{"product_id":"a-courtesan-reading-a-book-fine-art-print","title":"A Courtesan Reading a Book - Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese hanging scroll depicting a courtesan reading by lamplight, accompanied by elegant calligraphy on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll depicts a woman, traditionally identified as a courtesan, reclining in a relaxed posture while engaged with a book. The composition follows the conventions of early Ukiyo-e painting, where the figure occupies the lower portion of the silk surface, leaving a significant expanse of negative space above. This upper area is filled with elegant, flowing calligraphy, which integrates the literary and visual arts into a single aesthetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure wears a red kimono patterned with geometric shapes, rendered with clean, precise lines. Her hair is styled in a simple, traditional fashion, and her expression is one of quiet concentration. Beside her, a small, slender lamp provides a source of light, suggesting a scene set in the evening or within a dimly lit interior. The use of muted tones on the silk ground creates a sense of calm, focusing the viewer's attention on the interplay between the written characters and the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkiyo-e, or pictures of the floating world, often captured the leisure activities of the urban classes in Edo-period Japan. While the artist remains unidentified, the work reflects the stylistic traits common to the genre during its formative years. The focus on a solitary figure in a moment of private study offers a glimpse into the domestic life and cultural habits of the period. The mounting of the original work, featuring decorative gold-toned borders, frames the central image and provides a sense of formality to the intimate subject matter. This print captures the delicate balance of ink and colour characteristic of traditional Japanese scroll painting, making it a refined addition to any collection interested in historical East Asian 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\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Solis Prints","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072266502479,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072314474831,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072314507599,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072314540367,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072314573135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072314605903,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072314638671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072314671439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072314704207,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072314736975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072314769743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072314802511,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Courtesan-Reading-a-Book_Poster_CompositorV1_1791516824474.jpg?v=1791517186","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/a-courtesan-reading-a-book-fine-art-print","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}