{"title":"Kikuchi Yosai","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"eaves-decorated-with-irises-for-the-tango-festival-kikuchi-yosai","title":"Eaves Decorated with Irises for the Tango Festival - Kikuchi Yōsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist ink and wash painting by Kikuchi Yōsai depicting iris leaves hung under a thatched roof for the traditional Tango festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Kikuchi Yōsai captures a specific cultural moment associated with the Tango no Sekku, or Boys' Day festival. Traditionally, households would decorate their eaves with iris leaves to ward off misfortune and promote health. The artist employs a minimalist approach, focusing on the architectural detail of a thatched roof corner and the subtle placement of iris foliage beneath the eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikuchi Yōsai, known for his historical paintings and his work on the Zenken Kojitsu, demonstrates here a mastery of the wash technique. The ink application is restrained, allowing the silk support to provide the primary tone of the composition. The brushwork is deliberate, with the vertical post providing a structural anchor against the diagonal sweep of the roof. The irises are rendered with soft, muted tones, suggesting their presence rather than detailing every petal. This economy of form is characteristic of the literati style, where the suggestion of a subject is often more powerful than a literal depiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy isolating this small architectural detail, the artist invites the viewer to consider the quiet preparations for a seasonal celebration. The composition avoids clutter, relying on negative space to create a sense of atmosphere. The work functions as a visual shorthand for the festival, evoking the scent of the leaves and the quiet anticipation of the day. It is a study in restraint, reflecting the aesthetic values of the period where simplicity and allusion were highly regarded. The print captures the original texture of the silk and the delicate ink gradations, preserving the quietude of the original hanging scroll.\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=\"\/products\/first-tea-gathering-of-the-new-year-ryuryukyo-shinsai\" 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;\"\u003eFirst Tea Gathering of the New Year - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai — Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/courtesan-writing-a-letter-kaigetsudo-doshin\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan Writing a Letter - Kaigetsudō Doshin — Kaigetsudō Doshin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kikuchi Yōsai","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033177063759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033209307471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033209340239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033209373007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033209405775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033209438543,"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":59033209471311,"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":59033209504079,"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":59033209536847,"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":59033209569615,"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":59033209602383,"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":59033209635151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eaves-Decorated-with-Irises-for-the-Tango-Festival_Poster_CompositorV1_1791352772991.jpg?v=1791357817"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/kikuchi-yosai.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}