{"product_id":"shells-under-water-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Shells Under Water - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'Shells Under Water' features a delicate arrangement of shells and seaweed, complemented by Japanese calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style that flourished in Japan during the Edo period. Utamaro, known for his depictions of women and nature, brings a delicate sensibility to this composition. The print features an assortment of shells arranged on what appears to be the seabed, interspersed with seaweed. The shells are rendered with careful attention to their textures and forms, from the smooth surfaces of the smaller shells to the rougher exterior of the larger clam-like shell. Above the shells, Japanese calligraphy adds another layer to the artwork. The text, likely a poem or inscription, complements the visual elements, typical of Ukiyo-e prints which often combined image and text. The subdued colour palette, dominated by beige and grey tones, enhances the print's serene mood. The composition is flat, characteristic of traditional Japanese printmaking, which emphasises surface design over deep perspective. This artwork offers a glimpse into Utamaro's skill and the aesthetic values of the Ukiyo-e tradition.\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\/chrysanthemums-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eChrysanthemums - Fine Art Print — Hiroshige\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737036890447,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737037742415,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737037775183,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737037807951,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737037840719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Shells-Under-Water_Poster_CompositorV1_1779241565715.jpg?v=1779241691","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/shells-under-water-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}