{"product_id":"wife-from-the-series-connoisseur-of-modern-customs-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"Wife, from the series Connoisseur of Modern Customs - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro depicting a mother nursing her child, from the series Connoisseur of Modern Customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro belongs to the series Tōsei fūzoku tsū, or Connoisseur of Modern Customs. Produced during the late eighteenth century, the work captures a domestic moment with the characteristic focus on psychological depth and physical grace associated with the artist. Utamaro is recognised for his okubi-e, or large-head portraits, which shift the viewer's attention from the broader social context to the intimate expressions and gestures of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on a mother nursing her child. The artist employs a muted palette, allowing the focus to remain on the interaction between the two figures. The mother's hair is arranged in a traditional style, and her posture conveys a sense of quiet concentration. The child is depicted with simplified features, drawing the eye to the physical connection between them. Utamaro uses clean, flowing lines to define the contours of the figures, a technique that provides clarity while maintaining a sense of softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many prints of the period that focused on the theatricality of the kabuki stage or the glamour of the pleasure districts, this series examines the daily lives of women across different social strata. By elevating a private, maternal act to the subject of a fine art print, Utamaro provides a view into the domestic sphere of Edo-period Japan. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, with subtle colour variations and careful registration of the blocks. The background is kept neutral, ensuring that the emotional weight of the scene is not obscured by unnecessary detail. This work remains a representative example of Utamaro's ability to combine technical skill with a sensitive observation of human behaviour.\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\/woman-running-to-escape-a-sudden-shower-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eWoman Running to Escape a Sudden Shower by Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/an-old-man-leaning-on-a-staff-katsushika-hokusai\" 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;\"\u003eAn Old Man Leaning on a Staff by Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eMore by Kitagawa Utamaro →\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":59460280811855,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460313317711,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59460313350479,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59460313383247,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59460313416015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59460313448783,"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":59460313481551,"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":59460313514319,"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":59460313547087,"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":59460313579855,"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":59460313612623,"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":59460313645391,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wife-from-the-series-Connoisseur-of-Modern-Customs_Poster_CompositorV1_1792306075608.jpg?v=1794351130","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wife-from-the-series-connoisseur-of-modern-customs-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}