{"product_id":"young-nobleman-and-carpenter-kubo-shunman","title":"Young Nobleman and Carpenter - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, depicting a nobleman and a carpenter, reflecting the sophisticated literary culture of Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman belongs to the genre of surimono, a form of privately commissioned, limited-edition print often exchanged among members of poetry circles. Shunman was a central figure in the development of these refined works, which were produced with high-quality paper and sophisticated printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a young nobleman standing in formal court attire, adorned with a patterned robe, while a carpenter kneels before him, engaged in his craft. The interaction is quiet and restrained, characteristic of the understated elegance favoured by the literati who commissioned such prints. The inclusion of calligraphic text, which likely contains kyoka poetry, integrates the visual image with the literary pursuits of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunman employs a delicate line quality, focusing on the subtle textures of the garments and the precise rendering of the carpenter's tools. The palette is restrained, relying on soft tones that allow the negative space of the paper to define the composition. Unlike the mass-produced commercial prints of the era, this work reflects the specific tastes of an educated elite. The figures are rendered with a degree of stylisation that prioritises grace and social distinction over anatomical realism. The print serves as a record of the cultural exchange between different social strata, framed through the lens of artistic patronage and poetic tradition. The absence of heavy background detail directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the two figures, capturing a moment of professional service within a courtly setting.\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":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721325318479,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721371881807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721371914575,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721371947343,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721371980111,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721372012879,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721372045647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721372078415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721372111183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721372143951,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721372176719,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721372209487,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Young-Nobleman-and-Carpenter_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943275161.jpg?v=1788943846","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/young-nobleman-and-carpenter-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}