{"product_id":"akira-kurosawa-黒澤明-original-japanese-memorial-calendar-poster-for-1999-printed-c-1998-1999-illustration-by-t-ueda-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-j11-copy","title":"“Akira Kurosawa — Footprints of a Dream” (黒澤明〈夢のあしあと〉), Original Japanese Illustrated Calendar Poster 2000, Artwork by T. Ueda, B2 Size (51.5 × 72.8 cm) — N72","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 calendar poster issued in 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a beautifully detailed portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Kurosawa by T. Ueda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced in the years immediately following the director’s death, it combines a striking commemorative illustration with a calendar running from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 2000 to February 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on richly textured paper in warm brown and cream tones, this is an especially attractive tribute to Kurosawa and a natural companion to T. Ueda’s portrait used for the 1999 memorial calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe credit beneath the portrait reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「黒澤明〈夢のあしあと〉黒澤明研究会編／共同通信社発行」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Akira Kurosawa: Footprints of a Dream — edited by the Akira Kurosawa Research Group \/ published by Kyodo News.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis identifies the poster’s connection to the substantial retrospective publication \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e黒澤明：夢のあしあと：資料・記録集\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bringing together testimony, photographs, storyboards and documentary material, the book explored the director’s life and creative work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe calendar carries that commemorative purpose into the year 2000, placing Kurosawa’s likeness at the centre of a design intended for continued display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is dominated by a magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enear-frontal portrait of Kurosawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his head slightly tilted beneath a carefully rendered herringbone cap. His familiar sunglasses, thoughtful expression and softly shaded features give the image a strong sense of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine linework describes the weave of the cap, individual strands of hair and the subtle contours of his face. The dark glasses provide a particularly compelling focal point, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflected outdoor scenery and vertical structures visible in the lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding depth to the portrait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, expressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A.K” initials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupy the lower-left corner of the illustration. Their broad brush-like strokes contrast with the meticulous detail of the drawing, giving the otherwise restrained composition a distinctive graphic accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portrait sits within a pale rectangular field surrounded by a deep brown border. Below, the calendar is printed in small, informal lettering, keeping attention firmly on the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epronounced paper texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visible on both sides of the sheet, complements the warm monochrome palette and gives the poster an appealing tactile quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration bears the printed signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“T. UEDA 2000.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the artist as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. Ueda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dating the artwork to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinted signature within the design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a separately hand-signed dedication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant display piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Kurosawa, Japanese cinema, illustrated portraiture and commemorative posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent+ condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The portrait retains beautifully defined detail, strong brown tones and clear calendar lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive textured surface remains an important part of its visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse and signature detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact poster for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalendar period: March 2000–February 2001.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: N72.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57419152163194,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-16T061748.446.jpg?v=1792099124","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/akira-kurosawa-%e9%bb%92%e6%be%a4%e6%98%8e-original-japanese-memorial-calendar-poster-for-1999-printed-c-1998-1999-illustration-by-t-ueda-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-j11-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}