{"product_id":"the-courtesan-takigawa-of-ogiya-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The Courtesan Takigawa of Ogiya - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock portrait by Kitagawa Utamaro, capturing the courtesan Takigawa with elegant line work and a muted, sophisticated colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicts the courtesan Takigawa of the Ogiya house. It belongs to the series Seven Aspects of Komachi in the Green Houses, a project that draws parallels between the legendary poet Ono no Komachi and the celebrated women of the Yoshiwara pleasure district. Utamaro focuses on the upper torso and head of the subject, a compositional choice that allows for a close examination of her features and elaborate hairstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the artist's mastery of the okubi-e, or large-head portrait style. The lines defining the face and neck are delicate, while the hair is rendered with bold, sweeping strokes that suggest texture and volume. The courtesan wears a series of hairpins, which indicate her status within the hierarchy of the district. Her expression is composed, reflecting the controlled aesthetic expected of women in her position. The garment she wears features a subtle, fan-like pattern, which provides a visual counterpoint to the smooth, pale skin of her face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtamaro was a central figure in the development of the Ukiyo-e genre during the late eighteenth century. His work often explored the lives of women in Edo, moving away from the full-length figures common in earlier prints to focus on individual character and psychological presence. The muted colour palette, dominated by soft greys, pale yellows, and subtle ink tones, allows the viewer to focus on the line work and the subtle variations in the subject's posture. This print is a representative example of the artist's ability to capture the specific identity of his subjects while adhering to the stylistic conventions of the period.\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\/nissaka-travellers-on-a-steep-path-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;\"\u003eNissaka: Travellers on a Steep Path - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\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":58344866808143,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344868249935,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58344868282703,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344868315471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58344868348239,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344868381007,"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":58344868413775,"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":58344868446543,"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":58344868479311,"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":58344868512079,"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":58344868544847,"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":58344868577615,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Courtesan-Takigawa-of-Ogiya_Poster_CompositorV1_1785385527407.jpg?v=1785385759","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-courtesan-takigawa-of-ogiya-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}