{"product_id":"edo-1847-1852-ukiyo-e-first-snow-courtesans-tamoiro-series-by-utagwa-kunisada-approximately-25x37cm","title":"Edo 1847–1852 Ukiyo-e \"First Snow – Courtesans\" Tamoiro Series by Utagwa Kunisada (Approximately 25X37CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"403\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNear perfect condition. There are no stains or holes. The printed lines remain exceptionally sharp, and the colors are vivid and well-preserved. There is very slight creasing that is only noticeable upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall appearance.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eThis original late Edo-period woodblock print was designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUtagawa Kunisada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Toyokuni III) between 1847 and 1852. Titled \u003cem data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eFirst Snow – Courtesans\u003c\/em\u003e (初雪 遊女), it belongs to the celebrated \u003cem data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eTamoiro\u003c\/em\u003e (多望色, \"Fashionable Colors\") series and was published by Izutsuya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eThe composition depicts two elegantly dressed women walking beneath a large paper umbrella during the season's first snowfall. The woman on the left is distinguished by her elaborate hairstyle and numerous ornamental hairpins, identifying her as a high-ranking courtesan of the Yoshiwara pleasure district. Her companion carries the umbrella and a wrapped parcel as the pair converse while making their way through a quiet, snow-covered street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eTamoiro\u003c\/em\u003e series celebrated the changing seasons by pairing fashionable women with scenes inspired by everyday life in Edo. Rather than illustrating a Kabuki performance, this design highlights the grace, luxury, and refined fashions of the Yoshiwara, emphasizing the beauty of richly patterned kimono against the subdued tones of a winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eKunisada was celebrated for his remarkable ability to depict textiles, hairstyles, and elegant feminine beauty. Here, the intricate garments and elaborate coiffure contrast beautifully with the tranquil snow-covered rooftops and streets, creating one of the series' most atmospheric seasonal compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eA beautiful example of late Edo \u003cem data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e, combining the elegance of Yoshiwara fashion with the quiet beauty of an Edo winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49228176490755,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_6654_d8124705-5b30-4d34-9b4d-97235efcbad8.jpg?v=1783479497","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/edo-1847-1852-ukiyo-e-first-snow-courtesans-tamoiro-series-by-utagwa-kunisada-approximately-25x37cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}