{"product_id":"court-lady-katsushika-hokusai","title":"Court Lady - Katsushika Hokusai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait of a court lady in traditional Heian-style robes, executed by the master artist Katsushika Hokusai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Katsushika Hokusai depicts a court lady in a seated posture, rendered with the precise line work characteristic of his later career. The subject wears a multi-layered kimono, a style associated with the Heian period, which Hokusai often referenced in his historical studies. The composition focuses on the volume and pattern of the textiles, with the figure occupying the centre of the frame against a plain background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokusai employs a refined palette, balancing the deep red of the lower robes with the intricate blue and orange floral motifs of the upper layers. The black ink used for the hair and the geometric patterns on the garment edges provides a visual anchor for the composition. Unlike his more widely known woodblock prints, this piece demonstrates his skill in brushwork and ink application on paper. The figure is shown in a state of quiet repose, with her gaze directed downward, a common convention in depictions of courtly life during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to the textile patterns suggests an interest in decorative arts, a recurring theme in Hokusai's output. The layering of the robes creates a sense of weight and texture, despite the overall two-dimensional quality of the image. This print captures the artist's ability to synthesise historical subject matter with his own stylistic approach to form and colour. It is a representative example of his work outside of the famous series, showing his versatility as a draughtsman and his interest in the aesthetics of earlier Japanese history.\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\/beauty-carrying-a-wedding-decoration-nishimura-shigenobu\" 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;\"\u003eBeauty Carrying a Wedding Decoration by Nishimura Shigenobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/court-lady-with-a-fan-a-cherry-tree-in-bloom-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eCourt Lady with a Fan—a Cherry-Tree in Bloom by Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/katsushika-hokusai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Katsushika Hokusai →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsushika Hokusai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474789400911,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474789466447,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474789564751,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474789597519,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474789663055,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Court-Lady_Poster_CompositorV1_1794401891544.jpg?v=1794443245","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/court-lady-katsushika-hokusai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}