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Egrets in the Snow - Suzuki Harunobu
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A delicate woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, capturing two egrets in a serene, snow-covered winter setting.
This woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu captures a quiet winter scene, featuring two egrets amidst a snowy environment. Harunobu is recognised for his role in the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. His work often focuses on delicate figures and atmospheric conditions, moving away from the bolder, more graphic styles of his predecessors.
In this print, the artist employs a restrained palette to convey the stillness of a cold day. One egret stands perched atop a pole, while the other is depicted in flight near a willow tree. The snow is suggested through the use of negative space and subtle white embossing, a technique that adds texture to the paper surface. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the pole and the tree providing structure against the horizontal lines of the distant mountains and the water.
Harunobu’s approach to the subject is characterised by a sense of lyrical grace. The lines are fine and controlled, reflecting the precision required in the carving of the woodblocks. The print avoids excessive detail, choosing instead to focus on the essential forms of the birds and the wintry setting. This simplicity is a hallmark of his style, which often sought to evoke a specific mood or season through minimal visual information. The inclusion of the boat, partially covered in snow, adds a human element to the scene, suggesting a quiet moment of inactivity during the winter months. As a representative example of mid-eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking, this work demonstrates the technical sophistication achieved by artists and printers working in the Edo period.
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- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Egrets in the Snow - Suzuki Harunobu
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Ab £28.00 GBP
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Ab £28.00 GBP
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Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Suzuki Harunobu
Suzuki Harunobu did not start his career with the full palette of colours for which he is now known. His early work consisted of simple two-colour prints and mizu-e, or water pictures, which used coloured key blocks instead of black to create a pale appearance. His transition occurred in 1765 when he collaborated with private poetry clubs to produce egoyomi, which were pictorial calendars. These commissions allowed him to use the expensive pigments and heavy paper that defined nishiki-e, or brocade pictures.
Harunobu moved away from the stiff portraits of kabuki actors common in his era. He preferred to depict young women in their daily lives, often using an elevated viewpoint to look into private spaces. His series Zashiki hakkei, or Eight Parlour Views, provides a clear example of his method. He took classical Chinese themes and reimagined them as domestic scenes. A temple bell might become a chiming clock. A distant storm is represented by a woman drying herself after a bath.
Modern collectors value these prints for their quiet atmosphere and precise compositions. Harunobu avoided the aggressive energy of later ukiyo-e artists. He chose instead to focus on slender figures and soft colour harmonies. His work captures specific moments of leisure, such as playing cat's cradle or walking by the shore. These scenes offer a calm window into eighteenth-century Japan. They remain popular because they balance historical detail with a clean, graphic sensibility that suits contemporary interiors.
Harunobu moved away from the stiff portraits of kabuki actors common in his era. He preferred to depict young women in their daily lives, often using an elevated viewpoint to look into private spaces. His series Zashiki hakkei, or Eight Parlour Views, provides a clear example of his method. He took classical Chinese themes and reimagined them as domestic scenes. A temple bell might become a chiming clock. A distant storm is represented by a woman drying herself after a bath.
Modern collectors value these prints for their quiet atmosphere and precise compositions. Harunobu avoided the aggressive energy of later ukiyo-e artists. He chose instead to focus on slender figures and soft colour harmonies. His work captures specific moments of leisure, such as playing cat's cradle or walking by the shore. These scenes offer a calm window into eighteenth-century Japan. They remain popular because they balance historical detail with a clean, graphic sensibility that suits contemporary interiors.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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