{"product_id":"sparklers-on-summer-evening-shiokawa-bunrin","title":"Sparklers on Summer Evening - Shiokawa Bunrin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate ink and colour painting on silk depicting a ceramic jar with lit sparklers and a traditional fan, capturing the quiet atmosphere of a summer evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiokawa Bunrin, a prominent figure of the Kyoto-based Maruyama-Shijo school, captures a quiet, ephemeral moment in this hanging scroll. The composition focuses on a simple ceramic jar containing lit sparklers, accompanied by a traditional uchiwa fan resting on the ground. The scene evokes the atmosphere of a Japanese summer evening, where the cooling air is punctuated by the brief, glowing trails of light from the handheld fireworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunrin employs a subtle gradation of ink tones to suggest the dim light of dusk. The background fades from a lighter upper register to a darker lower section, grounding the objects in a soft, ambient gloom. The sparklers themselves are rendered with delicate, precise strokes, their faint smoke drifting upwards in the still air. The uchiwa fan, a common accessory for summer heat, provides a horizontal counterpoint to the verticality of the jar and the glowing embers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the artist's interest in naturalistic observation, a hallmark of the Shijo style. Rather than relying on rigid, traditional iconography, Bunrin observes the domestic details of daily life with a refined, understated sensibility. The silk support adds a gentle texture to the ink washes, softening the edges of the forms and contributing to the overall sense of transience. The inclusion of the fan and the sparklers creates a narrative of seasonal leisure, inviting the viewer to pause and consider the fleeting nature of the summer season. The work remains a fine example of late Edo and early Meiji period aesthetics, where the focus shifted towards capturing the quiet beauty found in ordinary objects and seasonal customs.\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\/women-beside-a-stream-chasing-fireflies-chobunsai-eishi\" 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;\"\u003eWomen Beside a Stream Chasing Fireflies - Chōbunsai Eishi — Chōbunsai Eishi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shiokawa Bunrin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760706261327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760724644175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760724676943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760724709711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760724742479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760724775247,"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":58760724808015,"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":58760724840783,"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":58760724873551,"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":58760724906319,"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":58760724939087,"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":58760724971855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sparklers-on-Summer-Evening_Poster_CompositorV1_1789257249793.jpg?v=1789257645","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/sparklers-on-summer-evening-shiokawa-bunrin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}