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Poster Print : Syllable - We from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - We from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437445 Syllable - We from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 22 prints illustrating the 11th century novel Tales of Ise. Dominant colour is green to yellow-green, with pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. Landscape with figures. A daimyo followed by 2 attendants, rear one with banner. The group is proceeding along banks of a running stream. A pine tree and flowering prunus trees on banks and beyond. Clouds and undulating ground to rear. At top corner of each print is a single character (of Kana type) each different and enclosed in circle (0.8cm diameter).); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Media ID 25149484
© Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Banner Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Pine Stream Tales Tokugawa Period Woodblock
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the captivating world of 18th-century Japanese woodblock prints into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This exquisite piece, titled "Syllable - We" from the series "Tales of Ise" by the renowned artist Katsukawa Shunsho, showcases the intricate beauty of the Fashionable Brocade Prints popular during this era. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original woodblock on paper at Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this stunning work of art, and transport yourself to a bygone era.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This woodblock print, titled "Syllable - We from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" transports us to 18th century Japan. Created by Shunsho Katsukawa, a renowned artist of the time, this print measures 21.7x15.4 cm and is housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. Part of a larger series depicting scenes from the classic 11th-century novel Tales of Ise, this particular print showcases a vibrant landscape with figures. A daimyo, or feudal lord, leads the way followed closely by two attendants; one even carries a banner. The group gracefully proceeds along the banks of a running stream adorned with pine trees and flowering prunus trees. The dominant color scheme ranges from green to yellow-green with hints of pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. Clouds float above undulating ground in the background, adding depth to this picturesque scene. Atop each print within this series sits a single character enclosed in a circle—a unique touch that adds an element of intrigue and mystery. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you explore this exquisite woodblock print that beautifully captures both nature's beauty and human presence during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). With its delicate details and rich colors, it serves as an enchanting window into another era.
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