{"product_id":"a-merry-evening-party-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"A Merry Evening Party - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, titled 'A Merry Evening Party', depicts a group of elegant women enjoying music, games, and refreshments in a refined interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a leading Japanese printmaker and painter, celebrated for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). Active during the late 18th century in Edo (present-day Tokyo), Utamaro's work captured the refined elegance and fashionable life of courtesans and geishas in the pleasure districts. His innovative compositions, attention to detail, and expressive linework set him apart from his contemporaries. Utamaro's prints circulated widely, influencing not only Japanese art but also inspiring Western artists during the Japonisme craze of the late 19th century. 'A Merry Evening Party' exemplifies Utamaro's skill in depicting scenes of leisure and entertainment. The polyptych format extends the composition horizontally, allowing for a panoramic view of the gathering. Several women are shown engaged in various activities: playing musical instruments such as the shamisen and koto, playing a board game, and enjoying refreshments. The figures are rendered with delicate lines and subtle gradations of colour, conveying their grace and sophistication. The setting is suggested by the sparse background details, focusing attention on the interactions and expressions of the 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\/asakusa-imado-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;\"\u003eAsakusa Imado - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-waterfall-of-amida-on-the-kiso-road-hokusai\" 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 Waterfall of Amida on the Kiso Road - Hokusai — Hokusai (Katsushika Hokusai)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737041150287,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737042395471,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737042428239,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737042461007,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737042493775,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Merry-Evening-Party_Poster_CompositorV1_1779242286772.jpg?v=1779242412","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/a-merry-evening-party-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}