{"product_id":"cherry-blossoms-and-irises-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Cherry Blossoms and Irises - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diptych from 'Flowers of the Four Seasons' by Kitagawa Utamaro, featuring irises and cherry blossoms. This woodblock print exemplifies the delicate lines and subtle colours characteristic of ukiyo-e botanical illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis diptych, titled 'Cherry Blossoms and Irises', is from the illustrated book 'Flowers of the Four Seasons' by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Utamaro was a leading Japanese printmaker and painter known for his ukiyo-e works, especially his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). He captured the essence of Edo period (1603-1868) culture. His prints are characterised by their refined lines, subtle colours, and poetic sensibility. This print features irises on the left panel, their slender green leaves and brown-purple flowers rendered with delicate precision. The right panel shows cherry blossoms, their yellow petals and green leaves forming a graceful, curving composition. The background is a pale, neutral tone, allowing the floral subjects to stand out. The composition is flat and ornamental, typical of ukiyo-e prints, with a focus on decorative arrangement and pattern. The thin lines and muted palette contribute to the overall sense of refinement and elegance.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sparrow-dance-in-yoshiwara-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-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;\"\u003eSparrow Dance in Yoshiwara - Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) — Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni 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":57737038135631,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737038659919,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737038692687,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737038725455,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737038758223,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cherry-Blossoms-and-Irises_Poster_CompositorV1_1779241808534.jpg?v=1779241930","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/cherry-blossoms-and-irises-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}