{"product_id":"the-faggot-bearer-kono-bairei","title":"The Faggot Bearer - Kono Bairei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of a figure carrying a bundle of wood, executed in ink on paper by the Japanese master Kono Bairei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Kono Bairei captures a figure carrying a heavy bundle of faggots, rendered with the economy of line characteristic of the Kyoto school of painting during the Meiji period. Bairei, a master of the Maruyama-Shijo style, prioritised direct observation and a fluid, calligraphic approach to form. The composition focuses on the physical exertion of the subject, with the weight of the wood balanced against the posture of the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs varying ink washes to define the volume of the clothing and the texture of the bundle. The lines are deliberate, showing the influence of traditional brush techniques where the speed and pressure of the stroke dictate the final appearance of the image. By omitting a detailed background, Bairei directs the viewer to the silhouette and the structural relationship between the human form and the load being carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch studies were often preparatory or part of a larger collection of sketches documenting daily life. The paper retains a natural, aged tone, which complements the monochrome palette of the ink. This piece offers a glimpse into the observational practices of a nineteenth-century Japanese artist, reflecting a period where traditional techniques met a renewed interest in the depiction of common subjects. The work is an example of Bairei's ability to convey movement and weight through minimal visual information, maintaining a balance between representational accuracy and the expressive potential of the brush.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kōno Bairei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902373892431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902570631503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902570664271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58902570697039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58902570729807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58902570762575,"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":58902570795343,"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":58902570828111,"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":58902570860879,"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":58902570893647,"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":58902570926415,"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":58902570959183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Faggot-Bearer_Poster_CompositorV1_1790583183436.jpg?v=1790586914","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-faggot-bearer-kono-bairei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}