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Here, he employs a restrained palette to capture the atmospheric quality of the mountain, using soft gradations to suggest distance and the presence of mist at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is notable for its extensive calligraphy, which surrounds the central image. These inscriptions, provided by various poets and scholars of the period, transform the scroll into a shared cultural object. The text interacts with the visual elements, creating a dialogue between the physical form of the mountain and the literary responses it inspired. The upper and lower borders of the scroll are decorated with a dark fabric featuring gold floral motifs, providing a frame that contrasts with the muted tones of the central painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eŌkyo’s approach to this subject avoids excessive detail, focusing instead on the essential form of the peak. The ink work is delicate, reflecting the artist's ability to balance technical precision with a sense of spontaneity. By leaving large areas of the silk unpainted, the artist creates a sense of depth and scale that draws the viewer into the scene. This piece provides a clear example of the collaborative nature of Edo-period artistic production, where painting and poetry were often integrated to create a unified aesthetic experience. The scroll remains a primary example of the Maruyama school's focus on capturing the essence of a subject through careful observation and technical refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruyama Ōkyo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349049020751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349075071311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349075104079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58349075136847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58349075169615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58349075202383,"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":58349075235151,"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":58349075267919,"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":58349075300687,"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":58349075333455,"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":58349075366223,"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":58349075398991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gassaku_-Mount-Fuji_Poster_CompositorV1_1785411439287.jpg?v=1785412348"},{"product_id":"dragon-and-tiger-maruyama-okyo","title":"Dragon and Tiger - Maruyama Ōkyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic diptych featuring the dragon and tiger, rendered in ink and light colour on silk by the founder of the Maruyama school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diptych by Maruyama Ōkyo presents a classic pairing of the dragon and the tiger, subjects deeply embedded in East Asian iconography. The dragon, traditionally associated with water and the heavens, emerges from swirling, atmospheric clouds. Its form is suggested through subtle ink washes, creating a sense of movement and ethereal presence. In contrast, the tiger is rendered with a focus on physical mass and texture. The artist uses precise brushwork to define the animal's fur and muscular structure, grounding the creature in the physical realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaruyama Ōkyo founded the Maruyama school, which is recognised for its synthesis of traditional Japanese ink techniques and Western-influenced observational drawing. This work demonstrates his ability to balance decorative composition with a degree of naturalism. The tiger, in particular, displays the artist's interest in capturing the specific anatomy of the animal, a departure from the more stylised depictions common in earlier periods. The dragon, conversely, relies on the expressive potential of ink wash to convey power and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth scrolls are mounted with traditional brocade borders, which frame the monochromatic central images. The interplay between the two subjects creates a balanced tension, representing the dual forces of nature. The dragon represents the yang, or active, celestial energy, while the tiger represents the yin, or earthly, grounded power. By placing these two figures in opposition, the artist creates a dialogue between the seen and the unseen, the solid and the ephemeral. This work remains a representative example of the technical skill and aesthetic philosophy that defined the Maruyama school during the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maruyama Ōkyo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349068714319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349077889359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349077922127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58349077954895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58349077987663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58349078020431,"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":58349078053199,"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":58349078085967,"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":58349078118735,"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":58349078151503,"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":58349078184271,"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":58349078217039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dragon-and-Tiger_Poster_CompositorV1_1785412142215.jpg?v=1785412576"},{"product_id":"fish-in-summer-and-autumn-maruyama-okyo","title":"Fish in Summer and Autumn - Maruyama Ōkyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of hanging scrolls by Maruyama Ōkyo depicting fish in a stream, capturing seasonal shifts through delicate ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaruyama Ōkyo, the founder of the Maruyama school, was known for his synthesis of traditional Japanese painting techniques with Western-influenced naturalism. 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