{"product_id":"couple-behind-a-standing-curtain-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Couple behind a Standing Curtain - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, featuring two figures in an intimate interior setting, rendered in the delicate style of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu belongs to the shunga genre, a category of Japanese art depicting intimate scenes. Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. This technical advancement transformed the medium, moving away from the limited palettes of earlier eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two figures in a private interior, partially obscured by a standing screen. Harunobu employs a flattened perspective, typical of the period, which directs the viewer's attention to the delicate lines of the figures and the patterns of their garments. The use of soft, muted tones creates a sense of quietude, contrasting with the subject matter. The architectural elements, such as the sliding doors and the patterned curtain, provide a structured frame for the central figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's work is known for its slender, ethereal figures, often described as doll-like. This aesthetic choice removes the subjects from a strictly realistic context, placing them instead within a stylised, poetic realm. The attention to detail in the textile patterns and the subtle shading of the background demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship involved in the production of these prints. As a master of the Edo period, Harunobu influenced the development of the woodblock print tradition, refining the balance between line, colour, and composition. This print offers a glimpse into the domestic and private lives depicted in the art of the time, rendered with the technical precision that defines Harunobu's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493682123087,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493682188623,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493682286927,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493682319695,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493682385231,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Couple-behind-a-Standing-Curtain_Poster_CompositorV1_1786411819588.jpg?v=1786947591","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/couple-behind-a-standing-curtain-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}