{"product_id":"roses-kashosai-shunsen","title":"Roses - Kashosai Shunsen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print by Kashosai Shunsen featuring rose blossoms arranged across a horizontal composition with soft peach and green tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kashosai Shunsen presents a delicate study of rose blossoms. The composition follows the aesthetic traditions of the Ukiyo-e school, where natural subjects are rendered with a focus on line and balance. The artist arranges the thorny stems across the horizontal plane, allowing the flowers to occupy the upper left and lower right quadrants. This creates a sense of movement and organic growth, rather than a static arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft peach tones for the petals and muted green for the foliage. The paper background retains a warm, aged quality, which complements the subtle ink work. Shunsen employs a calligraphic approach to the stems, using thin, precise lines to suggest the texture of the wood and the sharpness of the thorns. The leaves are filled with flat colour, a technique common in Japanese printmaking to maintain clarity and decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashosai Shunsen, active during the mid-19th century, produced works that often featured birds and flowers, known as kacho-ga. These prints were intended for appreciation in domestic settings, often appearing in surimono or as part of larger series. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, where each colour block is aligned to create a clean, finished image. The absence of heavy shading or perspective allows the viewer to focus on the form of the roses themselves. This piece offers a quiet observation of nature, stripped of unnecessary detail, and presented with the technical discipline characteristic of the period. It is a fine example of how traditional Japanese printmakers approached botanical subjects, balancing observation with a decorative sensibility that remains effective in contemporary interiors.\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\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" 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 Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kashösai Shunsen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032730370383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033198166351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033198199119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033198231887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033198264655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033198297423,"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":59033198330191,"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":59033198362959,"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":59033198395727,"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":59033198428495,"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":59033198461263,"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":59033198494031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Roses_Poster_CompositorV1_1791348635228.jpg?v=1791351930","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/roses-kashosai-shunsen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}