{"title":"Ito Shinsui","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui","title":"Katada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Itō Shinsui depicting the Floating Hall at Katada during a winter snowfall, rendered in the atmospheric Shin-hanga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Itō Shinsui depicts the Ukimidō, or Floating Hall, at Katada. It forms part of the artist's series titled Eight Views of Lake Biwa, a traditional subject in Japanese art that Shinsui reinterpreted through the lens of the Shin-hanga movement. The Shin-hanga style sought to revitalise traditional woodblock printing by incorporating Western techniques of light, shadow, and atmospheric perspective while maintaining the collaborative production method of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the temple hall, which appears to hover above the water on its wooden pilings. Shinsui employs a muted colour palette to convey the stillness of a winter evening. The heavy snowfall is rendered with white flecks against a deep blue sky, creating a sense of quiet isolation. The snow-laden pine branch in the upper left corner provides a frame for the scene, drawing the eye towards the architectural details of the hall. The reeds in the foreground add texture and depth, contrasting with the smooth, icy surface of the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinsui was a student of Kaburagi Kiyokata and became a leading figure in the twentieth-century print revival. His work often explores the interplay between nature and human structures. In this print, the artist captures the specific mood of the Katada site during a snowstorm. The technical execution demonstrates the precision of the carvers and printers who worked with Shinsui to achieve the subtle gradations of colour in the water and sky. This piece offers a view into the aesthetic concerns of the early Taishō period, where traditional motifs were adapted to suit a modern sensibility. The print remains a representative example of how the Shin-hanga movement balanced technical mastery with evocative, atmospheric storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bell-tower-in-the-rain-at-okuyama-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBell Tower in the Rain at Okuyama - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-spelende-apen-two-playing-monkeys-matsuki-heikichi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwee spelende apen (Two Playing Monkeys) - Matsuki Heikichi — Matsuki Heikichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Itō Shinsui","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493450813775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493572383055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493572415823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493572448591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493572481359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493572514127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493572546895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493572579663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493572612431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493572645199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493572677967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493572710735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Katada-Ukimid-from-the-series-Eight-Views-of-Lake-Biwa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786410050042.jpg?v=1786946358"},{"product_id":"before-the-mirror-ito-shinsui","title":"Before the Mirror - Itō Shinsui","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1916 Shin-hanga woodblock print by Itō Shinsui, depicting a woman in a red kimono adjusting her hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Mirror, created in 1916, is an early work by Itō Shinsui, a figure associated with the Shin-hanga movement. This print depicts a woman in profile, captured in a moment of quiet preparation. Her posture is relaxed, with one hand raised to adjust her hair, while her gaze is directed away from the viewer. The composition relies on the contrast between the bold, saturated red of her kimono and the muted, textured grey of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinsui employs a refined aesthetic that draws upon traditional ukiyo-e techniques while incorporating modern sensibilities regarding light and shadow. The kimono features a subtle, repeating pattern, which adds texture without overwhelming the simplicity of the figure. The artist uses clean, precise lines to define the silhouette of the woman, particularly the curve of her neck and the elaborate shape of her hairstyle. The inclusion of a small, golden hair ornament provides a point of focus, drawing the eye to the details of her grooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is not a flat colour but possesses a tactile quality, suggesting the texture of paper or a wall surface. This choice creates a sense of space around the subject, isolating her in a private, domestic sphere. Shinsui was known for his ability to convey psychological depth through subtle shifts in expression and body language. In this print, the woman's downcast eyes and the slight turn of her head suggest an internal focus, removed from the external world. The work demonstrates the technical precision of the Shin-hanga school, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer resulted in prints of high quality and artistic intent. It remains a representative example of Shinsui's early interest in the bijin-ga genre, focusing on the portrayal of women with a focus on grace and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLantern Float - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Itō Shinsui","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493504717135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493582541135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58493582573903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493582606671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493582639439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493582672207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493582704975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493582737743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493582770511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493582803279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58493582836047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493582868815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Before-the-Mirror_Poster_CompositorV1_1786410195033.jpg?v=1786946539"},{"product_id":"awazu-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui","title":"Awazu, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Shin-hanga woodblock print by Itō Shinsui, capturing the serene atmosphere of Awazu with its iconic pine trees and distant mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Itō Shinsui depicts the scene at Awazu, a location historically associated with the Eight Views of Lake Biwa. Shinsui, a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, revitalised traditional Japanese printmaking by incorporating Western techniques of light and atmosphere while maintaining the collaborative structure of the Edo period. The composition is defined by a series of tall, slender pine trees that punctuate the foreground, their verticality contrasting with the horizontal expanse of the lake and the distant, dark blue mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on a gradient of blues for the mountains and sky, which transitions into a pale, textured green for the foreground. The clouds are rendered with soft, rounded forms, providing a sense of volume against the flat, decorative treatment of the terrain. A small, solitary figure with a pack animal is visible among the trees, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the vast natural setting. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the Shin-hanga style, where the woodblock carving and printing processes are used to achieve subtle tonal variations and atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinsui was a student of Kaburagi Kiyokata and became known for his ability to capture the mood of a specific time and place. This work reflects the interest in traditional Japanese motifs that defined the early twentieth-century print revival. The clear, graphic quality of the trees and the deliberate arrangement of the elements demonstrate a balance between observation and stylisation. 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As a practitioner of the Shin-hanga movement, Shinsui revitalised traditional woodblock techniques by incorporating modern sensibilities regarding light and atmospheric perspective. The composition balances the solid, vertical presence of a stone lantern and pine trees against the expansive, horizontal movement of the water and sailing vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a restrained palette, focusing on tonal variations to suggest the quietude of the scene. The water is rendered with fine, rhythmic lines that convey a sense of gentle motion, while the sky remains clear and open. The stone lantern, a common feature in Japanese garden and coastal design, provides a stable anchor for the viewer's eye. The inclusion of small boats with sails adds a human element to the natural setting, suggesting the daily commerce and travel that occurred across the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinsui was a student of Kaburagi Kiyokata and became known for his ability to capture subtle moods in his subjects. In this series, he engages with a theme that has been explored by numerous artists throughout Japanese history, yet he approaches it with the technical precision characteristic of the early twentieth-century print revival. The work demonstrates a careful attention to the texture of the paper and the application of ink, resulting in a print that feels both grounded in tradition and distinct in its execution. 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