{"product_id":"akashi-of-the-tamaya-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Akashi of the Tamaya - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock portrait by Kitagawa Utamaro, featuring Akashi of the Tamaya from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicts Akashi, a high-ranking courtesan from the Tamaya house in the Yoshiwara district of Edo. It belongs to the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana Komachi), a collection that draws parallels between the celebrated beauties of the pleasure quarters and the legendary poet Ono no Komachi. Utamaro was a master of the okubi-e, or large-head portrait, a format that allowed him to focus on the psychological state and physical features of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by the elegant curve of the subject's neck and the elaborate arrangement of her hair, which is adorned with numerous hairpins. Utamaro uses a refined line to delineate the features of the face, capturing a sense of quiet introspection. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones in the kimono and the subtle application of pigment to create depth. The background is left largely unadorned, which directs the viewer's attention to the subject's expression and the texture of her attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro's work in the 1790s represents a shift toward more individualised portraiture within the ukiyo-e tradition. By focusing on the specific identity of the courtesan, he moved away from the generic depictions of beauty that were common in earlier prints. The text included in the print identifies the subject and the series, serving as a record of the cultural life of the period. This print is a characteristic example of the artist's ability to balance decorative elements with a sense of human presence, reflecting the aesthetic values of the late eighteenth-century Japanese urban culture.\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-famous-practical-jokers-yajirobei-at-a-wayside-restaurant-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;\"\u003eThe Famous Practical Jokers: Yajirobei at a Wayside Restaurant - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-of-benten-shrine-on-nakanoshima-island-in-shinobazu-pond-ueno-park-utagawa-hiroshige-iii\" 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;\"\u003eView of Benten Shrine on Nakanoshima Island in Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park - Utagawa Hiroshige III — Utagawa Hiroshige III\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":58929885774159,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58929948557647,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58929948590415,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58929948623183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58929948655951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58929948688719,"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":58929948721487,"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":58929948754255,"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":58929948787023,"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":58929948819791,"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":58929948852559,"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":58929948885327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Akashi-of-the-Tamaya_Poster_CompositorV1_1790703080995.jpg?v=1790703794","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/akashi-of-the-tamaya-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}