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The piece features a poem by the Heian-period poet Onakatomi Yoshinobu, written in a fluid, cursive script that occupies the space alongside the painted hollyhocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual composition relies on the interplay between the ink-wash application of the flowers and the rhythmic flow of the kana characters. The hollyhocks are rendered with a soft, atmospheric quality, using muted tones that allow the text to maintain its authority on the page. This practice of combining classical poetry with decorative underpainting was a common pursuit among the literati of the time, who sought to evoke the aesthetic sensibilities of the Heian court. The paper itself, often decorated with gold or silver flecks in such works, provides a tactile background that complements the ink work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShōkadō Shōjō is noted for his ability to balance the structural requirements of calligraphy with the more gestural demands of ink painting. In this instance, the hollyhocks do not merely serve as a frame for the poem; they interact with the text, creating a unified visual experience. The work reflects the cultural values of the seventeenth-century Japanese elite, who placed high importance on the integration of literary and visual arts. This print captures the subtle gradations of the original ink and the delicate balance of the composition, offering a view into the refined artistic traditions of the period.\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\/morning-glory-from-the-series-the-tale-of-genji-in-elegant-modern-dress-chobunsai-eishi\" 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;\"\u003eMorning Glory (from the series The Tale of Genji in Elegant Modern Dress) - Chōbunsai Eishi — Hosoda Eishi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/battle-of-the-chickens-and-rats-keiso-emaki-asai-ryoi\" 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;\"\u003eBattle of the Chickens and Rats (Keisō emaki) - Asai Ryōi — Asai Ryōi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shōkadō Shōjō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759857701199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759864877391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759864910159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58759864942927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58759864975695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58759865008463,"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":58759865041231,"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":58759865073999,"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":58759865106767,"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":58759865139535,"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":58759865172303,"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":58759865205071,"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-Onakatomi-Yoshinobu-with-Underpainting-of-Hollyhocks_Poster_CompositorV1_1789241142128.jpg?v=1789241747","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/poem-by-onakatomi-yoshinobu-with-underpainting-of-hollyhocks-shokado-shojo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}