{"product_id":"goat-beneath-a-plum-tree-totoya-hokkei","title":"Goat beneath a plum tree - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Japanese woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, featuring a goat standing beneath a flowering plum tree in the traditional surimono style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei is a fine example of surimono, a genre of privately commissioned, limited-edition prints often exchanged among poets and artists in Edo-period Japan. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, adopted his teacher's attention to detail while developing a distinct, refined aesthetic. The composition features a goat standing in profile, its form rendered with delicate, flowing lines that capture the texture of its coat. The animal is positioned beneath the gnarled, textured branches of a plum tree, which is depicted with subtle colour gradients and fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print incorporates calligraphic text, a common feature of surimono, which often includes kyoka (witty verse). The soft, warm tones of the background suggest a gentle atmosphere, contrasting with the darker, more textured ink used for the tree trunk. The use of negative space is deliberate, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the animal and the botanical element. Hokkei's work is characterised by this balance of natural observation and decorative sensibility. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship involved in the production of surimono, from the carving of the woodblocks to the application of pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a student of the Ukiyo-e tradition, Hokkei excelled in these smaller, more intimate formats. This piece reflects the cultural practices of the time, where art was integrated into social exchanges. The goat, often associated with auspicious symbolism in East Asian art, is rendered with a sense of quiet dignity. The print remains a representative example of the technical skill and poetic sensibility found in early 19th-century Japanese printmaking.\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\/candles-of-aizu-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;\"\u003eCandles of Aizu - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/halibuts-and-a-bow-with-arrow-hanging-on-a-plum-tree-ryuryukyo-shinsai\" 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;\"\u003eHalibuts and a Bow with Arrow Hanging on a Plum Tree by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461987172687,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462001623375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462001656143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462001688911,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462001721679,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462001754447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462001787215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462001819983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462001852751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462001885519,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462001918287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462001951055,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Goat-beneath-a-plum-tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113160101.jpg?v=1794357845","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/goat-beneath-a-plum-tree-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}