{"product_id":"showa-1955-adachi-institute-reprint-of-izumiya-osen-by-kitagawa-utamaro-approximately-30x40cm","title":"Showa 1955 Adachi Institute Reprint of \"Izumiya Osen\" by Kitagawa Utamaro (Approximately 30X40CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"354\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNear perfect condition. There are no stains, creases, holes, or tears. The printed lines are exceptionally sharp, and the colors remain rich and vibrant. An outstanding impression with excellent preservation.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThis hand-carved and hand-printed woodblock reproduction was published in 1955 by the Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints (アダチ版画研究所). It faithfully reproduces \u003cem data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eIzumiya Osen\u003c\/em\u003e (伊勢屋おせん), one of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e's most celebrated \u003cem data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"612\"\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e portraits, originally designed around 1793–1794.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eThe print depicts Osen, the famed waitress of the Izumiya teahouse, shown in an intimate bust portrait as she adjusts her hair with a towel draped over her shoulder. Utamaro's subtle expression, graceful pose, and refined linework capture the elegance that made his portraits of beautiful women among the masterpieces of ukiyo-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eOsen was a real woman whose beauty attracted widespread attention in Edo, making her one of the city's earliest public celebrities. Her popularity inspired numerous woodblock prints, and Utamaro's portrayal became one of the defining images of late eighteenth-century \u003cem data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eProduced by the Adachi Institute, this edition was hand-carved from newly prepared cherrywood blocks and hand-printed on traditional washi paper using time-honored \u003cem data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/em\u003e techniques. Adachi's reproductions are internationally recognized for their exceptional fidelity to the original Edo-period impressions and are collected by museums and enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eThe reverse bears the Adachi copyright stamp reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e「不許複刻複写」\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Recarving and reproduction prohibited\"), confirming it as an official 1955 Adachi edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eA superb museum-quality hand-printed reproduction that showcases Utamaro's celebrated portrait of one of Edo's most famous beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49285331419395,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7367.jpg?v=1784348919","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/showa-1955-adachi-institute-reprint-of-izumiya-osen-by-kitagawa-utamaro-approximately-30x40cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}