{"product_id":"a-lovely-garland-tamakazura-tosa-mitsuyoshi","title":"A Lovely Garland (Tamakazura) - Tosa Mitsuyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed scene from The Tale of Genji, rendered in the traditional Tosa school style with gold leaf accents and precise ink work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts a scene from the Tamakazura chapter of The Tale of Genji, the classic work of Japanese literature attributed to Murasaki Shikibu. Tosa Mitsuyoshi, a master of the Tosa school, employs the traditional Yamato-e style to render this narrative moment. The composition utilises the fukinuki-yatai technique, or blown-off roof, which allows the viewer to observe the interior activities of the courtly figures from an elevated perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are arranged across a green tatami floor, their postures and layered robes reflecting the rigid social protocols of the Heian period. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the facial features and the elaborate patterns of the silk garments. Gold leaf clouds, known as kin-un, are strategically placed across the composition to obscure certain areas, create depth, and guide the eye through the narrative space. These gold elements contrast with the muted tones of the architecture and the saturated colours of the textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a representative of the Tosa school, Mitsuyoshi maintains a focus on historical subject matter and decorative precision. The inclusion of natural elements, such as the pine trees and water visible beyond the veranda, provides a sense of seasonal context. The work functions as a visual record of aristocratic life, prioritising clarity of narrative and adherence to established aesthetic conventions. The balance between the architectural geometry and the organic forms of the figures creates a structured, orderly environment. This print captures the refined atmosphere of the imperial court, offering a glimpse into the literary and visual culture of early seventeenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-jewel-rivers-sakai-oho\" 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;\"\u003eSix Jewel Rivers by Sakai Ōho\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scenes-from-the-tale-of-genji-tosa-school\" 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;\"\u003eScenes from the Tale of Genji by Tosa School\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tosa Mitsuyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115623416143,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115625578831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115625611599,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625644367,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625677135,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625709903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625742671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625775439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625808207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625840975,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625873743,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625906511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Lovely-Garland-Tamakazura-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791937935277.jpg?v=1791946964","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/a-lovely-garland-tamakazura-tosa-mitsuyoshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}