{"product_id":"rainy-day-in-old-tokyo-edo-elegance-under-umbrellas-鳥居清長-torii-kiyonaga-1752-1815","title":"Rainy Day in Old Tokyo – Edo Elegance Under Umbrellas | Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainy Day in Old Tokyo – Edo Elegance Under Umbrellas | 鳥居清長 Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree women. Two umbrellas. A rainy day in Tokyo nearly 250 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Japanese woodblock reproduction is based on “Three Women in the Rain,” one of the elegant designs from Torii Kiyonaga’s celebrated series Current Manners in Eastern Brocade (Fūzoku Azuma no Nishiki), originally created around 1783.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no famous battle or grand monument here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Kiyonaga captures something more intimate: three women walking together through the rain in Edo — present-day Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong diagonal lines of rain fall across the composition while traditional Japanese umbrellas open above the women. Their layered kimono bring together deep indigo, black, red, green, and pale blue, creating an intricate balance of color and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonaga was renowned for depicting tall, graceful women with a natural sense of movement. Here, their slightly exposed feet, flowing robes, and overlapping umbrellas give the scene the feeling of a moment caught in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 250 years later, the image still feels remarkably modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained background, graphic lines, and sophisticated color palette make it especially striking in Japandi, minimalist, modern, and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a quiet image, but not a passive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree women continue forward despite the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small moment from everyday Edo, transformed into something timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful gift for someone moving through change, beginning a new chapter, or continuing forward through a difficult season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder that even when the weather changes, there is beauty in continuing the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e鳥居清長 Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyonaga was one of the leading ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo period’s 18th-century print culture and is particularly celebrated for his elegant depictions of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis tall, graceful figures, refined compositions, and sophisticated use of color helped define the ideal of beauty in ukiyo-e during the 1780s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Three Women in the Rain \/ 雨中湯帰り\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Current Manners in Eastern Brocade \/ 風俗東之錦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Design: c. 1783\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Edo Period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original composition depicts three elegantly dressed women returning through the rain, sheltered beneath traditional Japanese umbrellas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Japanese Woodblock Reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a later reproduction based on Kiyonaga’s Edo-period design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an original 18th-century impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe margins identify the traditional craftsmen and publisher associated with this reproduction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver: 池田兼吉 Ikeda Kenkichi\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: 佐藤勘次郎 Sato Kanjiro\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: 集版社 Shuhansha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a modern digital poster, this reproduction was produced using traditional Japanese woodblock-printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 39.6 × 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 15.6 × 10.4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage reproduction and may show minor age-related toning, marks, or signs of previous handling and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, including the reverse, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in the product price or shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf applicable, these charges are determined by your country's customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainy Day in Old Tokyo – Edo Elegance Under Umbrellas | Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree women. Two Japanese umbrellas. A rainy day in Tokyo nearly 250 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional woodblock reproduction is based on “Three Women in the Rain,” one of the elegant designs from Torii Kiyonaga’s celebrated series Current Manners in Eastern Brocade (Fūzoku Azuma no Nishiki), originally created around 1783.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece does not depict a famous battle or a magnificent landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it captures an intimate moment: three women walking together through the rain in Edo, present-day Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous diagonal lines of rain fall across the composition, while traditional Japanese umbrellas open wide above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three women's layered kimonos, in indigo, black, red, green, and pale blue, feature different patterns, creating a highly sophisticated rhythm of color and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyonaga was an ukiyo-e artist known for depicting tall, slender women with a natural sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir slightly visible feet from beneath their robes, the swaying kimonos in the rain, and the overlapping umbrellas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels as if a moment from a rainy day has been captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough created approximately 250 years ago, its composition possesses a surprisingly modern beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background, which makes good use of empty space, the linear rain, and the refined color palette make it a beautiful fit for Japandi, minimalist, modern, and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a quiet piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, it doesn't stand still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the rain, the three women continue to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, everyday moment from Edo transformed into a timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is also recommended as a gift for those undergoing changes, starting a new chapter in life, or quietly moving forward through a difficult period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a piece that can convey the message that even when the weather changes, one can continue their journey beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was one of the leading ukiyo-e artists of the late 18th century, particularly highly regarded for his elegant depictions of women in bijinga (pictures of beautiful women).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis style, characterized by tall, slender female figures, refined compositions, and sophisticated color combinations, became representative of the ideal of female beauty in ukiyo-e during the 1780s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Three Women in the Rain \/ 雨中湯帰り\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Current Manners in Eastern Brocade \/ 風俗東之錦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Design: circa 1783\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Edo Period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts three women returning through the rain, sheltered by traditional Japanese umbrellas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Woodblock Reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction created in later years, based on Torii Kiyonaga's original design from the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an original impression printed in the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe margins indicate the craftsmen and publisher involved in the production of this reproduction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver: Ikeda Kenkichi (池田兼吉)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Sato Kanjiro (佐藤勘次郎)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Shuhansha (集版社)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike modern digital prints or posters, this reproduction was produced using traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 39.6 × 26.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 15.6 × 10.4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a vintage reproduction, it may show age-related toning, minor stains, or signs of previous handling and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, including the reverse side, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor or screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are not included in 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