{"product_id":"untitled-women-at-a-well-katsushika-hokusai","title":"Untitled (Women at a Well) - Katsushika Hokusai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai depicting three women gathered at a well in a rural setting, rendered in the classic Ukiyo-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai depicts a quiet, domestic scene set within a rural environment. Three women are gathered around a wooden well structure, engaged in daily tasks. The composition utilises the characteristic flat perspective of the Ukiyo-e tradition, placing the figures against a simplified background of pine trees and a distant shoreline. Hokusai, who would later gain fame for his series of landscape prints, here demonstrates his early mastery of figure drawing and the subtle application of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are dressed in traditional kimono, rendered with muted tones and delicate patterns. Their postures suggest a moment of social interaction, with one woman leaning over the well while the others observe. The architectural elements, such as the wooden frame of the well and the nearby structure, provide a sense of place without overwhelming the human subjects. The print displays the refined line work typical of Hokusai's early career, when he was heavily influenced by the Katsukawa school and its focus on actors and beautiful women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print relies on a limited palette, which allows the viewer to focus on the grace of the figures and the arrangement of the scene. The paper texture remains visible, adding a tactile quality to the image. This work offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Edo period, capturing a fleeting moment of communal activity. It is a fine example of the artist's ability to balance human form with environmental detail, a skill that would define his later, more widely recognised contributions to Japanese art history.\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\/evening-cool-on-the-verandah-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;\"\u003eEvening Cool on the Verandah by Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-man-lighting-his-pipe-from-that-of-a-young-woman-who-sits-beside-him-okumura-masanobu\" 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 Man Lighting His Pipe from that of A Young Woman who Sits Beside Him by Okumura Masanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/katsushika-hokusai\" 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;\"\u003eKatsushika Hokusai prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsushika Hokusai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464493859151,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464496283983,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464496316751,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464496349519,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464496382287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464496415055,"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":59464496447823,"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":59464496480591,"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":59464496513359,"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":59464496546127,"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":59464496578895,"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":59464496611663,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Women-at-a-Well-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794389563498.jpg?v=1794389946","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/untitled-women-at-a-well-katsushika-hokusai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}