{"product_id":"the-jeweled-chaplet-utagawa-kuniyoshi","title":"The Jeweled Chaplet - Utagawa Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicting the legend of Princess Tamatori battling a giant octopus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi belongs to the series 'Genji-gumo ukiyo-e awase' (A Comparison of Ukiyo-e and the Genji Clouds). The composition depicts the legend of Princess Tamatori, who dives into the sea to retrieve a sacred jewel stolen by the Dragon King. Kuniyoshi presents the diver in a dynamic struggle against a giant octopus, a creature often associated with the perils of the deep in Japanese folklore. The artist employs a balanced colour palette, using soft blues for the water and muted earth tones for the creature, which contrasts with the patterned kimono of the diver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuniyoshi was a master of the Utagawa school, known for his imaginative approach to historical and legendary subjects. His work often incorporates complex narratives, as seen here with the inclusion of calligraphic text and a small boat in the upper section, which serves to frame the central action. The print demonstrates his ability to combine human figures with fantastical elements, maintaining a sense of movement through the positioning of the diver and the swirling tentacles of the octopus. The fine lines used to detail the fabric of the kimono and the texture of the sea creature show the technical precision required in the production of Edo-period woodblock prints. This piece is a representative example of the narrative-driven art popular during the mid-nineteenth century in Japan, where classical literature and folklore were frequently reinterpreted through the medium of the print.\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\/two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagasaki-maruyama-no-ke-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eNagasaki, Maruyama no Ke - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kuniyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827306369359,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827308532047,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827308564815,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827308597583,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58827308630351,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Jeweled-Chaplet_Poster_CompositorV1_1789885632276.jpg?v=1789885833","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-jeweled-chaplet-utagawa-kuniyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}