{"product_id":"poem-by-kisen-hoshi-from-the-series-six-famous-poets-rokkasen-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Poem by Kisen Hoshi, from the series Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen) - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu featuring the monk Kisen Hoshi, combining poetic text with a serene coastal scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu belongs to the series Six Famous Poets, or Rokkasen. The composition features a dual-layered narrative structure typical of the period. In the upper section, a small, inset rectangular frame depicts the monk Kisen Hoshi, accompanied by his poetic contribution. This technique integrates the literary source directly into the visual field, a common practice in Edo-period printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion of the print presents a serene coastal scene. A figure stands within a thatched-roof structure, looking out over a body of water toward distant hills. The architectural elements, including the wooden veranda and the simple roof, provide a sense of quiet isolation. Harunobu uses a restrained palette, relying on soft greys, muted greens, and subtle touches of red to define the forms. The lines are delicate, reflecting the artist's mastery of the nishiki-e, or brocade print, technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu was instrumental in the development of multi-coloured printing in Japan. His work often focuses on lyrical subjects, blending human figures with their surroundings in a way that feels both composed and atmospheric. The inclusion of the poem serves as a thematic anchor, connecting the visual representation of the monk to his written words. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to balance text and image, creating a harmonious page that functions as both a literary reference and a decorative object. The use of negative space around the central elements allows the viewer to focus on the specific details of the monk's retreat and the surrounding water, creating a sense of calm that is characteristic of Harunobu's output during this era.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/frolicking-figures-and-animals-kawanabe-kyosai\" 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;\"\u003eFrolicking Figures and Animals - Kawanabe Kyōsai — Kawanabe Kyōsai\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":58925731512655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58926319370575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58926319403343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58926319436111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58926319468879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58926319501647,"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":58926319534415,"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":58926319567183,"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":58926319599951,"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":58926319632719,"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":58926319665487,"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":58926319698255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poem-by-Kisen-Hoshi-from-the-series-Six-Famous-Poets-Rokkasen-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790698679906.jpg?v=1790699194","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/poem-by-kisen-hoshi-from-the-series-six-famous-poets-rokkasen-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}