{"product_id":"obatan-parrot-hiroshi-yoshida","title":"Obatan Parrot - Hiroshi Yoshida","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Shin-hanga woodblock print by Hiroshi Yoshida, capturing the delicate form and plumage of an Obatan parrot with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHiroshi Yoshida was a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese woodblock printing by incorporating Western artistic principles. This print, depicting an Obatan parrot, demonstrates his technical precision and his ability to capture the texture of feathers through the layered application of ink. The bird is rendered with a focus on anatomical accuracy, while the background remains neutral to ensure the subject remains the primary focus of the composition.\n\nThe print displays the characteristic collaboration between the artist, the carver, and the printer, which defined the Shin-hanga process. Yoshida often travelled extensively, and his observations of nature provided the basis for his work. In this piece, the subtle shading on the parrot's plumage suggests a soft light source, a technique that reflects his background in Western-style oil painting. The inclusion of the Japanese characters and the artist's seal provides context regarding the production and the specific series to which this work belongs.\n\nThe composition is balanced, with the parrot perched on a dark, horizontal branch that provides a visual anchor for the vertical orientation of the bird. The muted tones of the background contrast with the pale, creamy feathers of the parrot, creating a sense of quiet observation. This print is an example of Yoshida's approach to natural history subjects, where he combined traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern, observational perspective. The work is printed on high-quality paper, preserving the fine lines and the delicate colour transitions that are essential to the visual impact of the original woodblock.\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-pair-of-pheasants-in-the-snow-ohara-koson\" 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 Pair of Pheasants in the Snow - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fireflies-at-tennoji-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;\"\u003eFireflies at Tennoji - Kobayashi Kiyochika — Kobayashi Kiyochika\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Yoshida","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965859504463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965863567695,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965863600463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965863633231,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57965863665999,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Obatan-Parrot_Poster_CompositorV1_1781746213988.jpg?v=1781749978","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/obatan-parrot-hiroshi-yoshida","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}