{"product_id":"the-first-visit-of-the-cuckoo-utagawa-toyokuni-i","title":"The First Visit of the Cuckoo - Utagawa Toyokuni I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, 'The First Visit of the Cuckoo' depicts a woman pausing to listen to the first cuckoo of the season, a symbol of spring in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist, known for his depictions of kabuki actors and beautiful women (bijin-ga). He headed the Utagawa school for almost 30 years and greatly influenced the development of ukiyo-e. His work captured the spirit of the Edo period, reflecting the popular culture and entertainment of the time. 'The First Visit of the Cuckoo' is a woodblock print showing a woman in a striped kimono, pausing to listen to the first cuckoo of the season. The cuckoo's song was traditionally associated with the arrival of spring and was a popular subject in Japanese art and poetry. The woman is depicted indoors, with books and other personal items nearby, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation. A cuckoo bird is visible in the upper-left corner of the print. The composition is flat, typical of ukiyo-e, with delicate lines and muted colours. The print captures a fleeting moment of beauty and serenity, reflecting the Japanese appreciation for nature and the changing seasons.\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\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eLantern Float - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Toyokuni I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746516345167,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746518671695,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746518704463,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746518737231,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746518769999,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-First-Visit-of-the-Cuckoo_Poster_CompositorV1_1779324607893.jpg?v=1779326184","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-first-visit-of-the-cuckoo-utagawa-toyokuni-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}