{"title":"Totoya Hokkei","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"seated-man-with-a-fan-totoya-hokkei","title":"Uomo seduto con ventaglio - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna stampa xilografica minimalista di Totoya Hokkei che raffigura una figura seduta parzialmente oscurata da un ventaglio pieghevole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta stampa xilografica di Totoya Hokkei cattura una figura in un momento di quieto occultamento. Il soggetto siede in una postura tradizionale, tenendo un ventaglio pieghevole davanti al viso. Hokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, dimostra una maestria nell'economia in questa composizione. Le linee sono deliberate e fluide, definendo la forma della figura seduta e le pieghe dell'abito con il minimo di informazioni visive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa stampa appartiene alla tradizione Ukiyo-e, che si concentrava spesso sulla natura fugace della vita quotidiana e del teatro. Oscurando il volto del soggetto, l'artista dirige l'attenzione dell'osservatore verso la postura e il gesto della mano. Il ventaglio funge da barriera, creando un senso di anonimato o forse una giocosa interazione con l'osservatore. La composizione è contenuta entro un confine circolare, un formato comune per i surimono o le stampe decorative destinate alla circolazione privata tra circoli poetici e appassionati d'arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei era noto per il suo lavoro nel genere surimono, che consentiva una sperimentazione tecnica e una stampa di alta qualità. Quest'opera riflette i valori estetici del periodo Edo, in cui la semplicità e la suggestione erano privilegiate rispetto alla rappresentazione letterale. La mancanza di dettagli sullo sfondo assicura che l'attenzione rimanga interamente sulla figura seduta. La tavolozza monocromatica enfatizza la qualità calligrafica delle linee d'inchiostro, mettendo in mostra la precisione del processo di intaglio del legno. Questa stampa funge da esempio dello stile raffinato e sobrio che ha definito il contributo di Hokkei alla stampa giapponese all'inizio del XIX secolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero piacerti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Scena mattutina - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eGalleggiante con lanterne - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485479997775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485486321999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485486354767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485486387535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485486420303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485486453071,"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":58485486485839,"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":58485486518607,"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":58485486551375,"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":58485486584143,"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":58485486616911,"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":58485486649679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Seated-Man-with-a-Fan_Poster_CompositorV1_1786363688076.jpg?v=1786840795"},{"product_id":"sumida-river-totoya-hokkei","title":"Fiume Sumida - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata xilografia di Totoya Hokkei che cattura una scena tranquilla lungo il fiume Sumida, con viandanti e la vista di montagne in lontananza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta xilografia di Totoya Hokkei ritrae una vista serena lungo il fiume Sumida, un soggetto esplorato frequentemente dagli artisti del periodo Edo. Hokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, dimostra la sua maestria nello stile surimono, caratterizzato da carta di alta qualità e raffinate tecniche di stampa. La composizione bilancia l'attività in primo piano dei viandanti a cavallo con le acque calme e distese del fiume. In lontananza, la sagoma di una montagna conferisce un senso di proporzione e profondità atmosferica, resa con sottili sfumature di colore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL'inclusione della calligrafia nella sezione superiore della stampa integra il testo con gli elementi visivi, una caratteristica comune nelle stampe giapponesi di quest'epoca. La tavolozza rimane sobria, affidandosi a blu tenui, tonalità terrose e verdi spenti per trasmettere l'atmosfera quieta della riva del fiume. I dettagli architettonici delle piccole abitazioni e la dolce curva della linea costiera guidano l'occhio dell'osservatore attraverso la scena. Hokkei impiega una linea delicata, in particolare nella resa delle figure e del villaggio in lontananza, che contribuisce al senso complessivo di equilibrio e armonia all'interno della cornice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome esponente della tradizione Ukiyo-e, Hokkei cattura un momento di vita quotidiana che appare sia specifico che senza tempo. La stampa evita un'ornamentazione eccessiva, concentrandosi invece sull'interazione tra l'ambiente naturale e la presenza umana. L'opera riflette la precisione tecnica della stampa giapponese del XIX secolo, in cui la collaborazione tra artista, intagliatore e stampatore portava a risultati di eccezionale chiarezza. Questo pezzo offre uno sguardo sulla sensibilità estetica dell'epoca, in cui l'osservazione della natura e la rappresentazione del viaggio erano temi centrali nella cultura visiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbe interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/view-of-mitsumata-in-the-eastern-capital-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eVeduta di Mitsumata nella Capitale Orientale di Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/komokata-hall-and-azuma-bridge-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;\"\u003eIl padiglione Komokata e il ponte Azuma di Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAltro di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485498642767,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485504770383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485504803151,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485504835919,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485504868687,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485504901455,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485504934223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485504966991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485504999759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485505032527,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485505065295,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485505098063,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sumida-River_Poster_CompositorV1_1786364046831.jpg?v=1786841379"},{"product_id":"wine-cup-and-fan-totoya-hokkei","title":"Coppa di vino e ventaglio - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata xilografia giapponese surimono di Totoya Hokkei, caratterizzata da una disposizione minimalista di una coppa da vino e un ventaglio pieghevole con poesia di accompagnamento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta stampa è un ottimo esempio di surimono, un genere di xilografie commissionate privatamente, popolare in Giappone durante il periodo Edo. A differenza delle stampe commerciali prodotte per il mercato di massa, i surimono venivano creati per ristrette cerchie di poeti e intenditori, spesso per commemorare occasioni speciali o per accompagnare gare di poesia. Totoya Hokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, era un maestro di questo raffinato formato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione presenta una semplice disposizione di una coppa da vino e un ventaglio pieghevole, resa con un'attenzione particolare allo spazio vuoto e all'equilibrio. La coppa da vino, rifinita in un rosso tenue, reca un'iscrizione calligrafica, mentre il ventaglio è raffigurato con linee delicate e pulite che ne suggeriscono la consistenza e la forma. L'inclusione di caratteri giapponesi nella parte superiore della stampa integra gli elementi visivi con il contenuto letterario, una pratica comune nei surimono in cui immagine e testo funzionano come un'esperienza estetica unificata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa tecnica di stampa impiegata qui dimostra l'alto livello di artigianato associato al periodo. Sottili gradazioni di colore e la precisa applicazione dell'inchiostro riflettono lo sforzo collaborativo tra l'artista, l'incisore e lo stampatore. La qualità della carta e la tavolozza sobria contribuiscono al senso generale di eleganza discreta. Quest'opera cattura la natura effimera degli oggetti raffigurati, invitando lo spettatore ad apprezzare la bellezza che si trova negli oggetti di uso quotidiano. Concentrandosi su questi motivi specifici, Hokkei dimostra la sua capacità di elevare soggetti comuni attraverso un'attenta composizione e abilità tecnica. La stampa rimane un pezzo rappresentativo della vita culturale dei letterati nel Giappone del XIX secolo, dove l'arte e la poesia erano profondamente intrecciate nel tessuto sociale dell'epoca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/vase-and-kitchen-knife-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eVaso e coltello da cucina - Totoya Hokkei di Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/teacup-and-tea-heater-ryugetsusai-shinko\" 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;\"\u003eTazza da tè e scaldavivande di Ryūgetsusai Shinkō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eStampe di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485581873487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485596913999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485596946767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485596979535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485597012303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485597045071,"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":58485597077839,"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":58485597110607,"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":58485597143375,"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":58485597176143,"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":58485597208911,"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":58485597241679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wine-Cup-and-Fan_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365967487.jpg?v=1786843015"},{"product_id":"history-of-kamakura-enoshima-island-totoya-hokkei","title":"Storia di Kamakura: Isola di Enoshima - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata xilografia di Totoya Hokkei che ritrae il paesaggio costiero dell'isola di Enoshima, con il Monte Fuji sullo sfondo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta xilografia di Totoya Hokkei raffigura il paesaggio costiero dell'isola di Enoshima, un luogo di importanza storica e religiosa vicino a Kamakura. In quanto allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, Hokkei adottò un approccio raffinato al formato surimono, solitamente commissionato per una circolazione privata tra circoli poetici. La composizione bilancia l'aspra parete rocciosa sulla destra con l'ampio e calmo orizzonte dominato dalla sagoma lontana del Monte Fuji. La tavolozza dei colori è sobria e si affida a sfumature tenui nel cielo e a toni terra smorzati per definire la costa rocciosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn primo piano, alcune piccole figure sono riunite su stuoie rosse, suggerendo un momento di svago o un incontro sociale immersi nella natura. L'inclusione di testo calligrafico nella parte superiore della stampa è caratteristica della tradizione dei surimono, in cui arte visiva e letteratura operano di pari passo. Le linee sono precise e delicate, riflettendo l'alto livello di maestria richiesto per tali commissioni private. La prospettiva è appiattita e privilegia la disposizione decorativa degli elementi rispetto a un rigido realismo spaziale. Questa stampa offre uno sguardo alle preferenze estetiche del periodo Edo, in cui l'apprezzamento dei luoghi celebri, o meisho, era un tema comune sia nella poesia che nelle arti visive. L'opera dimostra l'abilità tecnica degli intagliatori e degli stampatori che collaborarono con Hokkei per produrre queste stampe di alta qualità. Concentrandosi sull'interazione tra la presenza umana e la scala imponente della geografia costiera, l'artista cattura un'atmosfera quieta e contemplativa. La stampa rimane un pregevole esempio della produzione sofisticata della scuola Ukiyo-e durante l'inizio del XIX secolo, mettendo in mostra la precisione tecnica e l'attenzione tematica dell'epoca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbe interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Scena mattutina - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eLanterna galleggiante - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485661270351,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485675229519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485675262287,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485675295055,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485675327823,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485675360591,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485675393359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485675426127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485675458895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485675491663,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485675524431,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485675557199,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/History-of-Kamakura_-Enoshima-Island_Poster_CompositorV1_1786367167542.jpg?v=1786843942"},{"product_id":"letter-box-and-toothpick-holders-totoya-hokkei","title":"Porta-lettere e porta-stuzzicadenti - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata stampa xilografica surimono di Totoya Hokkei, che ritrae un porta lettere decorativo e dei portastuzzicadenti accompagnati da calligrafia giapponese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta xilografia di Totoya Hokkei è un eccellente esempio di surimono, un genere di stampe commissionate privatamente e spesso scambiate tra poeti e intenditori nel Giappone del periodo Edo. A differenza delle stampe commerciali prodotte per il mercato di massa, i surimono erano realizzati con carta di alta qualità e tecniche di stampa sofisticate, come l'uso di pigmenti metallici e la goffratura, per riflettere i gusti raffinati dei loro mecenati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione raffigura un porta lettere laccato, decorato con un motivo ripetuto di crisantemi, accanto a una collezione di portastuzzicadenti. Gli oggetti sono disposti con un senso di tranquilla domesticità, suggerendo un momento di pausa in una casa colta. Hokkei, allievo di Hokusai, dimostra la sua padronanza del mezzo attraverso la resa precisa delle texture, dal cordoncino intrecciato della scatola ai delicati motivi sugli oggetti di carta. L'inclusione di testo calligrafico, che integra la poesia con il soggetto visivo, è caratteristica del formato surimono, in cui l'immagine e la parola scritta operano come un'esperienza estetica unificata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa tavolozza dei colori è sobria e si affida a blu tenui, rosa delicati e sottili accenti metallici per creare un senso di armonia. La stampa evita l'azione drammatica spesso associata ad altre opere Ukiyo-e, optando invece per un focus contemplativo su oggetti quotidiani. Elevando questi elementi funzionali attraverso un'attenta osservazione e abilità tecnica, Hokkei invita l'osservatore ad apprezzare la bellezza che si cela nel quotidiano. Questa stampa funge da testimonianza dei circoli sociali e artistici dell'epoca, in cui lo scambio di tali opere fungeva da valuta sociale tra i letterati. Le linee pulite e la composizione equilibrata riflettono la capacità dell'artista di sintetizzare complesse informazioni visive in un insieme coerente e piacevole, mantenendo gli elevati standard di artigianalità previsti nella tradizione dei surimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/vase-and-kitchen-knife-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eVaso e coltello da cucina - Totoya Hokkei di Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/spinning-wheel-and-spools-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;\"\u003eArcolaio e rocchetti di Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAltro di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485692137807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485700165967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485700198735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485700231503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485700264271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485700297039,"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":58485700329807,"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":58485700362575,"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":58485700395343,"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":58485700428111,"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":58485700460879,"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":58485700493647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Letter-box-and-Toothpick-Holders_Poster_CompositorV1_1786367646601.jpg?v=1786844451"},{"product_id":"tray-with-noshi-paper-noshi-indicates-a-present-totoya-hokkei","title":"Vassoio con carta Noshi (Noshi indica un regalo) - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata stampa xilografica giapponese surimono di Totoya Hokkei, che ritrae un vassoio cerimoniale e carta noshi, riflettendo le tradizioni estetiche dei circoli poetici del periodo Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta stampa xilografica di Totoya Hokkei appartiene al genere dei surimono, una forma di stampa in edizione limitata commissionata privatamente, spesso scambiata tra i membri dei circoli poetici nel Giappone del periodo Edo. A differenza delle stampe commerciali prodotte per il mercato di massa, i surimono permettevano agli artisti di sperimentare tecniche raffinate, tra cui pigmenti metallici, goffratura e carta di alta qualità.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione raffigura un vassoio laccato che contiene un noshi ripiegato, un tradizionale involucro cerimoniale per doni realizzato con strisce di abalone essiccato attaccate alla carta. Nella cultura giapponese, l'inclusione del noshi indica che l'oggetto è un regalo, spesso associato ad auguri o occasioni di festa. La presenza del noshi, unita ai versi calligrafici di accompagnamento, suggerisce che questa stampa fungesse da augurio stagionale o da pezzo commemorativo per un incontro di poesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, dimostra la sua abilità tecnica attraverso la resa sottile del vassoio laccato e le linee delicate e fluide della calligrafia. La stampa bilancia l'oggetto fisico con il contenuto letterario, riflettendo gli interessi intellettuali dell'artista e dei suoi mecenati. La tavolozza di colori tenui, punteggiata dalle tonalità delicate del noshi e dalla forma scura e circolare del vassoio, crea un senso di quieta formalità.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe stampe surimono offrono una finestra sui costumi sociali e sui valori estetici dei letterati dell'epoca Edo. Concentrandosi su oggetti quotidiani intrisi di significato simbolico, Hokkei eleva il banale a soggetto di contemplazione artistica. Questa stampa è un esempio della sofisticata interazione tra testo e immagine che definiva la tradizione surimono, in cui gli elementi visivi servono a completare i temi poetici presentati nello scritto di accompagnamento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/candles-of-aizu-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eCandles of Aizu - Totoya Hokkei di Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/two-boys-and-a-screen-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Boys and a Screen di Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAltro di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485712453967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485746630991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485746663759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485746696527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485746729295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485746762063,"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":58485746794831,"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":58485746827599,"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":58485746860367,"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":58485746893135,"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":58485746925903,"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":58485746958671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tray-with-Noshi-Paper-Noshi-Indicates-a-Present-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368247357.jpg?v=1786844799"},{"product_id":"a-romantic-scene-totoya-hokkei","title":"Una scena romantica - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata xilografia di Totoya Hokkei, che ritrae due figure in cammino su un passo di montagna, caratteristica della tradizione surimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotoya Hokkei fu un illustre allievo di Katsushika Hokusai e questa xilografia riflette la precisione tecnica e l'influenza stilistica del suo mentore. La composizione presenta due figure che attraversano uno stretto sentiero rialzato che taglia un ripido passo montano. L'artista utilizza una tavolozza di colori limitata, basandosi su blu profondi e verdi tenui per definire il terreno accidentato, mentre la carta pallida, lasciata intonsa, suggerisce una vetta montana lontana e velata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa stampa è un surimono, un genere di xilografie commissionate privatamente e spesso realizzate per circoli poetici. Queste opere venivano tipicamente stampate su carta di alta qualità con tecniche speciali come la goffratura o l'uso di pigmenti metallici. L'inclusione della calligrafia nella sezione superiore indica che l'immagine era pensata per accompagnare una poesia, collegando l'esperienza visiva ai temi letterari del periodo. Le figure sono rese con dettagli minimi; le loro forme servono da riferimento dimensionale rispetto all'imponente contesto geologico della scena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei era noto per la sua versatilità, operando in vari formati, tra cui illustrazioni di libri e surimono. Il suo approccio alla composizione privilegiava spesso l'equilibrio e la chiarezza, come si osserva qui nel modo in cui il sentiero guida l'occhio dal primo piano verso le profondità della catena montuosa. L'uso di blocchi di colore audaci e piatti è caratteristico del periodo e conferisce una qualità grafica che contrasta con le linee delicate delle figure e il testo calligrafico. Questa stampa offre uno sguardo sui valori estetici del Giappone dell'inizio del XIX secolo, dove la natura e l'attività umana erano frequentemente raffigurate in uno stato di quieta contemplazione. L'opera rimane un pregevole esempio della natura collaborativa della produzione di stampe, in cui artista, incisore e stampatore lavoravano all'unisono per ottenere un prodotto finale raffinato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Scena mattutina - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eLanterna galleggiante - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485741945167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485750595919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485750628687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485750661455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485750694223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485750726991,"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":58485750759759,"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":58485750792527,"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":58485750825295,"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":58485750858063,"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":58485750890831,"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":58485750923599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Romantic-Scene_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368497632.jpg?v=1786845414"},{"product_id":"courtesan-by-a-lantern-totoya-hokkei","title":"Cortigiana accanto a una lanterna - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata stampa xilografica surimono di Totoya Hokkei, che ritrae una cortigiana accanto a una lanterna come allegoria dell'elemento fuoco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta xilografia di Totoya Hokkei appartiene a una serie commissionata dal gruppo poetico Bunsai, incentrata sui cinque elementi. Questo specifico esemplare rappresenta l'elemento fuoco. Hokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, era noto per la sua maestria nei surimono, stampe pubblicate privatamente e spesso scambiate all'interno di circoli poetici. Tali opere consentivano una sperimentazione tecnica, come l'uso di pigmenti metallici e la goffratura, visibili nelle raffinate texture di questa stampa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione presenta una cortigiana in piedi accanto a una lanterna alta e illuminata. Il contrasto tra lo sfondo scuro e la luce emanata dalla lanterna crea un senso di atmosfera notturna. La cortigiana indossa un elaborato kimono con un complesso motivo geometrico ripetuto, che dimostra l'elevato livello di dettaglio richiesto nella produzione dei surimono. La sua postura è leggermente inclinata, dirigendo lo sguardo dell'osservatore verso la lanterna e lo spazio circostante. L'inclusione della calligrafia giapponese nell'angolo in alto a sinistra fornisce il contesto per il coinvolgimento del gruppo poetico, collegando l'immaginario visivo ai temi letterari dell'epoca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTecnicamente, la stampa mostra la precisione della tradizione xilografica del periodo Edo. Le linee sono sottili e controllate, definendo le pieghe del tessuto e i lineamenti delicati del soggetto. La tavolozza dei colori è sobria e si affida a toni tenui per mantenere l'atmosfera della scena. Quest'opera funge da testimonianza delle preferenze estetiche del gruppo Bunsai, che prediligeva immagini sofisticate e allusive rispetto ai soggetti più commerciali tipici delle stampe ukiyo-e standard. La stampa rimane un chiaro esempio della natura collaborativa dell'arte incisoria giapponese, in cui artisti, poeti e intagliatori lavoravano a stretto contatto per produrre oggetti destinati a un pubblico colto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero piacerti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/courtesan-with-branch-of-plum-blossoms-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eCortigiana con ramo di fiori di prugno - Totoya Hokkei di Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/two-courtesans-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;\"\u003eDue cortigiane di Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAltro di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485772386639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485883961679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485883994447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485884027215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485884059983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485884092751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485884125519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485884158287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485884191055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485884223823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485884256591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485884289359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Courtesan-by-a-Lantern_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369328637.jpg?v=1786846273"},{"product_id":"jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei","title":"Jo e Uba di Takasago che osservano il sole nascente - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata stampa xilografica surimono di Totoya Hokkei, che ritrae la leggendaria coppia Jo e Uba come simboli di armonia coniugale e longevità.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta stampa surimono di Totoya Hokkei raffigura la leggendaria coppia Jo e Uba, personaggi tratti dal dramma Noh Takasago. Essi rappresentano l'ideale di un matrimonio lungo e armonioso. Jo, l'anziano, regge un rastrello, mentre Uba, sua moglie, si appoggia a un pino. Il pino è un simbolo tradizionale di longevità nella cultura giapponese, poiché rimane verde tutto l'anno. La coppia è mostrata mentre osserva il sole nascente, un motivo che rafforza i temi del rinnovamento e della vita eterna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotoya Hokkei è stato allievo di Katsushika Hokusai e la sua opera riflette la precisione tecnica e l'estetica raffinata comuni al genere surimono. I surimono erano stampe commissionate privatamente, spesso distribuite tra i membri di circoli poetici. Erano realizzati con materiali di alta qualità, inclusi pigmenti metallici e carta goffrata, per dimostrare la raffinatezza del committente. L'inclusione della calligrafia sulla stampa indica che fu probabilmente creata per un particolare incontro poetico o una celebrazione, dove l'immaginario visivo e i versi di accompagnamento erano intesi per essere apprezzati insieme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione bilancia le figure con gli elementi naturali del pino e del sole in lontananza. Le linee sono delicate, caratteristiche dello stile surimono, che privilegiava dettagli sottili rispetto alle qualità grafiche audaci presenti nelle stampe xilografiche commerciali dell'epoca. La tavolozza di colori tenui, dominata da soffici tonalità terrose e leggere velature, crea un'atmosfera contemplativa. Questa stampa funge da rappresentazione visiva di una nota narrazione culturale, catturando l'essenza della leggenda di Takasago attraverso una lente sobria ed elegante. L'opera rimane un eccellente esempio della natura collaborativa della cultura della stampa del periodo Edo, in cui artisti, poeti e committenti lavoravano di concerto per produrre opere d'arte su piccola scala e altamente personali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero piacerti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/seal-stone-and-seal-ink-with-peacock-feathers-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003ePietra per sigillo e inchiostro con piume di pavone - Totoya Hokkei di Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/hotei-opening-his-bag-which-is-full-of-small-boys-kita-busei\" 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;\"\u003eHotei apre la sua borsa piena di ragazzini di Kita Busei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eOpere di Totoya Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485954445647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485957329231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485957361999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485957394767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485957427535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485957460303,"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":58485957493071,"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":58485957525839,"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":58485957558607,"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":58485957591375,"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":58485957624143,"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":58485957656911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jo-and-Uba-of-Takasago-Looking-at-the-Rising-Sun_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370421512.jpg?v=1786846996"},{"product_id":"lacquer-inro-with-waterbirds-and-ox-shaped-netsuke-in-a-box-totoya-hokkei","title":"Inrō in lacca con uccelli acquatici e netsuke a forma di bue in scatola - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna raffinata xilografia di Totoya Hokkei raffigurante un inrō laccato tradizionale e un netsuke a forma di bue, proveniente dalla Collezione Pioggia di Primavera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta xilografia di Totoya Hokkei proviene dalla Collezione Pioggia di Primavera (Harusame shū), una serie di surimono commissionati da circoli poetici all'inizio del XIX secolo. I surimono erano stampe pubblicate privatamente, spesso distribuite tra i membri di circoli letterari per celebrare occasioni speciali o cambi di stagione. Sono caratterizzati dall'alta qualità produttiva, che impiega frequentemente tecniche come la goffratura, pigmenti metallici e carta pregiata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa composizione presenta una natura morta composta da accessori personali. Un inrō, un tradizionale contenitore giapponese a scomparti per piccoli oggetti, poggia all'interno di una scatola di legno aperta. L'inrō presenta un disegno di uccelli acquatici tra onde stilizzate, reso con una tavolozza tenue che suggerisce l'aspetto della lacca. Accanto alla scatola si trova un netsuke a forma di bue, il fermaglio utilizzato per fissare l'inrō alla cintura. L'inclusione di questi oggetti riflette i gusti raffinati dei letterati del periodo Edo, che apprezzavano le qualità estetiche degli oggetti funzionali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei, allievo di Katsushika Hokusai, dimostra la sua abilità tecnica attraverso il tratto preciso e la sottile applicazione del colore. La stampa include iscrizioni calligrafiche, tipiche del formato surimono, che collegano l'immaginario visivo agli interessi letterari dei mecenati originali. La composizione è equilibrata e si concentra sulle texture della scatola di legno, sulla superficie liscia della lacca e sulla forma organica del netsuke intagliato. Quest'opera offre uno sguardo sulla cultura materiale dell'epoca, catturando la quieta eleganza degli oggetti quotidiani elevati attraverso la rappresentazione artistica. La stampa rimane un pregevole esempio della natura collaborativa della stampa giapponese, in cui artisti, poeti e intagliatori lavoravano insieme per produrre opere di eccezionale qualità per un pubblico esigente.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003ePotrebbero interessarti anche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/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;\"\u003eMontagne e fiumi lungo il Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lantern-float-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eLanterna galleggiante - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485976826191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485980201295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485980234063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485980266831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485980299599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485980332367,"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":58485980365135,"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":58485980397903,"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":58485980430671,"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":58485980463439,"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":58485980496207,"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":58485980528975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lacquer-Inr-with-Waterbirds-and-Ox-shaped-Netsuke-in-a-Box_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369088502.jpg?v=1786847924"},{"product_id":"sarutahiko-from-the-cave-door-of-spring-totoya-hokkei","title":"Sarutahiko from The Cave Door of Spring - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicting the mythological deity Sarutahiko, rendered with the technical precision characteristic of Edo-period surimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts the deity Sarutahiko, a figure from Japanese mythology. Hokkei, a pupil of Katsushika Hokusai, produced this work as part of a series titled The Cave Door of Spring. The print is a surimono, a genre of privately commissioned, limited-edition prints often exchanged among poets and connoisseurs. These works typically feature high-quality paper and sophisticated printing techniques, such as metallic pigments and embossing, which distinguish them from commercial mass-produced prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarutahiko is shown in a dynamic, muscular pose, conveying his role as a guardian deity. His expression is intense, with wide eyes and a furrowed brow, reflecting the dramatic nature of the mythological narrative. He is dressed in elaborate, layered armour, rendered with precise lines and a muted colour palette of ochre, slate blue, and charcoal. The composition is balanced by the inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper left, which provides context for the scene and integrates the literary element common in surimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is minimal, allowing the figure to occupy the visual space. The use of colour is restrained, relying on subtle shifts in tone rather than high-chroma saturation. This print demonstrates the technical skill of the Edo-period woodblock carvers and printers who worked alongside artists like Hokkei. The fine lines of the armour and the expressive quality of the face demonstrate the attention to detail required for such small-format, high-status prints. 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Totoya Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical skill through the refined application of colour and the inclusion of calligraphic elements. The composition features a woman seated in a contemplative pose, holding a fan near her face. Beside her sits a small box containing poem cards, which suggests the intellectual context of the work. The print pays homage to the earlier master Hishikawa Moronobu, as indicated by the title block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual arrangement is balanced, with the central figure framed by a decorative border featuring plum blossoms. The artist employs a muted palette, allowing the deep blue of the woman's kimono to provide a visual anchor against the softer, earthy tones of the background. The kimono pattern, featuring stylised floral motifs, reflects the aesthetic preferences of the period. The inclusion of text within the image serves both a decorative and a literary purpose, integrating the poem cards into the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints were produced with higher quality materials than standard commercial prints, often utilising metallic pigments or embossing to achieve specific textures. This work displays the characteristic precision of Hokkei, who was known for his ability to capture subtle expressions and graceful forms. The print functions as a cultural artefact, documenting the intersection of visual art and literature in nineteenth-century Japan. 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Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical skill through the subtle application of colour and the precise rendering of textures. The composition focuses on a writing table, an object of scholarly pursuit, illuminated by a nearby lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is quiet and domestic. A small table holds books and a vase containing a single feather, while a blue ceramic bowl sits on the floor nearby. To the right, a branch of plum blossom extends into the frame, providing a natural contrast to the man-made objects. The inclusion of calligraphic text, typical of surimono, integrates the visual elements with the literary interests of the original patron. The print employs a muted palette, relying on soft blues, browns, and greys to create a sense of calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei was known for his ability to capture the essence of everyday objects with economy and grace. This work avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the viewer to appreciate the balance between the geometric forms of the furniture and the organic curves of the plum branch. The use of negative space is deliberate, guiding the eye across the composition and creating a sense of depth despite the flat application of ink. As a piece of Japanese graphic art, it reflects the aesthetic values of the period, where the appreciation of simple, functional items was elevated through artistic representation. 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Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, became a master of this refined format. The work displays two folded textile patterns, presented with the precision of a fashion study or a pattern book. The upper fabric features a geometric weave overlaid with circular motifs, while the lower fabric shows a striped design punctuated by stylised plum blossom emblems. The composition is sparse, allowing the viewer to focus on the technical execution of the woodblock carving and the subtle application of colour. The inclusion of calligraphic text at the top suggests the print was associated with a specific poetic gathering or a commemorative event. The palette remains restrained, relying on muted tones of ochre, teal, and charcoal to define the textures of the fabrics. Surimono prints were produced with high-quality materials, often incorporating metallic pigments or embossing, which allowed artists to experiment with textures that were not possible in mass-produced commercial prints. This particular piece demonstrates the intersection of fashion, poetry, and graphic design in early nineteenth-century Japan. The clean lines and balanced arrangement of the fabric folds reflect the aesthetic preferences of the literati class, who valued understated elegance over the more boisterous imagery found in standard ukiyo-e prints. By isolating these patterns against a plain background, Hokkei elevates the mundane subject of textile design into a formal artistic exercise.\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=\"\/it\/products\/patterns-of-brocades-worn-at-court-matsuoka-shiben\" 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;\"\u003ePatterns of Brocades Worn at Court by Matsuoka Shiben\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/kosode-patterns-fuji-of-the-capital-omiya-soshichi\" 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;\"\u003eKosode Patterns, Fuji of the Capital by Omiya Sōshichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei prints →\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":58729223094607,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729231876431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729231909199,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729231941967,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729231974735,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729232007503,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729232040271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729232073039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729232105807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729232138575,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729232171343,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729232204111,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pattern-of-Plum-Blossom_Poster_CompositorV1_1789115166627.jpg?v=1789115198"},{"product_id":"top-shell-and-various-shells-totoya-hokkei","title":"Top-Shell and Various Shells - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei featuring a collection of shells, characteristic of the refined surimono tradition of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned prints often exchanged among members of poetry circles. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical skill through the delicate application of colour and the precise rendering of natural forms. The composition features a central top-shell, surrounded by an assortment of smaller shells scattered across the foreground. The artist employs a restrained palette, allowing the subtle textures of the shells to emerge against the pale, neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the print contains calligraphic text, which is a standard feature of surimono. These poems, or kyoka, often relate to the imagery depicted, creating a dialogue between the visual and the literary. The printing process for such works involved high-quality paper and multiple blocks to achieve the nuanced gradients seen in the shell surfaces. Hokkei captures the organic variety of the specimens with a focus on form and line, rather than dramatic action. The arrangement is balanced, providing a sense of quiet observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a student of the Ukiyo-e tradition, Hokkei maintained a focus on the observation of the natural world. This print reflects the aesthetic values of the Edo period, where the appreciation of small, everyday objects was elevated through artistic craft. The work remains a clear example of the refinement found in private print commissions of the early nineteenth century. It offers a glimpse into the cultural practices of the time, where art, poetry, and nature were closely linked in the social lives of the urban elite.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/products\/young-married-couple-on-a-summer-sleeping-mat-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Married Couple on a Summer Sleeping Mat - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\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":58729226240335,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729235480911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729235513679,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729235546447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729235579215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729235611983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729235644751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729235677519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729235710287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729235743055,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729235775823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729235808591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Top-Shell-and-Various-Shells_Poster_CompositorV1_1789116870190.jpg?v=1789116902"},{"product_id":"ono-no-tofu-standing-on-the-bank-of-a-stream-and-watching-a-frog-leap-to-catch-a-willow-branch-totoya-hokkei","title":"Ono no Tofu Standing on the Bank of a Stream and Watching a Frog Leap to Catch a Willow Branch - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicting the calligrapher Ono no Tofu finding inspiration in a frog's persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts the Heian-period calligrapher Ono no Tofu. The scene captures a well-known legend in Japanese culture: the scholar, feeling discouraged by his lack of progress in his craft, observes a frog attempting to jump onto a willow branch. The frog fails repeatedly but eventually succeeds, providing Tofu with the inspiration to persevere in his own studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei, a student of Hokusai, was a master of the surimono format. These prints were privately commissioned, often for poetry circles, and utilised high-quality paper and sophisticated printing techniques. The composition is balanced, with the figure of Tofu holding a large, open umbrella, his gaze directed towards the small frog suspended in the air near the willow. The lines are precise and delicate, characteristic of the refined aesthetic found in early nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on soft earth tones and muted pigments to create a sense of quiet contemplation. The inclusion of calligraphic text surrounding the figure adds a layer of narrative depth, typical of surimono works where image and poem function as a unified whole. The figure of Tofu is dressed in traditional court attire, rendered with attention to the patterns on his robes. This print offers a glimpse into the intersection of historical legend, literary tradition, and visual art in the Edo period. It remains a fine example of the technical skill and thematic focus of Hokkei, who was known for his ability to blend classical subjects with a contemporary 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=\"\/it\/products\/hino-kumawakamaru-warrior-from-the-series-taiheiki-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eHino Kumawakamaru (Warrior) from the series Taiheiki by Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/a-flowery-mirror-of-beautiful-women-katsura-seiyo\" 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;\"\u003eA Flowery Mirror of Beautiful Women by Katsura Seiyō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\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":58729227878735,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729236005199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729236037967,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236070735,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236103503,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236136271,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236169039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236201807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236234575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236267343,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236300111,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236332879,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ono-no-Tofu-Standing-on-the-Bank-of-a-Stream-and-Watching-a-Frog-Leap-to-Catch-a-Willow-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1789117580516.jpg?v=1789117614"},{"product_id":"gold-fish-in-a-glass-bottle-totoya-hokkei","title":"Gold-Fish in a Glass Bottle - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting a goldfish in a glass vessel with accompanying poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei is a fine example of a surimono, a genre of privately commissioned prints often exchanged among poets and artists in Edo-period Japan. Unlike commercial prints produced for the mass market, surimono were created with high-quality materials, including metallic pigments and embossing, to demonstrate the technical skill of the printer and the refined taste of the patron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on a spherical glass vessel containing a single goldfish. The fish is rendered with subtle gradations of colour, known as bokashi, which suggest the curvature of the glass and the refraction of light through water. The artist employs a restrained palette, allowing the soft green tint of the water and the muted tones of the fish to dominate the visual field. A small cluster of camellia blossoms sits at the base of the bottle, providing a delicate contrast to the rounded form of the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, a poem is inscribed in elegant calligraphy, a standard feature of the surimono format. The text integrates the visual subject with literary themes, common in the cultural circles of the time. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, was known for his ability to capture natural subjects with precision and grace. His work often reflects the sophisticated aesthetic preferences of the literati, who valued the combination of poetry and image. The print demonstrates the technical mastery of the woodblock medium, particularly in the handling of the transparent glass and the soft texture of the fish scales. The overall effect is one of quiet observation, capturing a moment of stillness within a domestic setting.\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=\"\/it\/products\/candles-of-aizu-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eCandles of Aizu - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/poetry-slips-katsukawa-shunei\" 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;\"\u003ePoetry Slips by Katsukawa Shun'ei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\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":58729232367951,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729236431183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729236463951,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236496719,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236529487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236562255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236595023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236627791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236660559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729236693327,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729236726095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729236758863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gold-Fish-in-a-Glass-Bottle_Poster_CompositorV1_1789117626422.jpg?v=1789117655"},{"product_id":"tea-things-totoya-hokkei","title":"Tea Things - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting a collection of tea ceremony objects with accompanying calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned prints often exchanged among members of poetry circles. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical mastery through the precise rendering of textures and the balanced composition of the objects depicted. The print features a collection of items associated with the tea ceremony, including a ceramic jar decorated with figures, a small cup, a tray, and a folded paper fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is deliberately sparse, allowing the viewer to appreciate the individual qualities of each object. The artist employs a refined colour palette, using subtle washes of blue and earthy tones to suggest the material properties of ceramic, wood, and paper. The inclusion of calligraphic text surrounding the objects integrates the visual elements with the literary context of the commission, a common practice in surimono production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print exhibits the high standards of Edo-period printing, with clean lines and careful registration of the colour blocks. The depiction of the ceramic jar, with its miniature scene of figures, shows the artist's ability to work at a small scale while maintaining clarity. This work provides a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the literati in nineteenth-century Japan, where the appreciation of everyday objects was elevated through art and poetry. The print remains a fine example of the collaborative nature of Japanese printmaking, where the artist, carver, and printer worked in concert to produce a high-quality object for a discerning audience.\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=\"\/it\/products\/vase-and-kitchen-knife-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eVase and Kitchen Knife - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/set-of-utensils-for-the-tea-ceremony-kubo-shunman\" 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;\"\u003eSet of Utensils for the Tea Ceremony by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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 Totoya Hokkei →\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":58729242722639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729250357583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729250390351,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729250423119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729250455887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729250488655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729250521423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729250554191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729250586959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729250619727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729250652495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729250685263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tea-Things_Poster_CompositorV1_1789118039010.jpg?v=1789118071"},{"product_id":"ro-chi-shin-uprooting-a-tree-totoya-hokkei","title":"Ro-Chi-Shin Uprooting a Tree - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicting the legendary monk Ro-Chi-Shin demonstrating his immense strength by uprooting a willow tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts the legendary monk Ro-Chi-Shin, a character from the Chinese classic novel 'Water Margin' (Suikoden). The scene captures the moment of immense physical exertion as the monk uproots a willow tree with his bare hands. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, employs the refined techniques characteristic of surimono, which were privately commissioned prints often exchanged among poetry circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by the diagonal thrust of the tree trunk, which creates a sense of dynamic tension against the monk's muscular form. Ro-Chi-Shin is shown with his characteristic floral-patterned tattoo on his shoulder, a detail that adds visual texture to the figure. The colour palette is restrained, utilising muted earth tones and deep blues to focus attention on the physical struggle. The inclusion of calligraphic text within a yellow cartouche provides context, typical of the literary nature of these prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei demonstrates a mastery of line and form, balancing the raw power of the subject with the delicate precision required for high-quality woodblock printing. The print reflects the popularity of Suikoden imagery in nineteenth-century Japan, where tales of heroic outlaws resonated with the public. The figure's posture, with his feet firmly planted and muscles strained, conveys the weight and resistance of the tree. This work exemplifies the technical sophistication of the surimono format, where the quality of paper and the application of pigments were of the highest order. The print remains a clear example of how Japanese artists interpreted classical literature through the lens of their own stylistic traditions, prioritising narrative clarity and expressive characterisation.\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=\"\/it\/products\/album-of-suikoden-portraits-with-kyoka-poems-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAlbum of Suikoden Portraits with Kyōka Poems - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/samurai-admiring-pine-tree-and-plum-blossoms-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;\"\u003eSamurai Admiring Pine-Tree and Plum Blossoms by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\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":58729244229967,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729250816335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729250849103,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729250881871,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729250914639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729250947407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729250980175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729251012943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729251045711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729251078479,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729251111247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729251144015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ro-Chi-Shin-Uprooting-a-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1789118608212.jpg?v=1789118640"},{"product_id":"pillow-for-women-and-a-bowl-totoya-hokkei","title":"Pillow for Women and a Bowl - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, featuring a traditional Japanese pillow and ceramic bowl, accompanied by elegant calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei is a fine example of a surimono, a privately commissioned work often exchanged among members of poetry circles during the Edo period. Unlike commercial prints produced for mass consumption, surimono allowed artists to experiment with luxurious printing techniques, such as metallic pigments and embossing, which are visible here in the delicate texture of the pillow fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a traditional Japanese pillow, or makura, paired with a ceramic bowl. The objects are rendered with a focus on material quality, from the chequered fabric of the pillow to the blue and white glaze of the bowl. The inclusion of calligraphy at the top of the print suggests that this image was created to accompany a kyoka poem, a humorous or satirical form of waka poetry popular among the urban literati of the time. The juxtaposition of these domestic items invites the viewer to consider the quiet moments of daily life, elevated through the refined aesthetic of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, was highly regarded for his ability to capture the texture of objects with precision. His work often displays a sophisticated use of colour and a balanced arrangement of space. The print demonstrates the technical mastery of the carvers and printers who collaborated with the artist to produce such detailed surfaces. The soft, muted tones of the bowl contrast with the stark black of the pillow, creating a visual equilibrium that is characteristic of the artist's mature style. This piece offers a glimpse into the cultural habits of the period, where art and literature were integrated into the social exchanges of the merchant and samurai classes.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58729249964367,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729257337167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729257369935,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729257402703,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729257435471,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729257468239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729257501007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729257533775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729257566543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729257599311,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729257632079,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729257664847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pillow-for-Women-and-a-Bowl_Poster_CompositorV1_1789119302729.jpg?v=1789119335"},{"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=\"\/it\/products\/bull-headed-shrike-and-bluebird-with-saxifrage-and-wild-strawberry-katsushika-hokusai\" 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;\"\u003eBull-headed Shrike and Bluebird with Saxifrage and Wild Strawberry by Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/hawk-on-a-plum-branch-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eHawk on a Plum Branch by Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei prints →\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_1789119773711.jpg?v=1789119805"},{"product_id":"feather-brush-and-doran-with-a-netsuke-of-a-rat-totoya-hokkei","title":"Feather-Brush and Doran with a Netsuke of a Rat - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting a feather-brush, a medicine case, and a rat netsuke, typical of Edo-period poetry circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print is a fine example of a surimono, a genre of privately commissioned, limited-edition prints popular among the literati of Edo-period Japan. Totoya Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical skill through the precise rendering of textures and the balanced composition of disparate objects. The image features a feather-brush, a doran (a portable medicine case), and a small netsuke carved in the shape of a rat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints often functioned as New Year greetings or announcements for poetry circles. The inclusion of calligraphy surrounding the objects suggests that this work was produced for a specific group of poets, with the imagery serving as a visual accompaniment to the verses. The artist employs a refined colour palette, using subtle earth tones alongside the deeper reds and golds of the doran. The composition is deliberately sparse, allowing the viewer to appreciate the individual qualities of each item. The feather-brush is depicted with fine, controlled lines, while the netsuke is rendered with a softer, more delicate touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print showcases the high standards of Japanese woodblock printing during the early nineteenth century. The registration of the colours is precise, and the paper quality reflects the luxury nature of the surimono format. Hokkei avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the forms and the harmony between the text and the illustration. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Edo intellectual class, who valued wit, technical mastery, and the quiet observation of everyday objects. It remains a clear representation of the collaborative nature of Japanese print culture, where artists, poets, and printers worked in concert to produce works of high artistic merit for a discerning audience.\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=\"\/it\/products\/vase-and-kitchen-knife-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eVase and Kitchen Knife - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/red-table-with-fans-and-a-brush-stand-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;\"\u003eRed Table with Fans and a Brush Stand by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\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":58729258942799,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729265168719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729265201487,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729265234255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729265267023,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729265299791,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729265332559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729265365327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729265398095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729265430863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729265463631,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729265496399,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Feather-Brush-and-Doran-with-a-Netsuke-of-a-Rat_Poster_CompositorV1_1789120548659.jpg?v=1789120586"},{"product_id":"five-cranes-by-the-water-s-edge-totoya-hokkei","title":"Five Cranes by the Water’s Edge - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, featuring five cranes at the water's edge, executed in the delicate surimono style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts a group of five cranes gathered at the water’s edge. As a prominent student of Katsushika Hokusai, Hokkei became a master of the surimono format, which refers to privately commissioned prints often distributed among poetry circles. These works were produced with high-quality materials, including metallic pigments and embossing, to demonstrate the technical skill of the carver and printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the physical characteristics of the cranes, with their long, slender legs and distinct plumage rendered through precise line work. The artist uses a restrained colour palette, allowing the white of the paper to define the birds against the textured blue of the water and the sandy shore. The inclusion of calligraphy in the upper portion of the print suggests its origin as part of a collaborative project, where visual art and poetry were presented together for a sophisticated audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei’s approach to this subject avoids excessive ornamentation, favouring a balanced arrangement that captures the birds in various postures. The print demonstrates the technical refinement common in early nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking. By focusing on the interplay between the birds and their environment, the artist creates a scene that is both observational and decorative. The use of embossing on the feathers adds a tactile quality to the surface, a hallmark of the surimono tradition. This print serves as an example of the collaborative nature of Edo-period artistic production, where the expertise of the artist, poet, and artisan converged to create a singular object of aesthetic value.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/products\/two-chinese-women-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Chinese Women - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\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":58729259008335,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729267921231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729267953999,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729267986767,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729268019535,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729268052303,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729268085071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729268117839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729268150607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729268183375,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729268216143,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729268248911,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Five-Cranes-by-the-Water-s-Edge_Poster_CompositorV1_1789121730262.jpg?v=1789121762"},{"product_id":"scene-from-noh-dance-totoya-hokkei","title":"Scene from Noh Dance - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, capturing a Noh dancer with delicate lines and subtle colour, characteristic of the Japanese surimono tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts a performer in a Noh dance, captured with the refined aesthetic typical of surimono. Surimono were privately commissioned prints, often exchanged among poetry circles, and they frequently feature high-quality paper, metallic pigments, and subtle embossing. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his mastery of line and composition in this work. The figure is rendered with a focus on the elegant, sweeping lines of the traditional costume, which contrasts with the restrained posture of the performer. The inclusion of a small bird perched upon the walking stick adds a whimsical, naturalistic element to the otherwise formal theatrical subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the figure positioned centrally against a largely negative space, allowing the viewer to focus on the details of the patterned trousers and the delicate facial features of the elderly dancer. The calligraphy at the top of the print provides context, likely referencing a poem or a specific performance, which was common in the surimono tradition. The colour palette is intentionally muted, relying on soft tones to maintain the sophisticated, understated quality that patrons of these prints valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the technical precision of the Edo period printmaking tradition. The fine lines of the garments and the subtle shading of the bird demonstrate the skill required in carving and printing such delicate works. As a piece of Japanese art history, it provides a glimpse into the cultural life of the period, where theatre, poetry, and visual art intersected in the private collections of the urban elite. The work remains a fine example of the surimono genre, prioritising artistic subtlety over the more commercial, bold aesthetics found in standard ukiyo-e prints of the time.\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=\"\/it\/products\/courtesan-with-branch-of-plum-blossoms-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan with Branch of Plum Blossoms - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/young-nobleman-and-his-attendant-kubo-shunman\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Nobleman and His Attendant by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\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":58729263595855,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729266676047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729266708815,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729266741583,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729266774351,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729266807119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729266839887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729266872655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729266905423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729266938191,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729266970959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729267003727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-from-Noh-Dance_Poster_CompositorV1_1789121384825.jpg?v=1789121415"},{"product_id":"inland-sea-near-tosa-totoya-hokkei","title":"Inland Sea near Tosa - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting figures on a boat near the Tosa coast under a moonlit sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicts a scene set upon the Inland Sea near Tosa. As a prominent student of Katsushika Hokusai, Hokkei became a master of the surimono format, which were privately commissioned prints often distributed among poetry circles. These works are characterised by their high production quality, frequently incorporating metallic pigments and embossing techniques that distinguish them from mass-produced commercial prints of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on a large, ornate boat carrying several figures in traditional attire. The prow of the vessel dominates the left side of the frame, its curved structure leading the eye toward the figures seated on the deck. Beyond the boat, the sea stretches toward a distant, rugged coastline under a pale sky. A circular moon hangs in the upper left, providing a sense of quietude to the maritime scene. The inclusion of calligraphic text at the top indicates the print's association with a specific poetic gathering or commission, a common practice for surimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei employs a balanced colour palette, using soft blues for the water and muted earth tones for the landmasses. The lines are precise and controlled, reflecting the technical skill required for the intricate carving of the woodblocks. The perspective is flattened, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, which prioritises decorative arrangement over strict spatial realism. This print offers a glimpse into the refined aesthetic preferences of the Japanese literati during the Edo period, where art, literature, and nature were closely intertwined in the daily lives of the urban elite.\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=\"\/it\/products\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\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":58729278570831,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729305932111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729305964879,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729305997647,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729306030415,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729306063183,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729306095951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729306128719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729306161487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729306194255,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729306227023,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729306259791,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Inland-Sea-near-Tosa_Poster_CompositorV1_1789123410183.jpg?v=1789123443"},{"product_id":"history-of-kamakura-visitors-to-hoshinoi-well-totoya-hokkei","title":"History of Kamakura: Visitors to Hoshinoi Well - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting figures at the historic Hoshinoi Well in Kamakura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned prints often exchanged among poets and artists. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, adopted his master's attention to detail while maintaining a distinct, refined aesthetic. The work depicts a scene from the 'History of Kamakura', specifically focusing on visitors approaching the Hoshinoi Well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features three figures: a child in a patterned kimono, a woman, and a man carrying a load on a shoulder pole. The figures are rendered with delicate lines and a muted colour palette, characteristic of the high-quality paper and pigments used in surimono production. The inclusion of calligraphic text at the top of the print provides context, linking the visual narrative to the literary traditions of the period. The figures are positioned against a sparse background, allowing the focus to remain on their attire and the subtle interaction between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei demonstrates his technical skill through the precise registration of the woodblocks, ensuring that the patterns on the kimonos and the textures of the clothing remain clear. The print captures a quiet, everyday moment, elevated by the artistic conventions of the Edo period. The Hoshinoi Well, a site of historical interest in Kamakura, is indicated by a simple wooden sign, grounding the scene in a specific location. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural practices of the time, where art, poetry, and local history intersected in the form of these small, collectible works. The balanced composition and the restrained use of colour reflect the sophisticated tastes of the patrons who commissioned such pieces for private circulation.\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=\"\/it\/products\/history-of-kamakura-poem-bridge-of-egara-tenjin-shrine-kubo-shunman\" 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;\"\u003eHistory of Kamakura: Poem-bridge of Egara Tenjin Shrine by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/untitled-artist-painting-a-dragon-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Artist Painting a Dragon) - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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 Totoya Hokkei →\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":58729303179599,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729306751311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729306784079,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729306816847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729306849615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729306882383,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729306915151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729306947919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729306980687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729307013455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729307046223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729307078991,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/History-of-Kamakura_-Visitors-to-Hoshinoi-Well_Poster_CompositorV1_1789124020979.jpg?v=1789124054"},{"product_id":"head-of-a-salmon-totoya-hokkei","title":"Head of a Salmon - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, capturing the anatomical detail of a salmon head in the traditional surimono style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Totoya Hokkei depicts the head of a salmon, suspended by a rope through its gills. Hokkei was a prominent pupil of Katsushika Hokusai, and his work often appeared in the form of surimono: privately commissioned, limited-edition woodblock prints. These were typically produced for poetry circles or special occasions, allowing artists to experiment with refined printing techniques, such as metallic pigments, embossing, and high-quality paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is minimalist, focusing entirely on the subject against a plain background. The salmon head is rendered with precision, capturing the texture of the scales and the sharp, serrated teeth. The rope, looping upwards, provides a vertical counterpoint to the diagonal orientation of the fish. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy, likely a poem or a reference to the commissioning group, integrates text into the visual field, a common practice in Edo-period print culture. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft blues, greys, and muted earth tones to convey the freshness of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints like this one demonstrate the technical skill of the carvers and printers who worked alongside the artist. The subtle gradations of colour and the clean lines reflect the high standards of the period. This piece serves as a fine example of the genre, where the mundane subject matter is elevated through artistic treatment and technical execution. It offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the literati circles in nineteenth-century Japan, where such prints were exchanged as tokens of appreciation or as part of a shared cultural activity. The work remains a clear representation of the intersection between poetry and visual art in the Ukiyo-e tradition.\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=\"\/it\/products\/awabi-ear-shell-and-various-shells-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eAwabi (Ear-Shell) and Various Shells - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/flatfish-scorpion-fish-and-shells-katsushika-hokusai\" 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;\"\u003eFlatfish, Scorpion Fish, and Shells by Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei\" 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 Totoya Hokkei →\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":58729305014607,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729307210063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729307242831,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729307275599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729307308367,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729307341135,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729307373903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729307406671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729307439439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729307472207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729307504975,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729307537743,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Head-of-a-Salmon_Poster_CompositorV1_1789124068039.jpg?v=1789124099"},{"product_id":"tachibana-no-hayanari-preparing-to-make-the-first-writing-of-the-new-year-totoya-hokkei","title":"Tachibana no Hayanari preparing to make the first writing of the New Year - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicting the calligrapher Tachibana no Hayanari preparing for the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print, a surimono by Totoya Hokkei, depicts the historical figure Tachibana no Hayanari, a renowned calligrapher of the Heian period. The scene captures a moment of preparation for the first calligraphy of the New Year, a tradition known as kakizome. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his mastery of the surimono format, which was typically commissioned by poetry clubs for private distribution. The composition is balanced, featuring Hayanari seated in formal court attire, holding a brush, while an attendant prepares an inkstone in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print exhibits the technical refinement characteristic of the surimono genre. The use of colour is restrained, relying on subtle earth tones and muted pigments to convey a sense of quiet dignity. The patterns on the garments are rendered with precision, reflecting the high production standards of these private commissions. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper left corner integrates the literary and visual elements, a common feature in Edo-period prints that celebrate the intersection of poetry and art. The spatial arrangement is relatively flat, prioritising the decorative quality of the robes and the arrangement of writing materials over three-dimensional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotoya Hokkei was active during the early 19th century and is recognised for his contributions to the development of the surimono style. His work often features historical or literary subjects, rendered with a focus on clarity and elegance. This print serves as an example of the sophisticated aesthetic favoured by the literati of the period. The attention to detail, from the texture of the paper scrolls to the specific patterns on the textiles, provides insight into the cultural practices of the time. The print remains a representative piece of the refined output produced by Hokkei during his career.\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=\"\/it\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" 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 Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982857310543,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982863438159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982863470927,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982863503695,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982863536463,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982863569231,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982863601999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982863634767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982863667535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982863700303,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982863733071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982863765839,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tachibana-no-Hayanari-preparing-to-make-the-first-writing-of-the-New-Year_Poster_CompositorV1_1790920178164.jpg?v=1790923282"},{"product_id":"picture-album-of-road-pictures-of-the-tokaido-road-totoya-hokkei","title":"Picture Album of Road Pictures (of the Tōkaidō Road) - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei from the Dōchū gafu series, depicting travellers and a horse on a ferry boat along the Tōkaidō road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print originates from the Dōchū gafu, or Picture Album of Road Pictures, a series by the Japanese artist Totoya Hokkei. Hokkei was a student of Katsushika Hokusai, and his work reflects the technical precision and observational skill associated with the Ukiyo-e school during the Edo period. The print depicts a scene along the Tōkaidō, the primary route connecting Edo and Kyoto, which served as a frequent subject for artists of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition spans two pages, showing a ferry boat crossing a body of water. On the left, a boatman uses a pole to navigate the vessel, while passengers sit amidst their belongings. On the right, a horse is positioned within the boat, a detail that captures the practical realities of travel during the nineteenth century. The artist employs a restrained palette, using soft washes of colour to define the water, the distant hills, and the sky. The line work is precise, focusing on the forms of the figures and the structure of the boat rather than excessive ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to the genre of travel imagery that became popular as the Tōkaidō road grew in importance for both official business and leisure travel. Hokkei provides a glimpse into the daily life of travellers, documenting the modes of transport and the atmosphere of the journey. The print is notable for its balance and clarity, avoiding the dramatic exaggeration found in some contemporary works. It remains a clear example of the graphic traditions of the period, where the woodblock medium allowed for the reproduction of scenes for a wider audience of book and print collectors.\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=\"\/it\/products\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-ii\" 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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086300250447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086302118223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086302150991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59086302183759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59086302216527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59086302249295,"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":59086302282063,"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":59086302314831,"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":59086302347599,"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":59086302380367,"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":59086302413135,"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":59086302445903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-Album-of-Road-Pictures-of-the-T-kaid-Road-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791680369991.jpg?v=1791680783"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/collections\/totoya-hokkei.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}