{"title":"Kajita Hanko","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"white-chrysanthemums-kiku-no-kaori-kajita-hanko","title":"White Chrysanthemums (Kiku no Kaori) - Kajita Hanko","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Kajita Hanko depicting a woman in a moment of quiet contemplation with chrysanthemums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKajita Hanko, a painter and printmaker active during the Meiji period, produced this work in the bijin-ga style, which focuses on the depiction of beautiful women. The composition features a woman in a quiet, contemplative moment, holding a single white chrysanthemum to her nose. Her posture is relaxed, suggesting a scene of domestic leisure or seasonal appreciation. The background is filled with a cluster of yellow chrysanthemums, which provide a soft, decorative contrast to the muted tones of her kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision associated with Japanese woodblock printing of the early twentieth century. The lines defining the woman's features and the folds of her garment are fine and controlled, reflecting the artist's training in traditional Nihonga painting techniques. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft yellows, greys, and earthy browns to create a sense of calm. The use of negative space around the figure allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the subject and the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to the broader tradition of Japanese printmaking that sought to maintain classical aesthetic values while incorporating subtle shifts in perspective and shading. Hanko was known for his ability to capture transient expressions and atmospheric qualities, a skill evident in the gentle tilt of the woman's head and the soft rendering of the floral background. The print serves as a representative example of the transition between traditional ukiyo-e and the emerging shin-hanga movement, which aimed to revitalise the medium through collaboration between artists, carvers, and printers. The focus here remains on the quiet beauty of the subject, presented without unnecessary ornamentation or dramatic narrative, allowing the viewer to appreciate the balance of form and colour.\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=\"\/es\/products\/the-courtesan-tsukioka-of-hyogoya-ichirakutei-eisui\" 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;\"\u003eThe Courtesan Tsukioka of Hyōgoya - Ichirakutei Eisui by Eisui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/three-young-women-in-a-garden-where-nadeshiko-pinks-are-growing-kuwagata-keisai\" 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;\"\u003eThree Young Women in a Garden where Nadeshiko Pinks are Growing - Kuwagata Keisai by Kitao Masayoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/kajita-hanko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Kajita Hanko →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kajita Hanko","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086340555087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086342062415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086342095183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59086342127951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59086342160719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59086342193487,"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":59086342226255,"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":59086342259023,"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":59086342291791,"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":59086342324559,"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":59086342357327,"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":59086342390095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/White-Chrysanthemums-Kiku-no-Kaori-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791681685512.jpg?v=1791682096"},{"product_id":"untitled-woman-by-the-iris-pond-kajita-hanko","title":"Untitled (Woman by the Iris Pond) - Kajita Hanko","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Kajita Hanko depicting a woman sculpting a bust in a quiet studio setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kajita Hanko captures a quiet moment of artistic creation. A woman, dressed in a simple white garment, sits in profile as she works on a sculptural bust. Her posture is focused, with her hands poised near the face of the clay or plaster figure. The bust itself is rendered in muted, earthy tones, contrasting with the soft, clean lines of the artist's figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the artist, a vase filled with yellow flowers adds a touch of colour to the composition. The background is sparse, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the interaction between the sculptor and her subject. The print reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the early twentieth-century Japanese art scene, where traditional woodblock techniques met modern subject matter. Hanko, a painter and printmaker, was known for his ability to convey mood through subtle gestures and clean, deliberate lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work avoids excessive detail, opting instead for a balanced arrangement of forms. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft whites, muted greys, and the bright yellow of the flowers to guide the eye. The composition is structured around the diagonal created by the artist's arms and the bust, creating a sense of movement within the stillness of the studio. The print is an example of the period's interest in depicting daily life and the creative process, rendered with the precision characteristic of the Shin-hanga movement. 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