{"product_id":"the-poet-mibu-no-tadamine-iwasa-matabei","title":"The Poet Mibu no Tadamine - Iwasa Matabei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of the poet Mibu no Tadamine, rendered in the traditional Yamato-e style by the influential Japanese artist Iwasa Matabei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the Heian-period poet Mibu no Tadamine, one of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals. Attributed to Iwasa Matabei, a figure associated with the transition from the Momoyama to the early Edo period, the piece reflects the artist's distinct approach to the traditional Yamato-e style. Matabei is often credited with developing the Ukiyo-e aesthetic, yet his work here remains firmly grounded in classical portraiture traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poet is shown in a seated posture, wearing formal court attire. His robes are rendered with subtle blue and gold tones, featuring a checked pattern on the lower garments. The figure is positioned centrally, surrounded by calligraphic inscriptions of his poetry. The brushwork is precise, capturing the facial features with a degree of individual characterisation that distinguishes Matabei's portraits from more stylised predecessors. The surrounding border displays a geometric pattern, providing a structured frame for the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatabei's style is characterised by a blend of classical Japanese themes and a more direct, observational approach to human form. This album leaf is part of a larger series documenting these historical literary figures. The paper shows signs of age, with a warm, muted tone that complements the ink and pigment. The composition is balanced, allowing the text and the figure to occupy the space without competing for attention. This print offers a view into the artistic output of a period where courtly traditions were being reinterpreted for a changing society. It serves as a record of the intersection between classical literature and visual art in seventeenth-century 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\/sarutahiko-from-the-cave-door-of-spring-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;\"\u003eSarutahiko from The Cave Door of Spring - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/minazuki-june-katsukawa-shunsen\" 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;\"\u003eMinazuki (June) - Katsukawa Shunsen — Katsukawa Shunsen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Iwasa Matabē","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798019445071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798074462543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58798074495311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58798074528079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58798074560847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58798074593615,"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":58798074626383,"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":58798074659151,"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":58798074691919,"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":58798074724687,"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":58798074757455,"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":58798074790223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Poet-Mibu-no-Tadamine_Poster_CompositorV1_1789577926870.jpg?v=1789578288","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-poet-mibu-no-tadamine-iwasa-matabei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}