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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
The Young Horseman - Suzuki Harunobu
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£28.00 GBP
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£28.00 GBP
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Beschreibung
A refined woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting a young horseman and his companion under an umbrella, rendered in the delicate nishiki-e style.
Suzuki Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single woodblock composition. This print depicts a young man mounted on a white horse, accompanied by a woman who holds a large umbrella over him. The figures are rendered with the slender, ethereal proportions characteristic of Harunobu's mature style. Their expressions are calm, and their postures suggest a quiet, controlled movement across the pictorial space.
The composition relies on a balanced arrangement of forms against a neutral background. The artist uses a refined palette of soft greens, muted pinks, and warm ochre tones. The lines are precise and delicate, defining the folds of the kimono and the gentle features of the subjects. The umbrella provides a strong geometric element that frames the upper portion of the scene, while the horse is depicted with simplified, elegant contours.
Harunobu's work often focused on the daily lives of urban dwellers in Edo, frequently drawing inspiration from classical literature and contemporary theatre. This print captures a moment of refined leisure, typical of the subjects favoured by the artist during the mid-18th century. The technical mastery of the woodblock printing process is evident in the registration of the colours and the subtle gradations achieved within the printed areas. As a representative example of the nishiki-e style, this work demonstrates the shift towards greater chromatic complexity in Japanese printmaking during the period. The print remains a clear example of the aesthetic values prevalent in the ukiyo-e tradition, prioritising grace and stylistic harmony over realistic depiction.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
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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The Young Horseman - 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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