{"product_id":"two-court-ladies-kitagawa-kikumaro","title":"Two Court Ladies - Kitagawa Kikumaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitagawa Kikumaro, featuring two court ladies in traditional attire, rendered with delicate lines and a soft, muted palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Kikumaro depicts two figures in traditional court attire. Kikumaro was a student of the famous Kitagawa Utamaro, and his work often mirrors the stylistic focus on feminine grace and refined posture common in the Ukiyo-e school of the Edo period. The composition is balanced, with the two women positioned before a folding screen, which provides a subtle geometric contrast to the flowing lines of their layered robes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with delicate, thin lines that define the contours of their garments and the specific styling of their hair. Their expressions are composed and serene, typical of the bijin-ga genre, which focused on the depiction of beautiful women. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft ochre, muted red, and white, which allows the viewer to focus on the textures of the fabric and the calligraphic quality of the ink. The inclusion of Japanese script to the left of the figures adds a vertical element that anchors the composition, balancing the visual weight of the screen on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikumaro’s approach to the human form is stylised rather than strictly realistic, prioritising the elegance of the silhouette. The folding screen in the background features a pattern that suggests natural forms, providing a sense of interior space without the use of complex perspective. This print is a fine example of the technical precision achieved by Japanese printmakers during the early 19th century, where the interaction between negative space and printed detail creates a sense of quietude. The work remains a clear representation of the aesthetic values of the period, focusing on the harmony of form and the subtle interplay of colour and line.\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\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tsukimaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736069771599,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736125247823,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736125280591,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736125313359,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736125346127,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736125378895,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736125411663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736125444431,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736125477199,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736125509967,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736125542735,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736125575503,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Court-Ladies_Poster_CompositorV1_1789036732265.jpg?v=1789039607","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/two-court-ladies-kitagawa-kikumaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}