{"product_id":"1861-the-courtesan-shiratama-utagawa-kunisada-kabuki-scene","title":"1861 \"The Courtesan Shiratama\" Utagawa Kunisada Kabuki Scene (Approximately 25X37CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eOriginal ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), created in the 8th month of 1861 (Bunkyū 1), depicts the courtesan Shiratama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eThe central figure, Shiratama, is presented in an elaborate and finely detailed kimono adorned with plum blossom and geometric patterns, reflecting the refined aesthetic of late Edo-period bijin-ga (images of beautiful women). A distinctive red circular window in the background contains a secondary scene or silhouette, a design element characteristic of Kunisada’s later work, adding narrative depth and visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1322\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePrinted in the oban nishiki-e format (approximately 39 x 26 cm), this piece demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship and color layering typical of multi-block woodblock printing during the period. A strong example of Kunisada’s mature style, it is well suited for collectors of Edo-period ukiyo-e and Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888078569731,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/ioujkh.webp?v=1774952249","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1861-the-courtesan-shiratama-utagawa-kunisada-kabuki-scene","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}