{"product_id":"two-birds-totoya-hokkei","title":"Two Birds - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock surimono print by Totoya Hokkei, featuring two birds rendered with fine lines and a muted, naturalistic colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei belongs to the genre of kacho-ga, or bird-and-flower pictures. Hokkei was a prominent pupil of Katsushika Hokusai, and his work often appeared in the form of surimono. These were privately commissioned prints, typically produced for poetry circles or special occasions, and they are noted for their high production quality, often incorporating metallic pigments or embossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two birds rendered with careful attention to plumage and posture. The upper bird is depicted in a more vertical orientation, while the lower bird is angled downwards, creating a sense of movement within the frame. The artist employs a delicate line quality to define the feathers and the texture of the birds, while the colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft greys, muted browns, and subtle touches of red on the feet and neck. The background is left largely empty, allowing the subjects to occupy the space without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints frequently integrated calligraphy directly into the image. In this piece, the text flows around the birds, balancing the visual weight of the figures. The paper texture is visible, suggesting the use of high-quality washi, which was standard for this type of private commission. The red seals in the corners provide a visual anchor, identifying the artist and the specific poetry group or publisher associated with the print. This work reflects the technical precision of the Edo period, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer resulted in refined, small-scale works intended for close inspection by connoisseurs.\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\/books-of-flowers-and-a-writing-brush-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;\"\u003eBooks of Flowers and a Writing Brush - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai — Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\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":58729251668303,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729257894223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729257926991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729257959759,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729257992527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729258025295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729258058063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729258090831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729258123599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729258156367,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729258189135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729258221903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Birds_Poster_CompositorV1_1788983894283.jpg?v=1788984283","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/two-birds-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}