{"product_id":"the-poet-sojo-henjo-816-890-slipping-a-letter-into-a-woman-s-sleeve-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, from the series *Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals*, depicts the poet Sōjō Henjō slipping a letter to a woman. The muted colours and delicate lines create a serene and intimate scene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) is part of the series *Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals* (*Goshiki-zome rokkasen*). Utamaro was a leading designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, active from the 1770s until his death. He is known especially for his *bijin-ga* (pictures of beautiful women). He also produced nature studies, particularly of insects. This print depicts the Heian-period poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) in the act of passing a letter to a woman. The composition is dominated by the figures of the poet and the woman, who are seated on what appears to be a patterned mat or cushion decorated with irises. The woman, with her head resting on her hand, appears contemplative or perhaps weary. The poet, his face etched with age, leans in to discreetly slip the letter into her sleeve. The print's muted colour palette and the delicate lines contribute to its overall serene and intimate atmosphere. The background is a plain, light grey, which helps to focus attention on the figures and their interaction.\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\/bloemen-aan-waterkant-ohara-koson\" 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;\"\u003eBloemen aan waterkant - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\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":57746525094223,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746525978959,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746526011727,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746526044495,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746526077263,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Poet-S-j-Henj-816-890-Slipping-a-Letter-into-a-Woman-s-Sleeve_Poster_CompositorV1_1779325087034.jpg?v=1779326672","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-poet-sojo-henjo-816-890-slipping-a-letter-into-a-woman-s-sleeve-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}