{"product_id":"kanei-picture-album-nishiyama-ken","title":"Kan'ei Picture Album - Nishiyama Ken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print from the Kan'ei Picture Album, featuring a bird perched on a budding branch in the traditional kacho-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print originates from the Kan'ei Picture Album (Kan'ei gafu), a collection of woodblock prints by the Japanese artist Nishiyama Ken. The work belongs to the kacho-ga tradition, a genre focused on the depiction of birds and flowers. This specific composition features a small bird perched upon a slender, arching branch, likely a willow, which is adorned with emerging buds. The artist employs a minimalist approach, allowing the negative space of the paper to define the atmosphere of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic reflects the principles of the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese printmaking techniques by incorporating Western elements of light and shadow while maintaining the technical precision of the ukiyo-e tradition. The lines are delicate and controlled, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship in the carving and printing process. The muted colour palette, dominated by soft greys, browns, and subtle touches of red on the bird's feet and the branch buds, creates a sense of quiet observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNishiyama Ken uses a balanced composition that draws the eye to the central subject without overwhelming the viewer with unnecessary detail. The inclusion of a red seal in the lower right corner provides a visual anchor, typical of traditional Japanese print formats. This piece is an example of the refined, observational style prevalent in early twentieth-century Japanese graphic arts. It captures a fleeting moment in nature, rendered with a focus on form and simplicity. The print is suitable for those who appreciate the understated elegance of Japanese design and the historical continuity of the kacho-ga genre.\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\/the-moon-beyond-shinagawa-kobayashi-kiyochika\" 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;\"\u003eThe Moon Beyond Shinagawa - Kobayashi Kiyochika — Kobayashi Kiyochika\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" 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;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishiyama Kan'ei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017294709071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017301852495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59017301885263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59017301918031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59017301950799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59017301983567,"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":59017302016335,"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":59017302049103,"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":59017302081871,"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":59017302114639,"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":59017302147407,"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":59017302180175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kan-ei-Picture-Album_Poster_CompositorV1_1791261024034.jpg?v=1791261495","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/kanei-picture-album-nishiyama-ken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}