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The artist, Nagano Yasunosuke, uses a palette of muted earth tones, red, and green to define the figures against the natural grain of the wood. The lines are clear, outlining the garments and facial features with precision. The background includes subtle indications of a natural setting, such as a pine tree, which serves to frame the central figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction of the piece involves multiple vertical wooden planks joined together, a standard format for larger votive tablets. The surface shows signs of age, with the pigments having settled into the wood grain over time. This piece provides insight into the visual culture of shrine offerings and the popularisation of historical and legendary figures in Japanese folk art. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the narrative. It serves as a record of the religious and cultural practices associated with Shinto shrines, where such items were displayed for public viewing. The preservation of the original wooden frame further adds to the historical character of the object, maintaining its original presentation as a dedicated votive item.\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-ichikawa-danzo-iv-in-the-role-of-ono-sadakuro-katsukawa-shunei\" 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 Ichikawa Danzō IV in the Role of Ono Sadakurō - Katsukawa Shun'ei — Katsukawa Shun'ei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-courtesan-hitomachi-of-the-tsutaya-brothel-isoda-koryusai\" 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 Courtesan Hitomachi of the Tsutaya Brothel - Isoda Koryūsai — Isoda Koryūsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nagano Yasunosuke","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59018081239375,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59018120036687,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59018120069455,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59018120102223,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59018120134991,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59018120167759,"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":59018120200527,"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":59018120233295,"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":59018120266063,"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":59018120298831,"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":59018120331599,"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":59018120364367,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ema-of-Empress-Jing-and-Takenochi-no-Sukune_Poster_CompositorV1_1791273400018.jpg?v=1791273644","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/ema-of-empress-jingu-and-takenochi-no-sukune-nagano-yasunosuke","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}