{"product_id":"a-samurai-on-horseback-kusumi-morikage","title":"A Samurai on Horseback - Kusumi Morikage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ink and light colour painting by Kusumi Morikage, depicting a mounted samurai in motion with characteristic Edo period minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKusumi Morikage, a student of the Kano school, produced this work during the Edo period. The composition reflects the artist's departure from the rigid formality of his training, favouring a more personal, expressive approach to ink painting. The samurai is depicted in motion, mounted on a horse that appears to gallop across the pictorial space. The artist employs a restrained palette, using ink washes to define the form of the horse and the rugged terrain, while subtle touches of colour highlight the warrior's armour and the flowering branch in the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe negative space surrounding the figure is characteristic of the period's aesthetic, allowing the viewer to focus on the action of the rider. The brushwork is precise, demonstrating the technical control expected of a Kano-trained artist, yet the overall mood remains quiet and contemplative. The inclusion of the flowering branch suggests a seasonal context, perhaps referencing the fleeting nature of life, a common theme in Japanese art of the seventeenth century. The horse is rendered with a sense of energy, its mane and tail captured with fluid, calligraphic strokes that contrast with the more static, solid form of the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the essence of Morikage's style, which often featured figures in natural settings rendered with a light, airy touch. The work avoids excessive detail, instead relying on the economy of line to convey the narrative. It is a fine example of the transition between traditional academic painting and the more individualistic styles that emerged in the later seventeenth century. The balance between the solid figure and the expansive, empty background creates a sense of distance and atmosphere, typical of the hanging scroll format from which this image is derived.\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\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/kiso-mountains-in-snow-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;\"\u003eKisō Mountains in Snow - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kusumi Morikage","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760255996239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760332640591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760332673359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760332706127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760332738895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760332771663,"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":58760332804431,"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":58760332837199,"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":58760332869967,"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":58760332902735,"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":58760332935503,"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":58760332968271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Samurai-on-Horseback_Poster_CompositorV1_1789249076090.jpg?v=1789249259","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/a-samurai-on-horseback-kusumi-morikage","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}