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Utagawa Yoshiiku - Russian Officer with His Wife - 1861 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Utagawa Yoshiiku - Russian Officer with His Wife - 1861 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Utagawa Yoshiiku - Russian Officer with His Wife - 1861 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

A tall, narrow woodblock panel from 1861 shows a Russian officer and his wife, printed in the ukiyo-e manner by Utagawa Yoshiiku in the late Edo period.

Visual Elements & Composition

Two figures fill a vertical panel. The officer wears a black coat with a blue sash and a star medal, and he holds a cane. His wife wears a bonnet, a blue shawl and a grey striped skirt. Ochre yellow, teal blue and brick red sit against black and grey, so the blues and reds pull the eye to the clothing while the ochre ground holds the scene together. A vertical title cartouche runs alongside the figures, carrying a column of kana text.

Meaning & Symbolism

The printed inscriptions read 外国人物図画, "pictures of foreign persons," and 魯西亜, the period name for Russia. Those labels present the print as a record of outsiders, the kind of image Edo viewers collected to see foreign dress and customs up close. The officer's medal and cane signal rank and Western fashion, while the pairing of the two figures presents a household rather than a military scene. The print documents cultural exchange at a time when Japan was first encountering European powers.

On the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to its own outline, so the tall panel can be followed closely. The officer's coat, the curve of the bonnet and the edge of the cartouche can become the sticker's silhouette, turning the figures' outlines into the object itself. Because the design is built on clean verticals and sharp figure shapes, the cut keeps those lines intact, and the piece works as a single image that is seen whole.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.