{"title":"Torii Kiyotsune","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"palindromic-poems-kaibunka-osaka-torii-kiyotsune","title":"Palindromic Poems (Kaibunka): Osaka - Torii Kiyotsune","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e triptych by Torii Kiyotsune, featuring three figures and palindromic poetry in a classic bijin-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyotsune belongs to the Ukiyo-e tradition, specifically the genre of bijin-ga, which focuses on depictions of beautiful women. The composition is presented as a triptych, featuring three distinct figures set against a stylised background. Each woman is dressed in traditional kimono, with patterns that reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of the mid-Edo period. The figures are rendered with slender proportions and delicate facial features, typical of the Torii school style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work incorporates calligraphy, specifically palindromic poems known as kaibunka, which are positioned in the upper sections of each panel. These texts add a literary dimension to the visual experience, linking the imagery to the intellectual pursuits of the era. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft earth tones, muted greens, and subtle pinks, which are characteristic of early multi-colour printing techniques before the introduction of more saturated pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual elements such as the tatami mat flooring and the inclusion of small domestic objects, like the incense burner and the writing materials, provide a sense of interior space. The lines are fine and controlled, defining the folds of the garments and the contours of the figures with precision. The background features simplified representations of flowering branches, which serve to frame the subjects without overwhelming the composition. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural intersection of poetry and visual art in eighteenth-century Japan. It demonstrates the technical skill required to align multiple blocks for a cohesive triptych, maintaining balance across the three panels while allowing each figure to retain an individual presence.\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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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":"Torii Kiyotsune","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016067744079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016072200527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59016072233295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59016072266063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59016072298831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59016072331599,"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":59016072364367,"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":59016072397135,"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":59016072429903,"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":59016072462671,"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":59016072495439,"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":59016072528207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Palindromic-Poems-Kaibunka-_-Osaka_Poster_CompositorV1_1791248533048.jpg?v=1791249222"},{"product_id":"twenty-four-instances-of-filial-piety-torii-kiyotsune","title":"Twenty-four Instances of Filial Piety - Torii Kiyotsune","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1774 woodblock-printed book cover by Torii Kiyotsune, featuring traditional Japanese calligraphy and a textured green design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item represents the cover of the 1774 publication titled Twenty-four Instances of Filial Piety (Ehon nijūshi kō). Produced by the artist Torii Kiyotsune, this work belongs to the Ukiyo-e tradition, specifically the genre of ehon, or illustrated books, which were popular during the Edo period in Japan. The cover displays a restrained aesthetic, featuring a textured, dark green paper ground that provides a subtle backdrop for the primary design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side, a vertical paper label contains the title in Japanese calligraphy. The characters are rendered with precision, identifying the subject matter as a collection of moral tales concerning filial piety. Below the title, the artist's name, Torii Kiyotsune, is inscribed, confirming his role in the creation of the illustrations within the volume. A small, modern archival label is affixed to the upper portion of the cover, providing cataloguing information that confirms the date of 1774 and the title of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torii school was well-known for its contributions to kabuki theatre art and printmaking. This specific volume demonstrates the school's capacity for producing didactic literature intended for a broad audience. The physical condition of the cover reflects its age, showing signs of wear that are consistent with historical paper-based objects. The composition is balanced, relying on the contrast between the dark, patterned cover material and the lighter, cream-coloured paper of the title slip. This piece offers a glimpse into the material culture of eighteenth-century Japan, where literature and visual art were integrated to communicate social and ethical values. 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