{"product_id":"showa-1950s-ukiyo-e-reprint-heian-court-geisha-by-utagwa-kunisada-approximately-34x52cm","title":"Showa 1950s Ukiyo-e Reprint Heian Court Geisha by Utagwa Kunisada (Approximately 34X52CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"419\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNear perfect condition. There are no stains, holes, tears, or creases. The colors remain vivid, and the printed lines are exceptionally sharp. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e52 × 34.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large-format reproduction is an impressive display piece.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThis high-quality Japanese woodblock reproduction was produced during the 1950s as part of a postwar educational series preserving celebrated ukiyo-e masterpieces. The original design was created 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 around 1850–1855 and was reproduced under the direction of Hara Shōjirō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eThe composition depicts an elegantly dressed court lady wearing a tall ceremonial headdress (\u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"834\"\u003ekammuri\u003c\/em\u003e) adorned with clusters of blue flowers. She delicately holds the chin cord of her headdress while dressed in an elaborate kimono decorated with cherry blossoms and geometric blue patterns. Behind her, blooming cherry trees, a temple bell, and a distant five-story pagoda create a refined springtime setting inspired by the classical beauty of old Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eThe unusually tall ceremonial headdress identifies the figure as a woman portrayed in classical imperial court attire, a subject that became increasingly popular in Kunisada's later career. Rather than illustrating a specific historical event, the composition evokes the elegance and sophistication of Japan's aristocratic past through costume, seasonal imagery, and idealized feminine beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1895\" class=\"\"\u003eKunisada frequently blended theatrical costume design with graceful \u003cem data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e, producing prints that appealed to admirers of both Kabuki and classical court culture. His meticulous attention to textile patterns and decorative detail made him the leading designer of beautiful women during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eAlthough not an original nineteenth-century impression, this is an authentic 1950s Japanese educational woodblock reproduction produced to preserve and share Japan's artistic heritage using traditional printing techniques. These postwar editions remain highly regarded for faithfully recreating the appearance and craftsmanship of the original ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49212723560707,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_6557.jpg?v=1783315372","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/showa-1950s-ukiyo-e-reprint-heian-court-geisha-by-utagwa-kunisada-approximately-34x52cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}