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Poster Print : Syllable - Ni from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Ni from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437450 Syllable - Ni from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.6 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. A lady courtier with extended fan, facing observer with peony design on kimono; standing on sea beach with one pine tree in foreground. Background is sea and rocks with undulations and waves. 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 25179838
© Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Kimono Pine Rock Music Rock N Roll Rockn Roll Tales Tokugawa Period Wave Woodblock
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of 18th-century Japanese elegance to your space with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring Syllable - Ni from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints. This exquisite woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Katsukawa Shunsho around 1770-1773, showcases the captivating beauty of the character Syllable in intricate, fashionable brocade attire. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this Fine Art Finder image from Bridgeman Images are sure to add a sense of sophistication and mystery to any room. Each print is produced using high-quality materials to ensure a stunning, gallery-quality result. Add this timeless work of art to your collection and let the rich history and culture of Japan inspire you every day.
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 - Ni from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" transports us to 18th century Japan. Created by the talented artist Shunsho Katsukawa, this print measures 21.7x15.6 cm and is currently housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. Part of a larger series depicting scenes from the renowned 11th-century novel Tales of Ise, this particular print showcases a lady courtier adorned in an exquisite kimono with a striking peony design. Her elegant posture is accentuated by her extended fan as she stands on a serene sea beach, framed by one solitary pine tree. The dominant color palette ranges from green to yellow-green, complemented by subtle shades of sepia brown and pale orange. The background features undulating waves crashing against rocky shores, creating a sense of movement and tranquility simultaneously. At the top corner of each print in this series is a single character enclosed within a circle—a unique touch that adds depth and symbolism to each composition. Through this artwork, we are invited into the world of Japanese literature and fashion during the Edo period (1603-1868). It captures both natural beauty—represented by the sea, rocks, trees—and cultural elements such as traditional attire and artistic expression through woodblock printing techniques. Overall, this mesmerizing piece offers viewers an enchanting glimpse into ancient tales woven together with artistry and imagination.
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