{"product_id":"chinese-sage-evoking-a-dragon-yashima-gakutei","title":"Chinese Sage Evoking a Dragon - Yashima Gakutei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, featuring a sage accompanied by a dragon, rendered in the traditional surimono style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned works often exchanged among poets and artists. These prints were produced with high-quality materials, such as heavy paper and metallic pigments, to reflect the refined tastes of their patrons. Gakutei, a student of Hokusai, was known for his mastery of this format and his ability to integrate classical Chinese and Japanese literary themes into visual form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a sage, depicted with a calm expression, standing beside a small table. A green dragon arches over him, creating a sense of movement that contrasts with the stillness of the figure. The sage holds a fan, and his robes are decorated with circular motifs that suggest status and scholarly attainment. The inclusion of calligraphic text surrounding the figures is a hallmark of the surimono tradition, where the poem and the image function as a unified aesthetic experience. The artist employs a balanced palette, using soft peach tones for the robes and muted greens for the dragon, which allows the fine lines of the woodblock carving to remain the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGakutei was a prolific designer of these prints, and his work often drew upon historical and mythological narratives. This specific piece demonstrates his skill in balancing negative space with detailed figure work. The print reflects the cultural climate of the Edo period, where the appreciation of poetry and visual art was deeply interconnected. By focusing on the interaction between the human figure and the mythical creature, the artist invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the mundane world and the realm of legend. The print remains a clear example of the technical precision achieved by Japanese woodblock printers during the early nineteenth century.\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=\"\/nl\/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=\"\/nl\/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 Opening His Bag which Is Full of Small Boys by Kita Busei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yashima Gakutei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115599429967,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115603231055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115603263823,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115603296591,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115603329359,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603362127,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115603394895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115603427663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603460431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115603493199,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115603525967,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115603558735,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chinese-Sage-Evoking-a-Dragon_Poster_CompositorV1_1791935637363.jpg?v=1791945757","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/chinese-sage-evoking-a-dragon-yashima-gakutei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}