{"product_id":"goldfish-by-kitagawa-utamaro-premium-art-print-from-the-series-elegant-comparison-of-little-treasures","title":"Goldfish by Kitagawa Utamaro | Premium Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePrinted using archival inks on premium quality, heavyweight matte Fine Art paper for rich colour and crisp detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes (see dropdown)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIdeal for framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eShips safely in sturdy, eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eArt enthusiasts and collectors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHome decorators seeking statement pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStudents and educators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThoughtful gift givers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom the series \"Elegant Comparison of Little Treasures\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eJapanese woodblock prints, known as ukiyo-e or \"pictures of the floating world,\" emerged during the Edo period as one of history's most influential art movements. These vibrant prints captured the ephemeral pleasures of urban life - from theatrical performances and beautiful courtesans to sweeping landscapes and everyday scenes. What began as affordable art for the common people became a sophisticated collaboration between artists, carvers, and printers, each bringing their mastery to create works of remarkable detail and colour. The techniques pioneered during this era - bold outlines, flat planes of colour, and dramatic perspectives - would later captivate European artists and spark the Japonisme movement that influenced Impressionism and Art Nouveau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis collection brings together masters who defined different facets of ukiyo-e. Hokusai and Hiroshige transformed landscape printing into high art with their iconic views of Mount Fuji and the Tokaido road. Utamaro elevated the bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) genre with his psychologically nuanced portraits, while the enigmatic Sharaku created unforgettable actor portraits during his brief ten-month career. Taito II carried forward Hokusai's legacy after studying under the master himself. Matsumoto Hoji remains a mysterious figure in ukiyo-e history, known primarily for his charming frog prints that appeared in the mass-produced Meika Gafu publication of 1814 - works that embodied the wabi-sabi aesthetic and brought affordable art into countless Japanese homes. Together, these artists represent the golden age of Japanese printmaking - an art form that democratised beauty while achieving extraordinary artistic sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI've gathered here a selection of what I consider their finest works, reproduced in a manner that does justice to the artists themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMany of our prints include a very thin white border as a presentation choice. This helps preserve as much of the original image as possible and ensures easy framing — most frames will cover the border entirely. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNon-standard image sizes will have larger borders, clearly visible in each product image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach print is individually produced with care, making it ideal for your home, studio, or as a unique gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003emuseum-quality giclée art print\u003cspan\u003e produced on \u003c\/span\u003eheavyweight textured Fine Art paper\u003cspan\u003e. This process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances colour depth and detail, giving the artwork a rich, gallery-worthy finish. Printed with premium archival inks, the result offers \u003c\/span\u003efade resistance of up to 100 years in albums and several decades on display\u003cspan\u003e, so your print can be enjoyed for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Printed Matter","offers":[{"title":"A3 (29.7 × 42 cms \/ 11.7 × 16.5 inches) Unframed","offer_id":52832534823176,"sku":"A3 Kitagawa Utamaro Goldfish,","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 (21 × 29.7 cms \/ 8.3 × 11.7 inches) Unframed","offer_id":52832534790408,"sku":"A4 Kitagawa Utamaro Goldfish,","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5 (14.8 × 21 cms \/ 5.8 × 8.3 inches) Unframed","offer_id":52832534757640,"sku":"A5 Kitagawa Utamaro Goldfish,","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/3832\/2184\/files\/goldfish_1.jpg?v=1763732924","url":"https:\/\/houseofprintedmatter.com\/products\/goldfish-by-kitagawa-utamaro-premium-art-print-from-the-series-elegant-comparison-of-little-treasures","provider":"House of Printed Matter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}