{"title":"Kusumi Morikage","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"landscape-hanging-scroll-kusumi-morikage","title":"Landscape (Hanging Scroll) - Kusumi Morikage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene ink wash painting by Kusumi Morikage, featuring towering cliffs and a lone boat emerging from the mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll by Kusumi Morikage demonstrates the artist's mastery of ink wash techniques during the Edo period. Morikage, a student of the Kano school, eventually moved away from the rigid conventions of his training to develop a more personal, atmospheric style. This work features towering, jagged rock formations that emerge from a sea of mist, a common motif in East Asian ink painting that suggests the vastness of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the contrast between the solid, detailed foreground and the ethereal, distant peaks. A small boat sails on the calm water, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the expansive environment. The artist uses varying densities of ink to create depth, with the foreground rocks rendered in darker, more defined strokes, while the distant mountains fade into the pale background. The inclusion of small structures perched upon the cliffs adds a narrative element, hinting at the presence of recluses or travellers in this remote setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorikage is known for his ability to capture a sense of quietude. His brushwork is deliberate and controlled, reflecting the influence of Chinese literati painting traditions that were gaining traction in Japan at the time. The silk support allows for subtle gradations of tone, which the artist exploits to create the soft, hazy atmosphere surrounding the cliffs. This piece is a representative example of the artist's later work, where he prioritised mood and spatial suggestion over the decorative formality often associated with the Kano school. The work remains a study in balance, using negative space to define the boundaries of the scene.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rainstorm-over-a-river-village-tanomura-chikuden\" 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;\"\u003eRainstorm over a River Village - Tanomura Chikuden — Tanomura Chikuden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kusumi Morikage","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795651072335,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795669651791,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795669684559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795669717327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795669750095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795669782863,"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":58795669815631,"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":58795669848399,"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":58795669881167,"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":58795669913935,"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":58795669946703,"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":58795669979471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-Hanging-Scroll-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789557989321.jpg?v=1789558508"},{"product_id":"view-of-west-lake-kusumi-morikage","title":"View of West Lake - Kusumi Morikage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA six-panel folding screen by Kusumi Morikage, depicting the serene West Lake through delicate ink-wash techniques and atmospheric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis six-panel folding screen depicts the celebrated West Lake, a subject with deep roots in East Asian poetic and artistic traditions. Kusumi Morikage, a student of the Kano school who later developed an independent style, employs a restrained ink-wash technique to capture the atmospheric conditions of the site. The composition relies on the interplay between solid forms and empty space, a hallmark of the period's aesthetic preference for suggestion over explicit detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene features architectural elements, including pavilions and arched bridges, nestled among weeping willows and craggy hills. Small boats traverse the water, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the expansive environment. The artist uses varying densities of ink to create depth, with distant mountains rendered in soft, blurred washes that recede into the background, while the foreground structures are defined by more precise, controlled brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorikage is known for his departure from the rigid formality of the Kano school, favouring a more personal and lyrical approach to his subjects. This work demonstrates his ability to balance technical precision with a sense of quiet observation. The screen format allows the viewer to engage with the scene as a continuous narrative, moving from the detailed foreground to the ethereal, mist-covered horizon. The use of monochrome ink focuses the viewer's attention on the structure of the composition and the subtle tonal shifts, rather than colour. It is a fine example of seventeenth-century Japanese ink painting, reflecting the period's interest in classical Chinese themes interpreted through a distinctively Japanese sensibility.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/landscapes-in-various-styles-after-old-masters-mei-qing\" 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;\"\u003eLandscapes in Various Styles after Old Masters - Mei Qing — Mei Qing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kusumi Morikage","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810018398543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810048053583,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810048086351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810048119119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810048151887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810048184655,"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":58810048217423,"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":58810048250191,"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":58810048282959,"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":58810048315727,"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":58810048348495,"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":58810048381263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-West-Lake_Poster_CompositorV1_1789675355186.jpg?v=1789695854"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/kusumi-morikage.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}