{"product_id":"trio-part-three-yashima-gakutei","title":"Trio, Part Three - Yashima Gakutei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, depicting a musician with a shamisen amidst stylised pine branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei belongs to the surimono genre, a form of private, luxury print commissioned for distribution among poetry circles and connoisseurs. Surimono prints often feature high-quality paper, metallic pigments, and embossing, which distinguish them from mass-produced commercial prints of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a seated musician holding a shamisen, a three-stringed instrument. The figure is positioned against a backdrop of stylised pine branches, which provide a rhythmic, decorative element to the scene. The artist employs a muted palette, allowing the focus to remain on the figure and the accompanying calligraphic text. The inclusion of poetry is a standard feature of surimono, linking the visual image to literary themes and seasonal associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGakutei was a student of Hokusai and became known for his refined approach to composition and his ability to integrate text with imagery. His work often reflects the tastes of the literati, who valued subtle colour harmonies and precise line work. The figure's kimono features a repeating floral pattern, which contrasts with the more organic, angular forms of the pine trees visible through the architectural frame. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to produce such works, including the careful registration of colour blocks and the application of delicate ink washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the cultural life of nineteenth-century Japan, where art and poetry were closely linked. The print is a fine example of the aesthetic values held by the urban elite, who sought beauty in understated design and technical perfection. The balance between the human subject and the natural motifs creates a sense of quietude, typical of Gakutei's output during this period.\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\/courtesan-with-attendants-boy-and-maid-in-the-rain-under-an-umbrella-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;\"\u003eCourtesan with Attendants, Boy and Maid, in the Rain Under an Umbrella by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/nagauta-kihan-isoda-koryusai\" 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;\"\u003eNagauta Kihan by Isoda Koryūsai\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":59115645698383,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115647926607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115647959375,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115647992143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115648024911,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115648057679,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115648090447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115648123215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115648155983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115648188751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115648221519,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115648254287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Trio-Part-Three_Poster_CompositorV1_1791939955242.jpg?v=1791948492","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/trio-part-three-yashima-gakutei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}