{"product_id":"daikokuten-from-the-series-the-seven-gods-of-good-luck-in-modern-life-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Daikokuten, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicting a contemporary scene inspired by the deity Daikokuten, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu belongs to the series Tosei Shichi Fukujin, or The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life. Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. This work demonstrates his mastery of the medium through the precise registration of blocks and the subtle application of pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts a contemporary interpretation of Daikokuten, one of the seven gods of fortune. Rather than a traditional religious icon, the figure is presented as a man in everyday attire, carrying a child on his shoulders. The child reaches up to hang a small votive tablet on a pine branch, a common New Year custom. To the right, a woman observes the activity, her posture and kimono design rendered with the characteristic grace associated with Harunobu's figures. The composition balances the domestic narrative with the symbolic elements of the deity, such as the large rice bale upon which the man stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's work is noted for its slender, ethereal figures and the use of soft, muted colour palettes. The print captures a moment of quiet interaction, typical of the ukiyo-e genre, which focused on the floating world of Edo-period urban life. The inclusion of calligraphy at the top of the print provides a poetic context, linking the visual imagery to the cultural practices of the time. The architectural elements, such as the red post and the simple wooden stand, provide a sense of space without relying on Western-style perspective. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values of mid-eighteenth-century Japan, where classical themes were frequently reimagined through the lens of contemporary fashion and social 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=\"\/sv\/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\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/frolicking-figures-and-animals-kawanabe-kyosai\" 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;\"\u003eFrolicking Figures and Animals - Kawanabe Kyōsai — Kawanabe Kyōsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58925472285007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58925522157903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58925522190671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58925522223439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58925522256207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58925522288975,"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":58925522321743,"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":58925522354511,"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":58925522387279,"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":58925522420047,"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":58925522452815,"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":58925522485583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daikokuten-from-the-series-The-Seven-Gods-of-Good-Luck-in-Modern-Life_Poster_CompositorV1_1790698066791.jpg?v=1790698770","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/daikokuten-from-the-series-the-seven-gods-of-good-luck-in-modern-life-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}