{"title":"Hishida Shunso","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"widow-and-orphan-hishida-shunso-2","title":"Widow and Orphan - Hishida Shunso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Nihonga study by Hishida Shunso, capturing a quiet moment of maternal intimacy through soft, atmospheric ink and colour washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHishida Shunso was a primary figure in the development of Nihonga, a style that sought to modernise traditional Japanese painting techniques by incorporating Western concepts of light and atmosphere. This work, titled Widow and Orphan, demonstrates the artist's mastery of the morotai technique, which is characterised by the absence of hard outlines. Instead, Shunso relies on soft gradations of ink and colour to define form and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is quiet and restrained. A woman sits in a contemplative posture, cradling a child. The figures are rendered with a gentle softness that suggests a sense of melancholy and isolation. The background is intentionally ambiguous, dissolving into a hazy, atmospheric wash that draws the viewer's attention to the emotional state of the subjects rather than their physical surroundings. The muted palette, dominated by earthy tones and soft greys, reinforces the somber mood of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunso's approach to this subject reflects the broader artistic shift in Meiji-era Japan, where painters experimented with ways to express individual emotion and psychological depth within the framework of traditional media. By eschewing the rigid line work common in earlier ukiyo-e or traditional ink painting, he created a sense of volume and depth that feels both ethereal and grounded. The focus remains on the intimate connection between the mother and child, presented with a simplicity that avoids unnecessary detail. This print captures the delicate nuances of the original silk painting, preserving the subtle tonal shifts and the atmospheric quality that defines Shunso's contribution to the Nihonga movement.\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=\"\/de\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hishida Shunsō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747903344975,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747905966415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747905999183,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747906031951,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747906064719,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747906097487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747906130255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747906163023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747906195791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747906228559,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747906261327,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747906294095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Widow-and-Orphan_Poster_CompositorV1_1789120720899.jpg?v=1789121955"},{"product_id":"mahakasyapa-smiling-at-the-lotus-flower-hishida-shunso-1","title":"Mahakasyapa Smiling at the Lotus Flower - Hishida Shunso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene depiction of the Zen Flower Sermon, featuring the Buddha and his disciples rendered in the refined Nihonga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the Zen Buddhist parable of the Flower Sermon. Gautama Buddha sits upon a raised dais, holding a single lotus flower before his disciples. Among the gathered monks, Mahakasyapa alone understands the silent message, responding with a subtle smile. The composition is balanced, with the Buddha positioned centrally as the focus of the assembly. The figures are rendered with clean, controlled lines, reflecting the artist's training in traditional Japanese painting techniques while incorporating a modern sensibility regarding spatial depth and atmospheric tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHishida Shunso was a member of the Nihonga movement, which sought to modernise traditional Japanese painting by integrating Western concepts of light and perspective without abandoning the use of mineral pigments and silk. The palette is muted, relying on soft ochres, browns, and subtle greys to create a sense of quietude appropriate for the subject. The architectural elements, including the carved lion motif on the dais, provide a structured frame for the figures. The artist avoids heavy outlines, preferring to define forms through subtle colour gradations and soft shading. This approach, often referred to as morotai, allows the figures to emerge from the background with a gentle, ethereal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of spiritual transmission. The expressions of the disciples vary, ranging from confusion to contemplation, which contrasts with the serene composure of the Buddha and the knowing smile of Mahakasyapa. The work demonstrates a high degree of technical control, particularly in the handling of the silk surface to achieve a matte, uniform finish. It remains a representative example of early twentieth-century Japanese art, balancing historical religious themes with the aesthetic innovations of the Meiji period.\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=\"\/de\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hishida Shunsō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756471456079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756583555407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756583588175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58756583620943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58756583653711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58756583686479,"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":58756583719247,"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":58756583752015,"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":58756583784783,"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":58756583817551,"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":58756583850319,"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":58756583883087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mahakasyapa-Smiling-at-the-Lotus-Flower_Poster_CompositorV1_1789209146579.jpg?v=1789210268"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/hishida-shunso.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}