{"product_id":"plum-branch-with-oil-lamp-shibata-zeshin","title":"Plum Branch with Oil Lamp - Shibata Zeshin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined lacquer painting by Shibata Zeshin, featuring a delicate plum branch beside a traditional oil lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShibata Zeshin occupies a unique position in the history of Japanese art. He was a master of lacquerware and a painter of exceptional technical skill. This work, from his series of lacquer paintings, demonstrates his ability to manipulate the viscous, challenging medium of urushi on paper. The composition is sparse, focusing on the juxtaposition between the man-made object and the natural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil lamp, rendered in deep, dark tones, provides a solid anchor for the composition. Its verticality contrasts with the organic, sweeping curve of the plum branch. Zeshin uses the properties of lacquer to create subtle variations in texture and sheen, which are difficult to achieve with traditional ink or pigment. The plum blossoms, symbols of resilience in Japanese culture, are depicted with delicate precision. They appear to emerge from behind the lamp, creating a sense of depth despite the minimalist background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeshin was known for his innovative approach to traditional crafts. He often experimented with materials, applying lacquer techniques to surfaces that were not typically associated with the medium. This piece reflects his mastery of balance and restraint. The smoke rising from the lamp adds a transient, atmospheric quality to the scene, suggesting the passage of time. The work is a study in quiet observation, where the artist captures a fleeting moment with deliberate, controlled strokes. His signature and seal are present on the left, confirming the authenticity of this refined example of his late-period output. The use of negative space allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the contrast between the rigid structure of the lamp and the fluid, natural growth of the plum branch.\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\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-on-the-chikugo-river-yoshida-hiroshi\" 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;\"\u003eEvening on the Chikugo River - Yoshida Hiroshi — Yoshida Hiroshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shibata Zeshin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722334212431,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722344010063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58722344042831,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722344075599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722344108367,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722344141135,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722344173903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722344206671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722344239439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58722344272207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58722344304975,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58722344337743,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plum-Branch-with-Oil-Lamp_Poster_CompositorV1_1788947438718.jpg?v=1788947911","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/plum-branch-with-oil-lamp-shibata-zeshin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}