{"title":"Tosa School","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"collection-of-pictures-botanical-studies-tosa-school","title":"Collection of Pictures (Botanical Studies) - Tosa School","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock print from the Tosa school featuring botanical studies of various plants, rendered with precise calligraphic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print originates from the Tosa school, a lineage of Japanese painters known for their adherence to traditional Yamato-e styles. The Tosa school maintained a long association with the imperial court, often producing works that favoured refined line work and precise observation of natural subjects. This specific page displays a collection of botanical specimens, rendered with the characteristic clarity and economy of line associated with Japanese woodblock printing of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct panels, each presenting a variety of flora. The artist employs a calligraphic approach to the line work, defining the edges of leaves, fruits, and stems with a steady, controlled hand. The use of negative space is balanced, allowing the viewer to focus on the specific morphological details of each plant. Annotations in Japanese script accompany the illustrations, providing identification for the various species depicted. The paper shows signs of age, including light foxing and discolouration, which adds to the historical character of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more dramatic or narrative-driven works often associated with other schools of the era, this piece focuses on the objective recording of botanical forms. The Tosa school artists were trained to observe the natural world with a disciplined eye, and this print reflects that training. The lack of heavy shading or complex colour layering places the emphasis entirely on the form and structure of the plants. It is a clear example of the functional yet aesthetic nature of Japanese printed books from this period, which served as both educational resources and objects of visual appreciation. The work provides a glimpse into the intersection of scientific observation and artistic tradition in pre-modern Japan.\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\/apocynum-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eApocynum - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/plumeria-flore-roseo-odoratissimo-georg-dionysius-ehret\" 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;\"\u003ePlumeria flore roseo odoratissimo - Georg Dionysius Ehret — Georg Dionysius Ehret\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tosa School","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032333812047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032586977615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032587010383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59032587043151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59032587075919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59032587108687,"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":59032587141455,"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":59032587174223,"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":59032587206991,"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":59032587239759,"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":59032587272527,"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":59032587305295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Collection-of-Pictures-Botanical-Studies-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791344729345.jpg?v=1791346236"},{"product_id":"scenes-from-tales-of-ise-ise-monogatari-tosa-school","title":"Scenes from Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari) - Tosa School","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese painting from the Tosa school depicting a narrative scene from the Tales of Ise, featuring courtly figures and deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to the Tosa school, a lineage of painters associated with the Japanese imperial court. The Tosa style is defined by its adherence to Yamato-e traditions, which focus on Japanese subjects rather than Chinese themes. This painting depicts a scene from the Tales of Ise, a tenth-century collection of waka poetry and associated narratives. The composition employs the fukinuki-yatai technique, or blown-off roof, which allows the viewer to observe the interior activities of the court figures from an elevated perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with fine, precise lines, characteristic of the school's attention to detail in courtly attire. The women wear multi-layered silk robes, known as junihitoe, which are depicted with decorative patterns and muted colour palettes. The inclusion of deer in the foreground provides a connection to the natural world, a common motif in classical Japanese literature and art. The use of gold leaf at the top and bottom edges of the composition creates a sense of luxury and frames the narrative space, separating the earthly scene from the decorative background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch paintings were often produced as handscrolls or album leaves, intended for close inspection. The Tosa school maintained these stylistic conventions for centuries, ensuring a consistent aesthetic that prioritised clarity and narrative flow. The balance between the architectural elements, the human figures, and the natural environment reflects the refined sensibilities of the period. This print captures the delicate brushwork and the subtle interplay of colour that define the Tosa school's contribution to Japanese art history.\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\/portrait-of-sugawara-no-michizane-kitano-tenjin-unknown-artist\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Sugawara no Michizane (Kitano Tenjin) - Unknown Artist — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/emperor-enyu-s-outing-to-funaokayama-on-the-first-day-of-the-rat-in-the-new-year-reizei-tamechika\" 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;\"\u003eEmperor Enyū’s Outing to Funaokayama on the First Day of the Rat in the New Year - Reizei Tamechika — Reizei Tamechika\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tosa School","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052051136847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052215796047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052215828815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052215861583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052215894351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052215927119,"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":59052215959887,"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":59052215992655,"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":59052216025423,"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":59052216058191,"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":59052216090959,"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":59052216123727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scenes-from-Tales-of-Ise-Ise-monogatari-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791426413630.jpg?v=1791430646"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/tosa-school.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}