{"product_id":"poem-by-the-monk-sosei-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Poem by the Monk Sosei - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, featuring two figures and a poem by the monk Sosei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts two figures in a refined, atmospheric setting. Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. The print features the delicate, slender figures characteristic of his work during the mid-Edo period. The figures are positioned near a large, vermilion pillar, which provides a strong vertical element against the softer, muted tones of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene incorporates a poem by the monk Sosei, written in elegant calligraphy at the top of the composition. This integration of text and image is a hallmark of the literary traditions often referenced in Ukiyo-e prints. The figures hold umbrellas, suggesting a moment of quiet observation or travel. The background includes a simplified architectural form and a flowering tree, rendered with minimal detail to maintain the focus on the human subjects. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft pinks, greys, and the bold red of the pillar to create visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's approach to composition often prioritised a sense of grace and lyrical quality. The figures appear weightless, their garments draped in a way that suggests movement despite their static poses. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, with clean lines and carefully registered colour blocks. This work offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the period, where the intersection of poetry, fashion, and nature formed the basis of artistic expression. The print is a representative example of the refined style that defined Harunobu's career, reflecting the cultural interests of the urban population in Edo-period Japan.\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\/two-actors-from-the-series-musical-program-of-true-love-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eTwo actors, from the series Musical Program of True Love by Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/mrs-to-isoda-koryusai\" 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;\"\u003eMrs. Tō by Isoda Koryūsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/collections\/suzuki-harunobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Suzuki Harunobu →\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":59474682577231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474689294671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59474689327439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59474689360207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59474689392975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59474689425743,"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":59474689458511,"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":59474689491279,"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":59474689524047,"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":59474689556815,"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":59474689589583,"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":59474689622351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poem-by-the-Monk-Sosei_Poster_CompositorV1_1794400223815.jpg?v=1794442654","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/poem-by-the-monk-sosei-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}