{"product_id":"twenty-four-hours-at-shinbashi-and-yanagibashi-12-noon-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","title":"Twenty-Four Hours at Shinbashi and Yanagibashi: 12 Noon - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Meiji-period woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting a woman at noon, featuring an inset scene of a photographer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi belongs to the series 'Twenty-Four Hours at Shinbashi and Yanagibashi', produced in 1880. The series captures the daily lives of geisha in the entertainment districts of Tokyo during the Meiji period. This specific sheet depicts the hour of noon, featuring a woman seated in a Western-style chair, a detail that reflects the rapid modernisation of Japanese society at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct areas. The lower section presents a portrait of a woman in a dark kimono, her hair styled in a traditional manner, seated beside a small table covered with a purple cloth decorated with floral motifs. A potted plant sits upon this table, providing a natural element against the bold, red background. The upper section contains an inset illustration showing a photographer beneath a dark cloth, operating a large camera on a tripod. This inclusion of contemporary technology serves as a visual marker of the era, contrasting the traditional attire of the woman with the emerging tools of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitoshi was a master of the late Ukiyo-e tradition, known for his ability to blend traditional aesthetics with the changing social climate of Japan. His work often contains narrative elements, as seen here in the combination of the portrait and the inset scene. The print demonstrates the technical precision of Meiji-era woodblock printing, with clear lines and a controlled colour palette. The juxtaposition of the domestic interior and the outdoor photographic scene offers a glimpse into the intersection of private life and public modernisation. This print remains a valuable record of the cultural shifts occurring in Tokyo during the late 1800s, documenting both fashion and the introduction of new mechanical arts.\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-geisha-holding-a-shamisen-and-a-song-book-kitao-shigemasa\" 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 Geisha Holding a Shamisen and a Song Book by Kitao Shigemasa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-geisha-isoda-koryusai\" 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 Geisha by Isoda Koryūsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yoshitoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYoshitoshi prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshitoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460012736847,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460040655183,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460040687951,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59460040720719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59460040753487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59460040786255,"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":59460040819023,"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":59460040851791,"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":59460040884559,"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":59460040917327,"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":59460040950095,"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":59460040982863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twenty-Four-Hours-at-Shinbashi-and-Yanagibashi_-12-Noon_Poster_CompositorV1_1792306017640.jpg?v=1794349661","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/twenty-four-hours-at-shinbashi-and-yanagibashi-12-noon-tsukioka-yoshitoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}