{"product_id":"pekingese-hokusai-school","title":"Pekingese - Hokusai School","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate ink wash study of a Pekingese dog, executed in the traditional style of the Hokusai school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ink wash study captures a Pekingese dog with the characteristic economy of line associated with the Hokusai school. The artist employs varying densities of ink to define the texture of the animal's coat, contrasting the soft, fluffy fur around the head and neck with the more controlled, sweeping strokes of the tail. The dog is positioned in a seated posture, its gaze directed downwards, creating a sense of quiet observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside the animal, a small sprig of chrysanthemum is rendered with minimal brushwork. This inclusion provides a sense of scale and grounds the subject within the natural world, a common motif in Japanese art of the Edo period. The composition is sparse, prioritising the negative space of the paper to draw attention to the form of the dog. The brushwork is fluid, demonstrating the technical proficiency expected of artists working within the tradition established by Katsushika Hokusai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch studies were often produced as preparatory sketches or as part of an artist's model book, intended to provide reference material for larger compositions. The focus here is on the observation of form and movement rather than a highly finished narrative scene. The monochrome palette relies on the subtle graduation of grey tones, from the deep black of the ink used for the floral elements to the lighter, diluted washes that define the dog's features. This print offers a glimpse into the observational practices of nineteenth-century Japanese artists, where the study of domestic animals was treated with the same attention to detail as more traditional subjects.\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\/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=\"\/sv\/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":"Hokusai School","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032590418255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032594841935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032594874703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59032594907471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59032594940239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59032594973007,"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":59032595005775,"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":59032595038543,"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":59032595071311,"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":59032595104079,"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":59032595136847,"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":59032595169615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pekingese_Poster_CompositorV1_1791346883722.jpg?v=1791348362","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/pekingese-hokusai-school","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}