{"product_id":"history-of-kamakura-kubo-shunman","title":"History of Kamakura - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, featuring a patterned box and delicate ribbons, characteristic of the sophisticated Edo-period literary aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned works often exchanged among poets and artists. Shunman was a central figure in the development of these refined prints, known for his subtle use of colour and technical precision. The composition features a decorative box adorned with a delicate fern-like pattern, accompanied by a dark, studded accessory, likely a comb or a small personal item, tied with soft pink ribbons. The arrangement is sparse, allowing the negative space of the paper to frame the objects with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of calligraphic text above the objects suggests a connection to the literary circles of the Edo period. Surimono prints frequently combined poetry with imagery, where the visual elements served as a subtle accompaniment to the verses. The muted palette, dominated by earthy browns and soft pinks, reflects the aesthetic preferences of the time, favouring understated elegance over bold saturation. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship involved in the production of these limited-edition works, from the registration of the woodblocks to the application of pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunman, who was also a noted poet, brought a distinct sensibility to his visual work. His prints often display a quiet, contemplative quality, focusing on the beauty of everyday objects rather than the dramatic scenes common in commercial ukiyo-e. This particular piece captures a moment of stillness, inviting the viewer to observe the texture of the patterned box and the fluid lines of the ribbons. It is a representative example of the sophisticated artistic culture that flourished in late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Japan, where the boundaries between literature and visual art were fluid.\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":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721100759375,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721254736207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721254768975,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721254801743,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721254834511,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721254867279,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721254900047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721254932815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721254965583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721254998351,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721255031119,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721255063887,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/History-of-Kamakura_Poster_CompositorV1_1788942299408.jpg?v=1788942605","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/history-of-kamakura-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}