{"product_id":"washing-day-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Washing Day - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'Washing Day' depicts a domestic scene of women doing laundry in a traditional Japanese home. The print showcases Utamaro's skill in capturing the nuances of human form and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a Japanese artist and printmaker, considered one of the masters of the Ukiyo-e genre. Ukiyo-e, meaning 'pictures of the floating world', flourished during the Edo period (1600-1868) and often depicted scenes of everyday life, courtesans, actors, and famous places. Utamaro is particularly known for his portraits of beautiful women (bijin-ga). His work is characterised by its refined lines, delicate colours, and sensitive portrayal of his subjects. 'Washing Day' is a woodblock print that captures a domestic scene. It depicts several women engaged in laundry activities within a traditional Japanese home. The composition is carefully arranged, with the figures placed within a defined architectural space. The women are dressed in patterned kimonos, and their poses and expressions convey a sense of quiet industry. The print showcases Utamaro's skill in capturing the nuances of human form and emotion, as well as his attention to detail in depicting the textures and patterns of clothing and the surrounding environment.\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\/sparrow-dance-in-yoshiwara-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-iii\" 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;\"\u003eSparrow Dance in Yoshiwara - Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) — Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)\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":57746413257039,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415780175,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415812943,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415845711,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57746415878479,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Washing-Day_Poster_CompositorV1_1779323645788.jpg?v=1779324623","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/washing-day-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}