonstrates his ability to integrate human subjects with their environment through clean lines and a clear, uncluttered spatial arrangement. The use of woodblock printing techniques allows for the delicate rendering of the kimono patterns and the subtle gradients in the background, which suggest the onset of twilight. This piece serves as an example of the technical precision and aesthetic restraint that defined Eishi’s career as a printmaker.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599819575631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599826227535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599826260303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599826293071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599826325839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599826358607,"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":58599826391375,"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":58599826424143,"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":58599826456911,"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":58599826489679,"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":58599826522447,"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":58599826555215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Women-Beside-a-Stream-Chasing-Fireflies_Poster_CompositorV1_1788021444226.jpg?v=1788022072"},{"product_id":"the-courtesan-takihime-and-attendants-chobunsai-eishi","title":"The Courtesan Takihime and Attendants - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting the courtesan Takihime and her attendants, showcasing the elegant aesthetic of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts the courtesan Takihime accompanied by two young attendants. It belongs to the series titled New Patterns of Young Greens, a collection that explores the fashion and social standing of women within the Yoshiwara pleasure district. Eishi, a former painter for the Tokugawa shogunate, brought a refined sensibility to the ukiyo-e genre. His figures are characterised by elongated proportions and a sense of poise that differs from the more robust depictions of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the central figure of Takihime, whose stature and elaborate kimono dominate the frame. The attendants are positioned slightly behind her, creating a sense of depth and hierarchy. The artist employs a delicate line quality to define the folds of the garments and the facial features of the women. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft earth tones and muted pinks, which allows the viewer to focus on the pattern of the textiles and the posture of the subjects. A small cartouche in the upper right corner, featuring a rabbit motif, provides a decorative element that balances the figures on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was known for his ability to capture the grace of his subjects. This work reflects the aesthetic standards of the late eighteenth century in Edo, where the depiction of high-ranking courtesans was a popular subject for print collectors. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, particularly in the rendering of the textile patterns and the subtle gradients of the background. It remains a clear example of the artist's contribution to the development of the bijin-ga style, which focused on the portrayal of beautiful women.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599833108815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599834976591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599835009359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599835042127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599835074895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599835107663,"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":58599835140431,"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":58599835173199,"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":58599835205967,"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":58599835238735,"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":58599835271503,"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":58599835304271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesan-Takihime-and-Attendants_Poster_CompositorV1_1788022274876.jpg?v=1788022468"},{"product_id":"party-on-the-pleasure-boat-kawaichimaru-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Party on the Pleasure Boat Kawaichimaru - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting women relaxing on a pleasure boat during the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi captures a scene of leisure aboard the pleasure boat Kawaichimaru. Eishi, a former painter for the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre, bringing a refined sensibility to his depictions of the floating world. His work is known for its elongated figures and a sense of poise that distinguishes his style from the more robust portrayals of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on three women gathered within the sheltered cabin of the boat. The central figure holds a pipe, her posture relaxed yet composed, while her companions engage in quiet conversation and handle a fan. The artist employs a restrained colour palette, relying on soft tones to convey the atmosphere of a calm outing on the water. The architectural elements of the boat, including the overhead canopy and the open sides, frame the subjects, creating a sense of intimacy and enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was particularly noted for his bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women. His approach often involved a subtle grace, avoiding the exaggerated features found in other schools of the period. The print demonstrates his mastery of line and balance, with the patterns on the kimonos providing a decorative element that does not overwhelm the figures. The water below is suggested through simple, rhythmic lines, grounding the scene in its aquatic setting. This piece offers a glimpse into the social customs of the Edo period, where pleasure boats served as venues for entertainment and social interaction among the urban elite. The print remains a clear example of the aesthetic values prevalent in late eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking, prioritising elegance and a measured, harmonious arrangement of forms.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599880065359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599887765839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599887798607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599887831375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599887864143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599887896911,"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":58599887929679,"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":58599887962447,"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":58599887995215,"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":58599888027983,"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":58599888060751,"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":58599888093519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Party-on-the-Pleasure-Boat-Kawaichimaru_Poster_CompositorV1_1788022515411.jpg?v=1788023182"},{"product_id":"women-chasing-crickets-on-an-autumn-moor-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Women Chasing Crickets on an Autumn Moor - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting women engaged in the traditional autumn pastime of cricket hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi captures a seasonal pastime popular among the urban elite of the Edo period. The scene depicts a group of women in an open field, engaged in the pursuit of crickets, a traditional autumn activity. Eishi, who transitioned from a career as a court painter to the world of ukiyo-e, brings a refined sensibility to this composition. His figures are characterised by elongated proportions and graceful postures, which distinguish his work from the more robust styles of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground features three women in detailed kimono, their attention directed toward the ground and the air as they hunt for insects. One woman holds a fan, while another leans forward to inspect the grass. In the background, a small ox-drawn carriage sits near the edge of the moor, suggesting the group has travelled from the city to enjoy the countryside. The composition balances these figures against a backdrop of autumn grasses and sparse vegetation, rendered with a light touch that emphasises the transient nature of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was known for his focus on the beauty of women, or bijin-ga, and this print displays his ability to combine human subjects with natural settings. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft earth tones and muted greens to evoke the atmosphere of an autumn evening. The lines are precise and fluid, typical of the high-quality printing techniques employed during this era. By placing the figures in a narrative context, Eishi creates a sense of quiet activity, inviting the viewer to observe the subtle interactions between the women and their environment. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the late eighteenth century, where leisure and nature were often intertwined in art.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599909065039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599921877327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599921910095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599921942863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599921975631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599922008399,"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":58599922041167,"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":58599922073935,"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":58599922106703,"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":58599922139471,"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":58599922172239,"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":58599922205007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Women-Chasing-Crickets-on-an-Autumn-Moor_Poster_CompositorV1_1788022891747.jpg?v=1788023432"},{"product_id":"pleasure-boats-on-the-sumida-river-beneath-shin-ohashi-bridge-left-panel-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River beneath Shin-Ōhashi Bridge (Left Panel) - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, capturing a serene scene of figures on a pleasure boat along the Sumida River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi captures a scene of leisure on the Sumida River in Edo. As a master of the bijin-ga genre, Eishi focuses on the grace of the figures, depicting women in refined kimonos alongside a boatman. The composition is part of a larger triptych, designed to show the social atmosphere near the Shin-Ōhashi Bridge. The artist, who transitioned from a career as a painter in the service of the Shogun to a printmaker, brought a distinct elegance to his work. His figures are characterised by slender proportions and a sense of poise that differs from the more robust styles of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene balances human activity with the surrounding environment. The boat serves as a platform for social interaction, while the background provides a view of the riverbank and the bridge structure. Eishi uses a controlled line to define the folds of the garments and the architectural elements of the boat. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft tones that allow the viewer to focus on the composition and the interactions between the individuals. This print offers a glimpse into the urban culture of the late eighteenth century, where pleasure excursions on the water were a common pursuit for the city's residents. The work demonstrates the technical precision of the Ukiyo-e tradition, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer resulted in a balanced visual narrative. By focusing on the quiet moments of daily life, Eishi provides a record of the aesthetic values of the period, prioritising harmony and balance in his depiction of the river scene.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599915028815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599922434383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599922467151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599922499919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599922532687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599922565455,"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":58599922598223,"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":58599922630991,"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":58599922663759,"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":58599922696527,"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":58599922729295,"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":58599922762063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pleasure-Boats-on-the-Sumida-River-beneath-Shin-hashi-Bridge-Left-Panel-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788023009284.jpg?v=1788023500"},{"product_id":"genji-in-exile-at-suma-from-the-series-genji-in-fashionable-modern-guise-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Genji in Exile at Suma, from the series Genji in Fashionable Modern Guise - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, reinterpreting the Tale of Genji through the lens of late eighteenth-century Edo fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi belongs to the series Fūryū yatsushi Genji, or Genji in Fashionable Modern Guise. Eishi, a former painter in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre in the late eighteenth century. His work is recognised for its slender, elegant figures and a departure from the more robust proportions favoured by his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition reinterprets the classic Tale of Genji, a foundational work of Japanese literature, by placing the narrative within a contemporary Edo-period setting. The scene depicts figures in a coastal environment, referencing the chapter where the protagonist Genji lives in seclusion at Suma. The artist employs a restrained palette, focusing on the interplay of line and form rather than saturated colour. The figures are rendered with elongated limbs and refined facial features, characteristic of Eishi's mature style. The architectural elements, such as the sliding shoji screens and the veranda, provide a structural frame for the figures, while the distant sea and pine trees suggest the atmospheric isolation of the original literary source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was particularly known for his bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, and this print demonstrates his ability to integrate such figures into complex narrative scenes. The attention to the patterns on the kimonos and the subtle shading of the background demonstrates the technical proficiency of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Eishi. This print offers a window into how classical literature was adapted and consumed by the urban population of Edo, bridging the gap between historical courtly culture and the popular aesthetic of the floating world.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600057340239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600077656399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600077689167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600077721935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600077754703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600077787471,"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":58600077820239,"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":58600077853007,"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":58600077885775,"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":58600077918543,"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":58600077951311,"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":58600077984079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Genji-in-Exile-at-Suma-from-the-series-Genji-in-Fashionable-Modern-Guise_Poster_CompositorV1_1788024221363.jpg?v=1788024586"},{"product_id":"omu-the-parrot-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Omu the Parrot - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, featuring elegant figures in patterned kimonos from his series on the poetess Ono no Komachi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi belongs to the series Seven Elegant Episodes from the Life of the Poetess Ono no Komachi. Eishi, a former painter for the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre during the late eighteenth century. His work is recognised for its elongated figures and refined aesthetic, which departed from the more robust styles of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts two women accompanied by a young attendant, set against a simplified rural backdrop. The figures wear kimonos adorned with varied geometric and floral patterns, demonstrating the artist's attention to textile design. The lines are precise and controlled, characteristic of the artist's mature period. The background features a winding stream and distant hills, rendered with minimal detail to maintain focus on the central figures. The print employs a limited palette, relying on the interplay of line and negative space to define form and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOno no Komachi was a legendary ninth-century poetess, and this series reinterprets her life through the lens of the Edo period. By placing these figures in a contemporary setting, Eishi connects historical literary tradition with the fashion and social customs of his own time. The print reflects the cultural interest in bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, which dominated the print market in Edo. The work is a fine example of the technical skill involved in Japanese woodblock printing, where multiple blocks were used to achieve the final image. The balance between the decorative patterns of the clothing and the sparse environment creates a sense of calm and poise.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600073920847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600081162575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600081195343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600081228111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600081260879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600081293647,"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":58600081326415,"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":58600081359183,"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":58600081391951,"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":58600081424719,"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":58600081457487,"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":58600081490255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Omu-the-Parrot_Poster_CompositorV1_1788024518067.jpg?v=1788024808"},{"product_id":"the-courtesan-ariwara-of-the-tsuruya-seated-by-a-smoking-chest-chobunsai-eishi","title":"The Courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya Seated by a Smoking Chest - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting the courtesan Ariwara, capturing the grace and aesthetic style of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts the courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya establishment. It belongs to the series A Collection of Modern Beauties, a body of work that captures the aesthetic ideals of the Edo period. Eishi, a former official in the shogunal court, transitioned to printmaking and brought a refined sensibility to the depiction of women. His figures are characterised by elongated proportions and a sense of poise that distinguishes his work from contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in a seated posture, holding a long-stemmed pipe. Beside her sits a smoking chest, a common accessory in the pleasure quarters of the time. The composition is balanced, with the figure occupying the left side of the frame while the right side contains calligraphic text and a decorative floral motif. The artist employs a muted palette, relying on subtle variations of brown, cream, and soft greens to define the kimono and the surrounding space. The lines are precise, reflecting the technical skill required for high-quality ukiyo-e production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was known for his ability to convey the status and grace of his subjects without resorting to excessive ornamentation. The print demonstrates his focus on the silhouette and the arrangement of fabric, which creates a sense of movement within a static pose. The inclusion of the smoking chest provides a narrative element, grounding the figure in the daily life of the Yoshiwara district. This work offers a view into the cultural practices of eighteenth-century Japan, where the image of the courtesan was a central subject for artists and a popular commodity for the urban public. The print remains a clear example of the stylistic shift toward more slender, elegant figures in the late eighteenth century.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600155808079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600161018191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600161050959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600161083727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600161116495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600161149263,"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":58600161182031,"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":58600161214799,"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":58600161247567,"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":58600161280335,"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":58600161313103,"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":58600161345871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesan-Ariwara-of-the-Tsuruya-Seated-by-a-Smoking-Chest_Poster_CompositorV1_1788025273713.jpg?v=1788025880"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-courtesan-holding-a-pipe-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Portrait of a Courtesan Holding a Pipe - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting a courtesan from his series The Six Immortal Poets in Modern Dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts a courtesan, a figure central to the floating world of Edo-period Japan. Eishi, a former official in the shogunate, transitioned to printmaking and became known for his refined portrayals of women. This work belongs to the series The Six Immortal Poets in Modern Dress, a project that reimagines classical literary figures within the contemporary social context of the Yoshiwara pleasure district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the upper torso and head of the subject, who is shown in a three-quarter profile. Her hair is styled in an elaborate fashion, adorned with numerous hairpins, which signals her status and profession. She holds a slender pipe, a common accessory in such portraits, which adds a sense of quietude to the scene. The artist employs a delicate line quality, characteristic of his style, to define the facial features and the folds of the kimono. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft earth tones and subtle washes that allow the printed lines to remain the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi often favoured elongated figures and a sense of grace that departed from the more robust depictions found in earlier ukiyo-e works. The inclusion of calligraphic elements in the upper left corner provides a balance to the figure, integrating text with the visual image. This print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, where each colour block is aligned to create a cohesive image. The work offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the late eighteenth century, where the lives of courtesans were elevated to the status of poetic subjects. It remains a representative example of the artist's contribution to the genre of bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600178712911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600189100367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600189133135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600189165903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600189198671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600189231439,"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":58600189264207,"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":58600189296975,"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":58600189329743,"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":58600189362511,"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":58600189395279,"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":58600189428047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Courtesan-Holding-a-Pipe_Poster_CompositorV1_1788026281696.jpg?v=1788026570"},{"product_id":"three-women-strolling-in-the-countryside-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Three Women Strolling in the Countryside - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi featuring three women in traditional attire walking through a rural setting, rendered in a graceful, understated style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts three women walking through a rural setting. Eishi, a former painter in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre during the late eighteenth century. His work is noted for its refined aesthetic and the elongated, graceful figures that became his signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features three women dressed in traditional kimono, positioned in the foreground. One woman holds a large parasol, while the others carry smaller accessories. Their postures are relaxed, suggesting a leisurely walk through the fields. The background shows a simplified view of agricultural land, rendered with minimal detail to keep the focus on the figures. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft earth tones, muted ochres, and subtle greys, which is characteristic of the printing techniques of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was particularly known for his bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women. Unlike some of his contemporaries who focused on the more dramatic or exaggerated features of courtesans, Eishi often portrayed his subjects with a sense of poise and understated elegance. The lines are precise and fluid, defining the folds of the garments and the delicate features of the faces. This print provides a view into the artistic conventions of the Edo period, where the depiction of daily life and fashion was a primary concern for printmakers. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, allowing the viewer to appreciate the balance between the figures and the surrounding space. It is a representative example of the artist's contribution to the development of the bijin-ga genre during the late eighteenth century.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600200765775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600209383759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600209416527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600209449295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600209482063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600209514831,"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":58600209547599,"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":58600209580367,"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":58600209613135,"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":58600209645903,"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":58600209678671,"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":58600209711439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Women-Strolling-in-the-Countryside_Poster_CompositorV1_1788026721066.jpg?v=1788027146"},{"product_id":"courtesan-with-a-letter-in-her-mouth-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e painting by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting a courtesan in a moment of quiet contemplation with a letter held in her mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChōbunsai Eishi, a former official in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the world of ukiyo-e printmaking during the late eighteenth century. This work, executed in ink and colour on silk, displays the characteristic elegance associated with his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). The subject is a high-ranking courtesan, depicted with the elongated proportions and refined features that define Eishi's mature style. She holds a letter between her lips, a gesture that introduces a narrative element of secrecy or anticipation to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands against a neutral background, allowing the focus to remain on the interplay of her layered garments. Her kimono features a complex pattern of red and white, contrasted by an outer robe in muted tones. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to delineate the folds of the fabric and the delicate strands of her elaborate hairstyle. The use of silk as a medium provides a subtle texture that complements the restrained colour palette, which relies on soft reds, browns, and creams rather than the saturated pigments found in mass-produced woodblock prints of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was known for his departure from the more exaggerated styles of his contemporaries, preferring a sense of poise and aristocratic detachment. This painting captures that specific aesthetic, presenting the courtesan not merely as an object of desire, but as a figure of composed grace. The vertical orientation of the scroll format emphasises the height of the figure, creating a sense of balance and stillness. By focusing on the quiet moment of the letter, the artist invites the viewer to consider the private life behind the public persona of the Yoshiwara district. This piece remains a representative example of the sophisticated output produced by Eishi during his most active years as a professional artist.\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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600240480591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600253948239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600253981007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600254013775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600254046543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600254079311,"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":58600254112079,"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":58600254144847,"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":58600254177615,"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":58600254210383,"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":58600254243151,"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":58600254275919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Courtesan-with-a-Letter-in-Her-Mouth_Poster_CompositorV1_1788028255778.jpg?v=1788028456"},{"product_id":"ono-no-komachi-praying-for-rain-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting the poet Ono no Komachi in a serene, rain-swept scene from the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts the legendary poet Ono no Komachi, a figure frequently referenced in Japanese literature and art. Eishi, a former samurai who transitioned to the ukiyo-e school, is recognised for his refined depictions of women, often characterised by elongated figures and graceful postures. In this composition, the artist presents a scene from the 'Furyu Nana Komachi' (Fashionable Seven Komachi) series, which reimagines the poet in various contemporary settings of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print captures a moment of quiet interaction between two figures amidst a light rainfall. The diagonal lines of the rain provide a sense of atmosphere, contrasting with the stillness of the figures. One woman holds a large umbrella, while the other leans forward, her posture suggesting a narrative exchange. The background features a river scene with a small boat and architectural elements, typical of the period's interest in combining human subjects with scenic environments. The use of line is precise, defining the patterns of the kimonos and the textures of the natural surroundings with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi's work reflects the aesthetic preferences of the late eighteenth century, where the focus shifted toward a more elegant and slender representation of the female form. The print demonstrates the technical capabilities of the woodblock medium, utilising subtle variations in line weight to create depth and texture. The composition balances the foreground subjects with the broader environment, maintaining a sense of harmony. This piece offers a view into the cultural fascination with historical figures, adapted to suit the tastes of the urban population in Edo. It remains a representative example of Eishi's contribution to the genre of bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, which dominated the print market of the time.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600256340303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600257945935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600257978703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600258011471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600258044239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600258077007,"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":58600258109775,"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":58600258142543,"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":58600258175311,"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":58600258208079,"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":58600258240847,"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":58600258273615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ono-no-Komachi-Praying-for-Rain_Poster_CompositorV1_1788028586375.jpg?v=1788028815"},{"product_id":"at-the-tsutsui-well-chobunsai-eishi","title":"At the Tsutsui Well - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined triptych woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting a group of elegant figures gathered at the historic Tsutsui Well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts a scene at the Tsutsui Well, a location steeped in literary associations from the Ise Monogatari. The composition is a triptych, presenting a gathering of elegant figures in a garden setting. Eishi, a former painter for the shogunate who transitioned to printmaking, brings a refined sensibility to this work. The figures are characterised by their elongated proportions and graceful postures, which became a hallmark of his style during the 1790s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of quiet social interaction. Several women in patterned kimonos are positioned around the well, while others stand nearby, their attention directed towards the water or each other. The inclusion of a male figure adds a narrative element to the group. Above the figures, calligraphic inscriptions are integrated into the composition, providing context and poetic resonance to the visual imagery. The trees, rendered with delicate lines, frame the upper portion of the print, creating a sense of enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi was known for his ability to capture the atmosphere of the pleasure quarters and the lives of the urban elite. His work often moves away from the more exaggerated features found in other artists of the period, favouring a balanced and sophisticated aesthetic. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones that allow the focus to remain on the fluid lines of the garments and the subtle expressions of the subjects. This print serves as an example of the high level of technical skill involved in Edo-period print production, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer resulted in works of great precision. The arrangement of the figures across the three sheets demonstrates a careful consideration of space and balance, typical of the triptych format used for more expansive narrative scenes.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600269316431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600270594383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600270627151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600270659919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600270692687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600270725455,"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":58600270758223,"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":58600270790991,"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":58600270823759,"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":58600270856527,"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":58600270889295,"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":58600270922063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/At-the-Tsutsui-Well_Poster_CompositorV1_1788029002576.jpg?v=1788029319"},{"product_id":"pleasure-boats-on-the-sumida-river-beneath-shin-ohashi-bridge-chobunsai-eishi","title":"Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River beneath Shin-Ōhashi Bridge - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicting a social scene on a pleasure boat along the Sumida River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi captures a scene of leisure on the Sumida River, a frequent subject in Edo-period art. Eishi, a former samurai who transitioned to the ukiyo-e school, is recognised for his refined depictions of women, often referred to as bijin-ga. In this composition, the artist employs a split-level perspective to show both the exterior deck of the boat and the interior cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section features figures relaxing on the roof of the vessel, while the lower portion reveals a group of women engaged in conversation and music within the sheltered cabin. The artist uses a muted palette, typical of the period, to convey the atmosphere of a summer evening on the water. The lines are precise and controlled, reflecting the technical skill required in the production of multi-block colour prints. The architectural elements, such as the bridge and the distant buildings, provide a sense of place, grounding the figures in the urban environment of Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi moved away from the more exaggerated proportions seen in earlier works by other artists, opting instead for a more slender and elegant figure type. This print demonstrates his ability to balance human activity with the surrounding environment. The composition relies on the interplay between the horizontal lines of the boat and the gentle, rhythmic curves of the water below. By focusing on the social dynamics of the passengers, the work offers a glimpse into the recreational habits of the period, where boating on the Sumida was a popular pastime for the urban population. The print remains a clear example of the aesthetic priorities of the late eighteenth-century Japanese print tradition, prioritising grace and social observation over dramatic action.\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\/nihonbashi-from-the-series-thirty-six-views-of-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600290255183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600293204303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600293237071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600293269839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600293302607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600293335375,"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":58600293368143,"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":58600293400911,"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":58600293433679,"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":58600293466447,"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":58600293499215,"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":58600293531983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pleasure-Boats-on-the-Sumida-River-beneath-Shin-hashi-Bridge_Poster_CompositorV1_1788029686138.jpg?v=1788029919"},{"product_id":"the-courtesan-kisagata-of-ohishiya-strolling-at-night-with-two-shinzo-and-a-kamuro-chobunsai-eishi","title":"The Courtesan Kisagata of Ohishiya Strolling at Night with Two Shinzo and a Kamuro - Chōbunsai Eishi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ukiyo-e woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi, depicting the courtesan Kisagata and her attendants in the Yoshiwara district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Chōbunsai Eishi depicts the courtesan Kisagata of the Ohishiya house during a night-time procession. Eishi, a former painter in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioned to the ukiyo-e genre, where he became known for his refined depictions of women. In this composition, the central figure of Kisagata is flanked by two shinzo, or apprentice courtesans, and accompanied by a young kamuro. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions that define Eishi's mature style, moving away from the more rounded forms favoured by his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print captures the atmosphere of the Yoshiwara pleasure district. The figures wear elaborate kimono, with the patterns of the fabric rendered through precise woodblock carving. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones of plum, charcoal, and muted ochre, which reflect the limited pigment range available to the printer at the time. The background architecture is suggested through simple vertical lines, providing a sense of place without distracting from the primary subjects. The inclusion of a small lantern at the bottom right indicates the nocturnal setting, a common motif in prints depicting the life of the courtesans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEishi's work is notable for its formal balance and the grace of the figures' postures. Unlike the more dramatic or exaggerated expressions found in other ukiyo-e schools, Eishi maintained a sense of composure in his subjects. This print serves as a record of the fashion and social hierarchy within the pleasure quarters of Edo-period Japan. The attention to the textile patterns and the specific arrangement of the group demonstrates the technical skill involved in the production of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which required multiple blocks to achieve the final layered effect.\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":"Chōbunsai Eishi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600467661135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600497054031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58600497086799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58600497119567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58600497152335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58600497185103,"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":58600497217871,"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":58600497250639,"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":58600497283407,"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":58600497316175,"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":58600497348943,"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":58600497381711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesan-Kisagata-of-Ohishiya-Strolling-at-Night-with-Two-Shinzo-and-a-Kamuro_Poster_CompositorV1_1788031574826.jpg?v=1788032148"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/chobunsai-eishi.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}