Is "A Low Tide Pentaptych" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Sold as a Shirt Anywhere?
Yes. Vestige Press sells A Low Tide Pentaptych (1830) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi printed on a t-shirt, and it is in stock on Etsy right now. The print is made from the Cleveland Museum of Art archival scan of the original work, which is in the public domain. It is Archive Plate No. 062 in the Vestige Press series, priced at $31.99. Kuniyoshi split a single low-tide shell-gathering scene across five panels, each topped with inscribed text, aligning figures and boats so the tidal flat reads as unbroken across every seam.
Where to buy it
A Low Tide Pentaptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Vestige Press archive teeAbout the artwork
Kuniyoshi split a single low-tide shell-gathering scene across five panels, each topped with inscribed text, aligning figures and boats so the tidal flat reads as unbroken across every seam.
Where this image comes from
FAQ
Is this artwork in the public domain?
Yes. The source image is released under CC0 by Cleveland Museum of Art. The artwork is reproduced legally; the shirt design and composition are Vestige Press's own.
What is the shirt itself like?
100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed and pre-shrunk, 6.1 oz heavyweight, relaxed unisex fit. Printed on demand, so nothing is warehoused.
What colors does it come in?
Available in cream, white, sand, black, navy.
Where else can I find Utagawa Kuniyoshi artwork on apparel?
The full Vestige Press archive is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VestigePress.