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Kogo no Tsubone and Minamoto no Nakakuni - Suzuki Harunobu
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£37.00 GBP
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Descripción
A classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicting a scene from the Heike Monogatari, featuring Kogo no Tsubone and Minamoto no Nakakuni.
This woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts a scene from the Heike Monogatari, a classic of Japanese literature. The composition features Kogo no Tsubone, a court lady, playing the koto inside a pavilion, while the warrior Minamoto no Nakakuni approaches on horseback, accompanied by an attendant. The narrative centres on Nakakuni searching for Kogo under the orders of the Emperor, guided by the sound of her music on a moonlit night.
Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single image. This work demonstrates his mastery of the medium, employing a delicate palette of soft yellows, muted greens, and earthy browns. The figures are rendered with slender, graceful proportions, a hallmark of Harunobu's style. The architectural elements, such as the thatched roof and the wooden fence, provide a sense of spatial depth while maintaining the flat, decorative quality typical of the period.
The inclusion of calligraphy within the image integrates text and visual art, a common practice in ukiyo-e prints. The moon, depicted as a simple circle in the upper right, provides a subtle atmospheric touch, suggesting the nocturnal setting of the tale. The print captures a moment of quiet tension, as the musical performance serves as the catalyst for the encounter between the two figures. Through his precise line work and balanced composition, Harunobu conveys the poetic nature of the original literary source, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the Edo period. This print remains a fine example of the technical and artistic innovations that defined the mid-18th century Japanese print tradition.
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Impresión giclée de calidad de museo sobre papel mate de archivo con certificación FSC, con opciones de lienzo y enmarcado.
- Tamaños de papel: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 y B2 (50×70 cm)
- Lienzo: XS (20×30 cm) a grande (60×90 cm)
- Marcos: negro, madera natural, madera oscura o blanco
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Kogo no Tsubone and Minamoto no Nakakuni - Suzuki Harunobu
Precio habitual
Desde £37.00 GBP
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Desde £37.00 GBP
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Fine Art Poster / Small Square (30x30 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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