{"title":"Nishimura Shigenaga","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kinko-riding-a-carp-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"Kinko Riding a Carp - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicting the immortal Kinko riding a giant carp through stylised waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the legendary Chinese immortal Kinko, also known as Qin Gao, riding a giant carp across turbulent waters. Shigenaga, a significant figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, employs a distinct graphic style that balances narrative detail with the decorative conventions of the Edo period. The composition focuses on the figure of Kinko, who sits calmly upon the back of the fish while reading a scroll, a gesture that contrasts with the swirling, stylised waves surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical characteristics of early Japanese woodblock production, including the use of bold, calligraphic outlines and a limited colour palette. The artist uses hand-applied colour washes, a common practice for prints of this era before the full development of nishiki-e, or full-colour printing. The treatment of the water is particularly notable, with repetitive, rhythmic lines creating a sense of motion that frames the central subject. The inclusion of the dragon-like scales on the carp and the patterned robes of the immortal reflects the period's interest in mythological themes and the integration of Chinese folklore into Japanese visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was an influential teacher, and his work helped shape the aesthetic direction of the Ukiyo-e school. This piece captures the blend of fantasy and human activity typical of the genre, presenting a moment of quiet study amidst a chaotic environment. The print serves as an example of the early eighteenth-century approach to figure composition, where the subject is integrated into a highly structured, graphic environment. The work remains a clear representation of the technical and thematic concerns of the time, focusing on the clarity of line and the balance of the pictorial space.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fukuroi-kites-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;\"\u003eFukuroi: Kites - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644717666639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644803060047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644803092815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58644803125583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58644803158351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58644803191119,"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":58644803223887,"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":58644803256655,"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":58644803289423,"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":58644803322191,"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":58644803354959,"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":58644803387727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kinko-Riding-a-Carp_Poster_CompositorV1_1788353692380.jpg?v=1788354138"},{"product_id":"lustration-and-first-seven-steps-of-the-buddha-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"Lustration and First Seven Steps of the Buddha - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicting the birth of the Buddha, featuring dragons and ritual figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the birth of the Buddha, a narrative scene common in Buddhist iconography. Shigenaga, a master of the early Ukiyo-e period, was known for his technical skill in printmaking and his influence on later artists such as Harunobu. The composition centres on the infant Buddha standing upon a lotus flower, receiving a ritual lustration from two dragons positioned above. The dragons, rendered with fluid, calligraphic lines, coil through clouds that frame the upper portion of the print. Below, figures in traditional attire observe the event, their postures and expressions conveying a sense of reverence and ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the early development of the Ukiyo-e style, which often drew upon religious and historical subject matter before shifting toward the depictions of urban life and theatre that defined the genre in later decades. The use of line is precise, characteristic of the period's focus on clarity and narrative legibility. The arrangement of the figures creates a balanced, hierarchical structure, with the divine infant positioned at the vertical axis. The inclusion of text within the borders provides context for the scene, a common feature in prints intended for devotional or educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of the mid-Edo period, this print offers insight into the visual culture of 18th-century Japan. The monochromatic nature of the print highlights the artist's reliance on line weight and composition to guide the viewer's eye across the page. The decorative elements, such as the swirling clouds and the lotus base, are balanced by the grounded, human figures in the foreground. This piece represents a specific moment in the evolution of Japanese printmaking, where traditional religious themes were adapted into the accessible format of the woodblock print.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fukuroi-kites-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;\"\u003eFukuroi: Kites - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645055439183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645081129295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645081162063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645081194831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645081227599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645081260367,"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":58645081293135,"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":58645081325903,"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":58645081358671,"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":58645081391439,"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":58645081424207,"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":58645081456975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lustration-and-First-Seven-Steps-of-the-Buddha_Poster_CompositorV1_1788354787897.jpg?v=1788355071"},{"product_id":"actor-sanogawa-ichimatsu-i-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga, portraying the Kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I in a traditional theatrical pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the celebrated Kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I. Shigenaga was a significant figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, operating in Edo during the first half of the eighteenth century. He is known for his technical contributions to the medium, including the refinement of the benizuri-e (rose-printed) technique, which introduced limited colour to the traditional monochrome prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents the actor in a stylised pose, characteristic of the yakusha-e (actor print) genre. The figure wears a kimono adorned with geometric patterns, a visual shorthand often associated with the actor's personal style and stage persona. The inclusion of a bamboo branch and a lantern suggests a specific theatrical scene or a seasonal reference, common in the iconography of the period. The lines are precise and controlled, reflecting the technical demands of early woodblock carving. The limited palette, typical of the era, relies on the contrast between the black ink and the warm, aged paper tones, occasionally accented with soft washes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was an influential teacher, counting masters such as Harunobu among his pupils. His work captures the aesthetic sensibilities of the Edo period, where the theatre provided a primary source of entertainment and fashion. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time, documenting the appearance and mannerisms of a performer who held a central position in the public imagination. The work is a clear example of the transition from early, simpler print forms to the more complex, multi-coloured compositions that would define the later stages of the Ukiyo-e movement.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fukuroi-kites-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;\"\u003eFukuroi: Kites - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645152760143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645213348175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645213380943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645213413711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645213446479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645213479247,"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":58645213512015,"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":58645213544783,"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":58645213577551,"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":58645213610319,"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":58645213643087,"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":58645213675855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-Sanogawa-Ichimatsu-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1788355490360.jpg?v=1788355876"},{"product_id":"actor-sawamura-imazo-i-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"Actor Sawamura Imazō I - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 18th-century Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga, capturing the kabuki actor Sawamura Imazō I in a traditional theatrical pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the kabuki actor Sawamura Imazō I in a characteristic pose. Shigenaga was a significant figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, operating a studio in Edo that influenced many later artists, including Suzuki Harunobu. The work is executed in the style of urushi-e, or lacquer print, where hand-applied pigments and occasionally metallic powders were used to enhance the visual impact of the monochrome ink lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the actor kneeling before a decorative screen, holding a small ceremonial stand. The figure is rendered with the bold, calligraphic outlines typical of the period, prioritising the expressive posture and the specific patterns of the kimono over anatomical realism. The background is simplified, using a geometric grid pattern that provides a sense of interior space without resorting to Western-style perspective. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft greens and muted ochre tones applied to the paper, which has aged to a warm, neutral hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga is known for his technical experimentation, and this print reflects his interest in the theatrical culture of the mid-Edo period. The actor is identifiable by his posture and the specific crests on his costume, which were essential for audiences to recognise their favourite performers. The print captures the ephemeral nature of the kabuki stage, translating the energy of a live performance into a static, graphic format. As a piece of historical documentation, it offers insight into the fashion and aesthetic preferences of the 18th-century urban population in Japan. 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Shigenaga, a teacher to several prominent artists of the period, was known for his experimentation with perspective and his contribution to the development of the Ukiyo-e genre in Edo-period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features an adult figure, likely a mother or attendant, holding a small, spherical fishbowl aloft. A young child stands below, arms raised in anticipation, reaching towards the vessel. The figures are adorned in patterned robes, with the artist employing a variety of motifs that reflect the fashion and aesthetic sensibilities of the time. The lines are precise and calligraphic, characteristic of the early eighteenth-century printmaking tradition. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft ochres, muted reds, and black ink to define the forms against a neutral paper background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga often incorporated text into his designs, as seen here with the calligraphic elements integrated into the composition. These prints were produced for a growing urban audience, offering glimpses into both the idealised and everyday lives of the people of Edo. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to balance decorative pattern with human gesture. The focus remains on the interaction between the two figures, creating a sense of quiet narrative. As an example of early Ukiyo-e, this print provides insight into the technical and stylistic foundations that would later inform the more widely recognised full-colour prints of the late eighteenth century. The work is a study in balance, where the weight of the adult figure is offset by the dynamic, upward reach of the child, creating a harmonious visual rhythm.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645481423183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645512061263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645512094031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645512126799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645512159567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645512192335,"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":58645512225103,"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":58645512257871,"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":58645512290639,"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":58645512323407,"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":58645512356175,"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":58645512388943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Child-Reaching-for-a-Fishbowl_Poster_CompositorV1_1788356584052.jpg?v=1788356758"},{"product_id":"the-actor-arashi-wakano-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"The Actor Arashi Wakano - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga, depicting the kabuki actor Arashi Wakano in a decorative kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the kabuki actor Arashi Wakano. Shigenaga was a significant figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, operating a studio in Edo that produced numerous prints of actors and famous beauties. His work often utilised the benizuri-e technique, a form of early colour printing that relied on a limited palette of pink and green pigments applied to the monochrome base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the actor standing beneath a large, open umbrella, framed by flowering plum branches. The figure wears a kimono decorated with a series of smaller, framed portraits, a stylistic choice that adds a layer of visual complexity to the garment. The actor's pose is graceful, with a slight tilt of the head that suggests a moment of performance or a staged portrait. The lines are precise and calligraphic, characteristic of the early eighteenth-century style, which prioritised clarity of form over the atmospheric depth seen in later periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was known for his influence on younger artists, including Suzuki Harunobu, who would later refine the multi-block printing process. This print captures the aesthetic of the period, where the focus remained on the stylised representation of the human form and the decorative potential of textiles. The muted colour palette, aged by time, provides a soft quality to the paper, allowing the black ink outlines to define the subject clearly. The inclusion of the artist's signature and seal confirms the authenticity of the work, placing it within the broader context of Edo-period print culture. This piece offers a view into the theatrical world of the eighteenth century, where actors were celebrated as icons of popular culture, their likenesses captured in these accessible, mass-produced images.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fukuroi-kites-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;\"\u003eFukuroi: Kites - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645596078415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645606400335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645606433103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645606465871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645606498639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645606531407,"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":58645606564175,"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":58645606596943,"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":58645606629711,"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":58645606662479,"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":58645606695247,"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":58645606728015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Actor-Arashi-Wakano_Poster_CompositorV1_1788357022447.jpg?v=1788357403"},{"product_id":"a-young-lady-in-a-garden-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"A Young Lady in a Garden - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga, featuring a young woman in a winter garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts a young woman standing in a garden setting, likely during the winter months given the presence of plum blossoms and snow-covered bamboo. Shigenaga was a significant figure in the early development of ukiyo-e, known for his contributions to the technical progression of the medium, including the use of lacquer-like ink applications known as urushi-e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of the period, focusing on the figure of the woman whose kimono features a pattern of pine and bamboo. These motifs are traditional symbols of longevity and resilience in Japanese art. The artist employs a delicate line quality to define the folds of the garment and the facial features of the subject. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft ochres, muted reds, and black ink to create a balanced visual experience. The background is simplified, using a fence and a flowering plum tree to establish a sense of place without overwhelming the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was a mentor to several later masters of the genre, and his work reflects the transition from early monochrome prints to the more complex, multi-coloured formats that would define the later Edo period. This print demonstrates the characteristic flat perspective and emphasis on decorative line work common to the era. The paper shows signs of age, which adds to the historical character of the piece. As a fine art print, this reproduction captures the subtle textures of the original woodblock process, allowing for a clear view of the artist's draftsmanship and the stylistic choices that defined his career in eighteenth-century Edo.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645756379471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645848949071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645848981839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645849014607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645849047375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645849080143,"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":58645849112911,"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":58645849145679,"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":58645849178447,"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":58645849211215,"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":58645849243983,"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":58645849276751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Young-Lady-in-a-Garden_Poster_CompositorV1_1788357694851.jpg?v=1788357847"},{"product_id":"the-korean-ambassador-on-his-way-to-the-capital-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"The Korean Ambassador on His Way to the Capital - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicting the formal procession of a Korean diplomatic mission to Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts a procession of the Korean diplomatic mission as it travels toward Edo. During the Edo period, these missions were significant diplomatic events, and their arrival in Japan generated considerable public interest. Shigenaga, a teacher of the famous Harunobu, was a key figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, particularly in the refinement of the benizuri-e (rose-printed) technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is arranged horizontally, typical of narrative scrolls or wide-format prints of the era. The figures are depicted in a rhythmic, linear fashion, moving across the frame. The ambassador is shown seated in a palanquin, sheltered by a large parasol, while attendants and musicians accompany the group on foot and horseback. The artist employs a flattened perspective, focusing on the decorative patterns of the garments and the uniformity of the procession. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft greens, muted ochres, and the stark black of the ink lines to define the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was known for his experimentation with perspective and his ability to capture contemporary events with a sense of order and clarity. This work provides a glimpse into the formalised nature of international relations in eighteenth-century Japan. The print demonstrates the artist's skill in balancing individual characterisation with the requirements of a group scene. The drapery of the robes and the specific headgear worn by the Korean officials are rendered with attention to detail, reflecting the historical reality of these diplomatic visits. As an early example of the genre, it captures the curiosity of the Japanese public regarding foreign visitors, presenting the scene with a sense of measured observation rather than dramatic flair.\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\/a-boat-upon-the-waters-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eA Boat upon the Waters - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fukuroi-kites-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;\"\u003eFukuroi: Kites - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645858779471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645883781455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645883814223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58645883846991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58645883879759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58645883912527,"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":58645883945295,"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":58645883978063,"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":58645884010831,"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":58645884043599,"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":58645884076367,"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":58645884109135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Korean-Ambassador-on-His-Way-to-the-Capital_Poster_CompositorV1_1788357616946.jpg?v=1788358350"},{"product_id":"the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-i-with-drawn-sword-and-helmet-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I with Drawn Sword and Helmet - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga, depicting the kabuki actor Segawa Kikunojo I in a dramatic theatrical pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the kabuki actor Segawa Kikunojo I in a dramatic pose. Shigenaga was a significant figure in the development of the Ukiyo-e genre, operating during the early eighteenth century in Edo. He is known for his contributions to the evolution of print techniques, including the use of hand-applied pigments to create the urushi-e, or lacquer-style, effect seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the actor, who is dressed in elaborate theatrical costume. He holds a sword in one hand and a helmet in the other, suggesting a scene from a historical play. The artist employs a calligraphic line quality to define the folds of the kimono and the posture of the figure. The colour palette is restrained, relying on warm ochre tones, black ink, and subtle washes to create visual interest without overwhelming the graphic clarity of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was an influential teacher, and his work helped shape the aesthetic direction of later artists. This print captures the performative nature of the kabuki theatre, which was a primary subject for Ukiyo-e artists of the period. The figure is presented against a plain background, which directs the viewer's attention to the costume details and the actor's expression. The print demonstrates the technical capabilities of the period, where woodblock printing was combined with manual colouring to produce works for a growing urban audience. The inclusion of the artist's seal in the lower corner confirms the attribution to Shigenaga's workshop, which was active in producing prints that documented the popular culture of the time.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58645946827087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58646057779535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58646057812303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58646057845071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58646057877839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58646057910607,"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":58646057943375,"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":58646057976143,"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":58646058008911,"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":58646058041679,"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":58646058074447,"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":58646058107215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Actor-Segawa-Kikunojo-I-with-Drawn-Sword-and-Helmet_Poster_CompositorV1_1788358484308.jpg?v=1788359013"},{"product_id":"the-chinese-sennin-chen-nan-chinnan-nishimura-shigenaga","title":"The Chinese sennin Ch'en Nan (Chinnan) - Nishimura Shigenaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicting the legendary immortal Chinnan summoning a dragon from a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the legendary Chinese sennin, or immortal, Ch'en Nan (known as Chinnan in Japan). Shigenaga was a significant figure in the early development of Ukiyo-e, operating his own publishing house in Edo. His work often explored themes from Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology, which were popular subjects for the urban audience of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition shows Chinnan in a dynamic pose, seated upon a rocky outcrop. He holds a bowl aloft, from which a dragon emerges, rising into the air amidst a series of diagonal lines representing rain or atmospheric energy. The figure is rendered with bold, calligraphic outlines, a hallmark of Shigenaga's style before the full adoption of polychrome printing. The colour palette is restrained, relying on hand-applied pigments to provide accents of red and ochre against the paper tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenaga was known for his experimentation with perspective and his influence on later masters, including Suzuki Harunobu. This print reflects the transition from the early, monochrome ink prints to the more complex multi-coloured works that would define the later Ukiyo-e period. The cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the subject, while the artist's signature and seal are visible on the left. The work captures the blend of human form and supernatural elements common in the depictions of sennin, who were believed to possess the ability to command natural forces through their spiritual practice. 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