{"product_id":"daimyo-procession-to-edo-hishikawa-school","title":"Daimyo Procession to Edo - Hishikawa School","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed handscroll depicting a feudal daimyo procession, executed in the characteristic style of the early Hishikawa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handscroll depicts a daimyo procession, a common subject in Edo-period Japanese art. The Hishikawa school, established by Hishikawa Moronobu, was instrumental in the early development of Ukiyo-e. This work captures the movement of a feudal lord and his retinue as they travel toward the capital. The composition is arranged horizontally, allowing the viewer to follow the sequence of figures, horses, and palanquin bearers across the paper surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with clear, controlled outlines and flat areas of colour. This approach is characteristic of the early Ukiyo-e style, which prioritised legible narrative and social observation. The artist pays attention to the varied attire of the attendants, from the simple garments of the porters to the more elaborate clothing of the mounted samurai. The horses are depicted in a stylised manner, consistent with the artistic conventions of the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch scrolls were often produced to document the social hierarchy and the visual spectacle of the sankin-kotai system, where daimyo were required to travel to Edo periodically. The neutral background ensures that the focus remains entirely on the figures and their interactions. The work provides a window into the social customs and aesthetic preferences of the period, demonstrating the school's focus on contemporary life and urban culture. The use of ink and light washes of colour creates a sense of clarity, avoiding unnecessary detail while maintaining a sense of order and purpose within the procession. This piece is a representative example of the narrative traditions that defined the early years of the Ukiyo-e movement, reflecting the artistic output of the Hishikawa workshop during its most active 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=\"\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thirty-six-views-of-yedo-asakusa-kinriusan-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;\"\u003eThirty-six Views of Yedo: Asakusa Kinriusan - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hishikawa School","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033439568207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033491177807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033491210575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033491243343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033491276111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033491308879,"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":59033491341647,"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":59033491374415,"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":59033491407183,"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":59033491439951,"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":59033491472719,"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":59033491505487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daimyo-Procession-to-Edo_Poster_CompositorV1_1791361065851.jpg?v=1791361825","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/daimyo-procession-to-edo-hishikawa-school","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}