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Hour of the Dog
Japanese Woman and Servant Woodblock Print Repro

Hour of the Dog - Japanese Woman and Servant Woodblock Print Repro
Hour of the Dog - Japanese Woman and Servant Woodblock Print Repro
35.6cm
14"
28cm
11"

Typical Gallery Price: $50.00

Starting at: $23.88


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Approximate Measurements

28cm x 35.6cm ≈ 11" x 14"

戌の刻

Hour of the Dog

Inu no Koku

This artwork features a courtesan gracefully leaning over to whisper in the ear of her attendant, or kamuro, as she pens a long letter presumably to a client. Beside her is a lacquer writing box (suzuribako) fitted with an ink slate, chrysanthemum-form water dropper (suiteki) and brush.

The title is 戌の刻 (or 狗の刻) which is pronounced "Inu no Koku" which means Hour of the Dog. This is typically used to represent the evening between 7PM and 9PM (preceded by the Hour of the Monkey and followed by the Hour of the Boar). This Hour of the Dog artwork is part of the series "Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki)"

On the left, you will find a signature with the pen name 歌麿筆 (Utamaro Hitsu). The artist's full name is 喜多川歌麿 (Kitagawa Utamaro). He was born in Japan in Edo (now known as Tokyo) around 1753. He only lived to the age of 53, dying in 1806.

Original artist: Kitagawa Utamaro / 喜多川歌麿 (1753-1806).
Original woodblocks for this print were created in Japan, in 1795. Some prints from the original woodblocks were created as late as 1923.

This item was listed or modified
Jan 5th, 2025

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About These High-Quality Prints:

I have invested over $6000 in my new Giclée fine art printer, and use UV inks that are expected to last 90 years if not hung in direct sunlight.

Yes, I am cheaper than AllPosters.com, and yet I use the highest-quality papers from the best sources along with the best archival inks. Also, you are buying a quality print from an Asian art fanatic. I really put my heart and soul into these prints.


Size Info:

I mainly offer this in an 11x14" size. This is a frame size that you can find at any place that sells picture frames in the USA. Use a coupon at Michaels and you can choose from frames that start at $12 for 11x14" sizes.

Other standard frame sizes like 8x10", 16x20", and huge 24x30" are available. If you need a different USA size or international metric size, just let me know, and we can work out the details.

If you get the standard size, it will be trimmed to exactly 8x10", 11x14" inches, etc. However, if you are going to buy a frame with pre-cut matting, I can create the print on a larger size sheet. For instance: A 16x20" frame with pre-cut matting will usually have a 11x14" hole for the image - If I print a 11x14" image on a 16x20" sheet, it will be much easier to frame (no need for mounting or hinging tape).
This option costs a few dollars extra but will make your life easier if you want to buy a frame that has a pre-cut mat.

These images visually explain the difference:

11x14 Print to Frame Size Info      11x14 Print on 16x20 Sheet to Matted Frame Info


About the paper...

Cotton Rag Paper

The gorgeous texture of this museum-quality paper

I am using some really nice museum-grade Palo Duro Etching paper. This is a high-performance textured cotton paper. It gives you the classic look of a fine watercolor paper. The surface adds just the right amount of texture and will not distract from the details. This is an OBA-free archival paper that is ideal for museum quality and conservation grade prints like this.

What does museum-grade mean in this context?
This means a museum curator would be comfortable putting this paper on display. The keys to museum quality are 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, lignin-free, and optical brightener (OBA) free.

If you would like a different paper for your print, please contact me. I have many handmade papers to choose from.


Wood Frame

Here is a print in a nice
rustic wooden frame without matting.

Bronze Frame

You can also mount this in a frame
with pre-cut matting.



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I love creating these fine art prints! I think they look even better in person than they do on the website. However, if you don't love your print when you receive it, just return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked!


Want to know more about the printer?

James Cowart and Canon Giclee Printer

A photographer that I admire, Jeremy Cowart, and his Canon imagePROGRAF printer.

It took me a few years to find just the right fine art giclée printer.

This Canon giclée printer has 18,432 nozzles and can fire more than 32 Million precision droplets of ink per second. Your home inkjet printer cannot compete with that.
There are 12 ink tanks, and with so many ink colors, the gamut is excellent.
This printer can reproduce any color the human eye can perceive, and the gradients and tones are smooth and, well, perfect.

I use only authentic Canon Lucia Pro pigment-based inks. This ink archival and UV-resistant. In independent laboratory testing, giclée prints created with this ink are rated to last 90 years without fading. You'll get a lifetime of enjoyment from this artwork.

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