{"product_id":"benzaiten-from-the-series-the-seven-gods-of-good-luck-in-the-floating-world-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Benzaiten, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in the Floating World - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting the deity Benzaiten within the elegant, stylised aesthetic of the Edo-period floating world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuki Harunobu was a pioneer of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which introduced full-colour printing to the Japanese woodblock medium. This work belongs to his series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in the Floating World, a project that reimagines traditional deities within the contemporary context of Edo-period urban life. Benzaiten, typically the goddess of music, eloquence, and water, is depicted here through the lens of Harunobu's signature aesthetic: slender, graceful figures with delicate facial features and refined posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a flattened perspective, characteristic of the Ukiyo-e style, which prioritises decorative harmony over realistic depth. The figures are positioned within an architectural space defined by clean lines and muted colour blocks. The standing figure, representing the deity, wears a patterned kimono that demonstrates the artist's attention to textile detail, while the kneeling figure provides a sense of quiet interaction. The inclusion of large, hanging lanterns in the background serves to anchor the scene, providing a graphic element that balances the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's work is noted for its technical innovation and its ability to capture the atmosphere of the pleasure quarters and the daily lives of Edo citizens. By placing divine figures in mundane settings, he bridges the gap between mythology and the reality of the floating world. The print utilises a soft, balanced palette, avoiding excessive saturation to maintain a sense of elegance. This piece is an example of the artist's mastery of the multi-block printing process, which allowed for the subtle layering of colours and the precise registration of lines that define his output during the 1760s.\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\/courtesan-and-two-kamuro-representing-hotei-katsukawa-shuntei\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan and Two Kamuro Representing Hotei - Katsukawa Shuntei — Katsukawa Shuntei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/white-robed-willow-kannon-suzuki-shuitsu\" 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;\"\u003eWhite-Robed Willow Kannon - Suzuki Shūitsu — Suzuki Shuitsu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58928596943183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58928767467855,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58928767500623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58928767533391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58928767566159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58928767598927,"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":58928767631695,"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":58928767664463,"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":58928767697231,"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":58928767729999,"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":58928767762767,"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":58928767795535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Benzaiten-from-the-series-The-Seven-Gods-of-Good-Luck-in-the-Floating-World_Poster_CompositorV1_1790701199208.jpg?v=1790702456","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/benzaiten-from-the-series-the-seven-gods-of-good-luck-in-the-floating-world-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}