{"product_id":"plum-tree-and-waterfowl-kano-masanobu","title":"Plum Tree and Waterfowl - Kano Masanobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Muromachi period composition by Kano Masanobu, featuring a flowering plum tree above two waterfowl on water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKano Masanobu, the founder of the Kano school, occupies a specific position in the history of Japanese painting. This work, Plum Tree and Waterfowl, reflects the aesthetic principles of the Muromachi period, where Chinese ink wash traditions merged with indigenous Japanese sensibilities. The composition relies on the contrast between the gnarled, textured branches of the plum tree and the smooth, serene forms of the waterfowl floating below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum tree, rendered with careful attention to the rugged bark and delicate blossoms, occupies the upper left quadrant. Its branches extend across the negative space, creating a sense of balance typical of the period. Below, two waterfowl glide across the water, their forms simplified and elegant. The artist uses subtle washes to suggest the movement of the water, indicated by fine, rhythmic lines that ripple outward from the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official painter to the Ashikaga shogunate, Masanobu developed a style that favoured clarity and technical precision. This piece demonstrates the transition from the looser, more spontaneous ink wash styles of earlier Zen-influenced painters toward the more structured, decorative approach that would define the Kano school for centuries. The use of colour is restrained, allowing the ink work to define the forms. The silk support provides a soft, warm ground that unifies the composition. This print captures the original tonal qualities of the silk, preserving the quiet atmosphere of the scene. It is an example of the early Kano aesthetic, where the observation of nature is filtered through a formal, disciplined technique.\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-four-accomplishments-kano-shoei\" 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 Four Accomplishments - Kano Shōei — Kanō Shōei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/prunus-kano-eino\" 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;\"\u003ePrunus - Kano Einō — Kanō Einō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kano Masanobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970703954255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970736918863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58970736951631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58970736984399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58970737017167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58970737049935,"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":58970737082703,"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":58970737115471,"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":58970737148239,"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":58970737181007,"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":58970737213775,"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":58970737246543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plum-Tree-and-Waterfowl_Poster_CompositorV1_1790814800907.jpg?v=1790816082","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/plum-tree-and-waterfowl-kano-masanobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}