{"product_id":"dreaming-cat-hozobo-shinkai","title":"Dreaming Cat - Hōzōbō Shinkai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene ink wash painting of a sleeping cat by the 17th-century Japanese monk Hōzōbō Shinkai, featuring elegant calligraphy and minimalist brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ink wash painting by the Japanese monk-artist Hōzōbō Shinkai captures a cat in a state of repose. The artist employs the sumi-e technique, using varying concentrations of black ink to define the form of the animal. The cat is depicted from above, curled into a rounded shape that suggests comfort and stillness. Its eyes are closed, and its ears are slightly flattened, conveying a sense of deep sleep. The brushwork is economical, relying on soft washes to suggest the texture of the fur and the weight of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left of the cat, a column of Japanese calligraphy balances the composition. This text provides a poetic dimension to the visual subject, a common practice in East Asian ink painting where image and word function as a unified whole. The paper itself has aged to a warm, neutral tone, which complements the monochromatic palette of the ink. The work is mounted with a simple border, maintaining the aesthetic of a traditional hanging scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHōzōbō Shinkai was a monk associated with the Zen tradition, and his work often reflects the simplicity and directness associated with that philosophy. By focusing on a domestic subject, he elevates a mundane moment to a subject of contemplation. The lack of background detail ensures that the viewer focuses entirely on the form and posture of the cat. This print offers a quiet addition to a space, providing a sense of calm through its minimalist approach and soft, muted tones. It is an example of the ability of ink painting to convey character and mood through minimal means.\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\/a-man-attended-by-a-servant-carrying-a-lantern-okumura-masanobu\" 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 Man Attended by a Servant Carrying a Lantern - Okumura Masanobu — Okumura Masanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shellfish-and-apparitions-of-the-yoshiwara-pleasure-quarter-chobunsai-eishi\" 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;\"\u003eShellfish and Apparitions of the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarter - Chōbunsai Eishi — Hosoda Eishi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hōzōbō Shinkai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031953441103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031988109647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59031988142415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59031988175183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59031988207951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59031988240719,"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":59031988273487,"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":59031988306255,"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":59031988339023,"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":59031988371791,"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":59031988404559,"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":59031988437327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dreaming-Cat_Poster_CompositorV1_1791341391242.jpg?v=1791343719","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/dreaming-cat-hozobo-shinkai","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}