{"product_id":"the-legendary-empress-jingu-kosai-hokushin","title":"The Legendary Empress Jingū - Kōsai Hokushin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese hanging scroll depicting the legendary Empress Jingū with her attendants, rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll depicts the semi-mythical Empress Jingū, a figure from Japanese history traditionally credited with leading an expedition to the Korean peninsula. Kōsai Hokushin presents the Empress in a commanding posture, standing with a bow in hand, which signifies her martial authority and legendary status as a warrior-ruler. She is accompanied by two figures: a woman seated to her left, who holds an infant, and an elderly man seated in the foreground. The man, likely representing the statesman Takenouchi no Sukune, wears traditional armour and holds a fan, providing a contrast to the Empress in both age and attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of Japanese scroll painting, where figures are arranged against a neutral, unadorned background to focus attention on their roles and identities. The artist employs a refined line quality, particularly in the rendering of the Empress's robes and the delicate facial features of the figures. The colour palette remains restrained, using soft tones that have aged gracefully on the silk support. The inclusion of the infant, often identified as the future Emperor Ōjin, links the narrative to the imperial lineage and the foundational myths of the Japanese state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōsai Hokushin, an artist associated with the Ukiyo-e tradition, demonstrates a clear command of historical iconography. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, allowing the narrative elements to communicate the status of the subjects. The mounting of the scroll, featuring a patterned textile border, frames the central image and maintains the aesthetic balance typical of Edo-period hanging scrolls. This piece offers a window into the cultural fascination with historical and legendary figures that persisted throughout the nineteenth century in Japan.\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\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kōsai Hokushin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59034124157263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59034344063311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59034344096079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59034344128847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59034344161615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59034344194383,"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":59034344227151,"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":59034344259919,"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":59034344292687,"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":59034344325455,"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":59034344358223,"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":59034344390991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Legendary-Empress-Jing-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791364781464.jpg?v=1791365654","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-legendary-empress-jingu-kosai-hokushin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}