{"product_id":"pair-of-kadomatsu-pine-decorations-kubo-shunman","title":"Pair of Kadomatsu (pine decorations) - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate surimono woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, featuring traditional New Year pine decorations and elegant Japanese calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman depicts a pair of kadomatsu, the traditional Japanese pine decorations placed at entrances during the New Year period. As a surimono, this work belongs to a genre of privately commissioned prints, often produced for members of poetry circles. These prints are characterised by their high production quality, use of expensive pigments, and the inclusion of kyoka, or comic verse, which is visible here in the elegant calligraphy surrounding the central motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunman was a master of the surimono format. His approach here is understated, focusing on the symbolic nature of the pine branches. The kadomatsu represent longevity and the welcoming of ancestral spirits. The artist employs a delicate touch, using soft green tones for the needles and subtle shading to suggest the presence of the decorations against a neutral background. The composition is balanced, allowing the text to interact with the visual elements rather than dominating them. The inclusion of a small insect or creature near the base of the right pine adds a layer of quiet observation, common in the naturalistic tendencies of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints were not intended for mass distribution. They were exchanged among friends and associates as tokens of appreciation, often celebrating specific occasions or seasonal changes. This print reflects the refined aesthetic of the Edo period, where the appreciation of poetry and visual art were closely linked. The paper quality and the precision of the printing process indicate that this was a work intended for a discerning audience. By focusing on a singular, culturally specific subject, Shunman captures a moment of seasonal transition with restraint and technical skill. The print remains a clear example of the collaborative nature of Japanese print culture, where the artist, poet, and printer worked in concert to produce a unified object of beauty.\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\/frolicking-figures-and-animals-kawanabe-kyosai\" 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;\"\u003eFrolicking Figures and Animals - Kawanabe Kyōsai — Kawanabe Kyōsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972359524687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972419621199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972419653967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58972419686735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58972419719503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58972419752271,"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":58972419785039,"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":58972419817807,"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":58972419850575,"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":58972419883343,"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":58972419916111,"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":58972419948879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pair-of-Kadomatsu-pine-decorations-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790845551627.jpg?v=1790846618","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-kadomatsu-pine-decorations-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}