{"product_id":"paulownias-and-chrysanthemums-sakai-hoitsu","title":"Paulownias and Chrysanthemums - Sakai Hōitsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA two-panel screen design by Sakai Hōitsu, featuring paulownia branches and chrysanthemums set against a gold leaf background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakai Hōitsu, a central figure of the Edo period Rinpa school, produced this work on a two-panel folding screen. The composition features a gnarled paulownia tree extending across the upper register, its branches laden with blue blossoms. Below, clusters of white and yellow chrysanthemums emerge from a green embankment, positioned alongside a stylised, flowing stream rendered in deep blue pigment. The background consists of gold leaf, which provides a reflective surface that interacts with the ambient light of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHōitsu was known for his revival of the Rinpa style, originally established by Tawaraya Sōtatsu and Ogata Kōrin. His approach combines decorative sensibilities with a keen observation of seasonal flora. The contrast between the metallic gold ground and the organic forms of the plants creates a sense of spatial ambiguity, a hallmark of the Rinpa aesthetic. The stream, depicted with rhythmic, swirling lines, guides the viewer's eye across the surface of the screen, connecting the disparate botanical elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the precise brushwork and colour application of the original screen. The paulownia leaves are painted with varied tones of green, while the chrysanthemums display a delicate layering of petals. The work reflects the Japanese appreciation for the changing seasons, specifically the transition between summer and autumn. By placing these plants against a gold background, Hōitsu elevates the subject matter, transforming a natural scene into a formalised, decorative arrangement. 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