Is "Abalone Divers off the Coast of Ise" by Utagawa Kunisada Sold as a Shirt Anywhere?
Yes. Vestige Press sells Abalone Divers off the Coast of Ise (early 1830s) by Utagawa Kunisada 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. 024 in the Vestige Press series, priced at $31.99. Utagawa Kunisada was best known for actor prints and beauties, but here he turned to ama divers off the Ise coast, blending distant mountains and sea with detailed working figures in the foreground.
Where to buy it
Abalone Divers off the Coast of Ise, from an Untitled Landscape Series by Utagawa Kunisada — Vestige Press archive teeAbout the artwork
Utagawa Kunisada was best known for actor prints and beauties, but here he turned to ama divers off the Ise coast, blending distant mountains and sea with detailed working figures in the foreground.
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 Kunisada artwork on apparel?
The full Vestige Press archive is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VestigePress.