{"title":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cherry-tree-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Cherry Tree - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting a cherry tree in bloom, featuring a contrast between dark, textured bark and delicate pale flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKobayashi Kiyochika occupies a distinct position in the history of Japanese printmaking. Active during the Meiji period, he integrated Western artistic techniques, such as the use of light and shadow, into the traditional woodblock medium. This print captures a cherry tree in bloom, rendered with a focus on the atmospheric quality of the scene. The composition is dominated by the textured, dark trunk of the tree, which provides a heavy contrast to the delicate, pale blossoms scattered across the branches.\n\nKiyochika moved away from the flat, graphic style of earlier ukiyo-e artists. Instead, he employed a more painterly approach, utilising subtle gradations of colour to suggest depth and mood. The background, a muted blue-grey, evokes the quiet stillness of a spring evening. The blossoms appear almost luminous against the dark bark, creating a sense of quiet observation. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy within the image field serves as a formal element, grounding the work in its cultural context while maintaining the balance of the overall design.\n\nThis print demonstrates the artist's interest in light, a hallmark of his work. By focusing on the interplay between the dark, solid form of the tree and the ephemeral nature of the flowers, Kiyochika creates a study of contrast. The print reflects the transition in Japanese art during the late nineteenth century, as artists began to experiment with new ways of representing the natural world. It remains a clear example of his ability to combine traditional craftsmanship with a modern sensibility regarding light and atmosphere.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/monkey-with-her-child-ohara-koson\" 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;\"\u003eMonkey with her child - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/in-a-temple-yard-hiroshi-yoshida\" 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;\"\u003eIn a Temple Yard - Hiroshi Yoshida — Hiroshi Yoshida\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238030414159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238030479695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238030512463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238030610767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238030643535,"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":58238030676303,"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":58238030741839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238030774607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238030807375,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58238030840143,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238030905679,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238030938447,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238031003983,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238031036751,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238031561039,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238031593807,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238031659343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cherry-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521891040.jpg?v=1782522655"},{"product_id":"fireworks-at-ikenohata-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Fireworks at Ikenohata - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA atmospheric woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting a night scene at Ikenohata, featuring silhouetted spectators and glowing fireworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKobayashi Kiyochika produced this woodblock print in 1880, capturing a summer evening scene at Ikenohata near Shinobazu Pond in Tokyo. The composition demonstrates the artist's interest in light and atmosphere, a departure from the traditional flat colour blocks of earlier Ukiyo-e masters. Kiyochika utilised the technique of kosen-ga, or light-ray pictures, to render the subtle interplay between the darkness of the night sky and the artificial illumination provided by paper lanterns and pyrotechnics.\n\nThe foreground features a crowd of spectators rendered as dark silhouettes, their forms obscured by the lack of direct light. This choice directs the viewer's attention toward the middle ground, where figures climb a wooden structure to gain a better vantage point. The fireworks themselves are depicted with soft, vertical trails of light that reflect onto the surface of the water below. The horizontal line of lanterns creates a rhythmic division across the composition, separating the dark sky from the murky depths of the pond.\n\nKiyochika was active during the Meiji period, a time of rapid modernisation in Japan. His work often reflects the changing urban environment of Tokyo, incorporating Western-influenced perspective and shading. By focusing on the ephemeral nature of light, he moved away from the rigid outlines that defined the genre for centuries. This print captures a specific moment of public leisure, documenting the social habits of the era while maintaining a focus on the atmospheric conditions of the night. The muted palette of deep blues and greys allows the warm tones of the fireworks and lanterns to emerge, creating a sense of depth and quiet observation. This work remains a representative example of how traditional printmaking adapted to accommodate new visual interests during the late nineteenth century.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/women-near-a-river-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;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nissaka-travellers-on-a-steep-path-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;\"\u003eNissaka: Travellers on a Steep Path - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238027956559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238028022095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238028054863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238028153167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238028185935,"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":58238028218703,"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":58238028284239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238028317007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238028349775,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58238028382543,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238028448079,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238028480847,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238028546383,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238028579151,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238029103439,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238029136207,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238029201743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fireworks-at-Ikenohata_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522020550.jpg?v=1782522773"},{"product_id":"use-of-electricity-during-the-siege-of-pyongyang-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Use of Electricity during the Siege of Pyongyang - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Meiji-era woodblock triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika, depicting the use of electric searchlights during the 1894 Siege of Pyongyang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts a specific engagement during the First Sino-Japanese War. The scene captures the deployment of an electric searchlight by the Imperial Japanese Army during the assault on Pyongyang in 1894. Kiyochika, who was known for his mastery of light and shadow, employs a dramatic contrast between the dark night sky and the artificial beam of the searchlight as it illuminates the enemy fortifications.\n\nThe composition is divided into three panels, typical of the format used for large-scale war prints of the period. On the left, soldiers operate the searchlight and artillery, their figures silhouetted against the gloom. The central and right panels focus on the beam cutting through the darkness to reveal the explosions occurring at the city walls. The artist uses a muted palette, dominated by deep blues and greys, which allows the warm, glowing oranges of the artillery fire to stand out with clarity. \n\nKiyochika was one of the few artists of the late nineteenth century who successfully integrated Western techniques of light and perspective into the traditional Japanese woodblock medium. This work functions as a visual record of technological modernisation in warfare. It documents the transition from traditional combat methods to the industrialised warfare that defined the late Meiji period. The print serves as a historical document of the era, reflecting the public interest in the progress of the Japanese military campaign. The precision of the light beam and the atmospheric rendering of the night demonstrate the technical skill of the artist in managing complex lighting effects within the constraints of the woodblock printing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237993353551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237993419087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237993451855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237993550159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237993582927,"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":58237993615695,"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":58237993681231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237993713999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237993746767,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237993779535,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237993845071,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237993877839,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237993943375,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237993976143,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237994500431,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237994533199,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237994598735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Use-of-Electricity-during-the-Siege-of-Pyongyang_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521534214.jpg?v=1782527080"},{"product_id":"triumphant-arrival-of-the-emperor-at-shinbashi-station-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Triumphant Arrival of the Emperor at Shinbashi Station - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA historical woodblock triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting the return of Emperor Meiji to Shinbashi Station in 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts the return of Emperor Meiji to Tokyo following the conclusion of the First Sino-Japanese War. The scene is set at the Shinbashi Station, a symbol of the rapid modernisation occurring in Japan during the late nineteenth century. The composition is divided into three panels, showing the arrival of the imperial train, the presence of high-ranking military officials, and the formal reception by court ladies. \n\nKiyochika is recognised for his departure from traditional Ukiyo-e conventions. He incorporated Western techniques, such as light and shadow, to create a sense of atmosphere. The print captures the intersection of traditional Japanese hierarchy and the adoption of Western-style military uniforms and railway technology. The colour palette remains relatively restrained, allowing the focus to remain on the figures and the structural elements of the station. The steam locomotive, emitting a plume of smoke, serves as a marker of industrial progress. \n\nThis work provides a visual record of a specific historical moment, documenting the public display of imperial authority during a period of national expansion. The figures are rendered with a degree of realism that distinguishes this work from the more stylised prints of the Edo period. The architectural lines of the station platform provide a rigid framework for the arrangement of the figures, creating a sense of order and formality. As a historical document, the print offers insight into the visual culture of the Meiji era, reflecting the nation's desire to project strength and modernity to both domestic and international audiences. The print is a fine example of how traditional woodblock printing techniques were adapted to document contemporary events in a changing society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237989486927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237989552463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237989585231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237989683535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237989716303,"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":58237989749071,"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":58237989814607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237989847375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237989880143,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237989912911,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237989978447,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237990011215,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237990076751,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237990109519,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237990633807,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237990666575,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237990732111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triumphant-Arrival-of-the-Emperor-at-Shinbashi-Station_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521533527.jpg?v=1782527128"},{"product_id":"illustration-of-the-empress-visiting-a-field-hospital-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Illustration of the Empress Visiting a Field Hospital - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA historical triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting the Empress Shōken visiting a field hospital during the First Sino-Japanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War, specifically the visit of Empress Shōken to a field hospital in Hiroshima. The work captures the intersection of traditional Japanese aesthetics and the rapid modernisation of the Meiji period. The composition is divided into three panels, showing the Empress in Western-style court dress, accompanied by her attendants, as she observes the care provided to wounded soldiers. \n\nKiyochika, known for his mastery of light and shadow, employs a more restrained palette here, focusing on the contrast between the clinical, white-clad nurses and the formal, dark uniforms of the military personnel. The inclusion of Western-style medical equipment and the architectural details of the hospital interior reflects the era's adoption of European practices. The figures are rendered with a blend of traditional ukiyo-e line work and a newer, more realistic approach to anatomy and perspective that Kiyochika helped popularise. \n\nThis print serves as a record of the state-sanctioned narrative regarding the war effort and the humanitarian role of the Imperial family. The Empress is shown as a figure of grace and compassion, providing comfort to those injured in service. The print is a characteristic example of the war prints (senso-e) produced during this time, which were widely distributed to inform the public and bolster national sentiment. The technical execution, from the delicate patterns on the Empress's gown to the precise rendering of the hospital beds, demonstrates the high standard of woodblock printing maintained by publishers during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237987651919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237987717455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237987750223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237987848527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237987881295,"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":58237987914063,"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":58237987979599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237988012367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237988045135,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237988077903,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237988143439,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237988176207,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237988241743,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237988274511,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237988798799,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237988831567,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237988897103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Illustration-of-the-Empress-Visiting-a-Field-Hospital_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521651448.jpg?v=1782527169"},{"product_id":"illustration-of-the-empress-visiting-the-general-staff-headquarters-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Illustration of the Empress Visiting the General Staff Headquarters - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Meiji-era triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting the Empress Shōken visiting the General Staff Headquarters to provide medical supplies during the Sino-Japanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts a formal scene during the First Sino-Japanese War. The Empress Shōken is shown visiting the General Staff Headquarters to present bandages for wounded soldiers. The composition is divided into three panels, reflecting the standard format for war prints of the period. \n\nKiyochika, known for his synthesis of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques and Western artistic influences, presents the figures in a blend of Meiji-era court attire and military uniform. The Empress sits centrally, surrounded by attendants in Western-style dresses, while a high-ranking officer stands to the right. The use of colour is restrained, focusing on the contrast between the deep red of the table coverings and the muted tones of the background screens. \n\nThe print documents the domestic front of the conflict, where the imperial family engaged in charitable acts to support the war effort. The artist employs a linear style that emphasises the silhouettes of the figures against the simplified interior setting. The decorative elements on the table cloths and the screen patterns provide a sense of order and formality appropriate to the subject. \n\nKiyochika was a significant figure in the transition of Japanese printmaking during the late nineteenth century. His work often captured the modernisation of Tokyo and the political events of the Meiji period. This particular print serves as a record of the intersection between imperial duty and the military administration of the time. The attention to detail in the clothing and the arrangement of the figures provides insight into the visual culture of the era, where traditional aesthetics met the requirements of modern reportage.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/women-in-daily-life-ogata-gekko-1\" 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;\"\u003eWomen in Daily Life - Ogata Gekko — Ogata Gekkō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237979394383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237979459919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237979492687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237979590991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237979623759,"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":58237979656527,"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":58237979722063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237979754831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237979787599,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237979820367,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237979885903,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237979918671,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237979984207,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237980016975,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237980541263,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237980574031,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237980639567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Illustration-of-the-Empress-Visiting-the-General-Staff-Headquarters_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521773153.jpg?v=1782527343"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-fukuchi-genichiro-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Portrait of Fukuchi Gen'ichiro - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Meiji-era woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicting the journalist Fukuchi Gen'ichiro as a war correspondent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts Fukuchi Gen'ichiro, a prominent journalist and playwright of the Meiji period. The work captures the subject in a Western-style suit, holding a notebook and pen, which reflects the modernisation of Japan during the late nineteenth century. Fukuchi is positioned in the foreground, while a military scene unfolds in the background, suggesting his role as a war correspondent during the First Sino-Japanese War.\n\nKiyochika is recognised for his synthesis of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with Western artistic principles, such as light and shadow. The composition employs a clear separation between the portrait subject and the active scene behind him. The use of muted tones for the background contrasts with the sharper lines of the figure, drawing the viewer's attention to the journalist. The inclusion of Japanese text in the upper left corner provides biographical context for the subject, a common feature in prints of this era intended to inform the public about contemporary figures.\n\nThis print demonstrates the shift in subject matter for Ukiyo-e artists during the Meiji era, moving away from traditional theatrical or mythological themes toward reportage and political commentary. The print serves as a record of the intersection between journalism and military conflict in late nineteenth-century Japan. The technical execution shows the precision of the woodblock medium, with fine lines defining the textures of the clothing and the rugged terrain of the background. It is a representative example of the print culture that flourished in Tokyo during a period of rapid social and political change.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/night-rain-at-karasaki-from-eight-views-of-omi-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;\"\u003eNight Rain at Karasaki, from Eight Views of Ōmi - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rooster-and-hen-ohara-koson\" 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;\"\u003eRooster and Hen - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237972087119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237972152655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237972185423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237972283727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237972316495,"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":58237972349263,"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":58237972414799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237972447567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237972480335,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237972513103,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237972578639,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237972611407,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237972676943,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237972709711,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237973233999,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237973266767,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237973332303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Fukuchi-Gen-ichiro_Poster_CompositorV1_1782521893676.jpg?v=1782527518"},{"product_id":"mirror-of-national-costumes-of-all-nations-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Mirror of National Costumes of All Nations - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1880 woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika documenting diverse global fashions during the Meiji period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, titled Mirror of National Costumes of All Nations (Bankoku ishō kagami), captures the fascination with global cultures during the early Meiji period in Japan. Published in 1880, the work functions as a visual catalogue of international attire, reflecting the rapid modernisation and opening of Japanese society to Western and global influences.\n\nKiyochika, known for his innovative use of light and shadow, presents a crowded composition featuring figures dressed in various traditional and contemporary garments from across the globe. The print displays a wide array of sartorial styles, ranging from European military uniforms and Victorian-era dresses to diverse regional costumes from Asia and the Middle East. The figures are arranged in a manner that suggests a formal gathering or a staged exhibition, allowing the viewer to compare the distinct silhouettes and textiles of each nation.\n\nThe print demonstrates the transition of the Ukiyo-e tradition into the modern era. While the subject matter is ethnographic and documentary in nature, the execution retains the characteristic flat planes of colour and clean outlines associated with traditional Japanese printmaking. The muted, earthy tones of the background contrast with the varied hues of the clothing, ensuring that the focus remains on the details of the garments. This work provides a glimpse into the Japanese perspective on the wider world during a period of significant social and political change. It serves as a record of how international fashion was perceived and documented by Japanese artists at the time, blending traditional techniques with a new, outward-looking curiosity.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/night-rain-at-karasaki-from-eight-views-of-omi-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;\"\u003eNight Rain at Karasaki, from Eight Views of Ōmi - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rooster-and-hen-ohara-koson\" 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;\"\u003eRooster and Hen - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237966254415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237966319951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237966352719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237966451023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237966483791,"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":58237966516559,"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":58237966582095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237966614863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237966647631,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237966680399,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237966745935,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237966778703,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237966844239,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237966877007,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237967401295,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237967434063,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237967499599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mirror-of-National-Costumes-of-All-Nations_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522134865.jpg?v=1782527556"},{"product_id":"the-fury-of-monk-raigo-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"The Fury of Monk Raigō - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic depiction of the monk Raigō, whose vengeful spirit manifests as a dark, swirling vortex of smoke and chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the legend of the monk Raigō, a historical figure from the Heian period. According to folklore, Raigō sought imperial support for his temple, Mii-dera. When his request was denied, he engaged in a hunger strike until his death. The legend claims his resentment manifested as a swarm of rats, which destroyed the sacred scriptures of the rival Enryaku-ji temple. Kobayashi Kiyochika captures the moment of supernatural manifestation, where the monk's spirit, transformed by anger, summons a dark, swirling vortex of smoke and spectral energy. \n\nKiyochika, known for his transition from traditional woodblock prints to works influenced by Western light and shadow techniques, employs a dramatic composition here. The figure of the monk is rendered with dynamic movement, his robes caught in the turbulence of the apparition. The contrast between the grounded, architectural elements of the temple platform and the ethereal, chaotic form of the spirit creates a sense of unease. The palette remains largely muted, relying on ink washes to convey the smoke, punctuated by the fiery tones surrounding the deity-like figure emerging from the darkness. \n\nThis piece reflects the artist's ability to blend traditional Japanese narrative subjects with a more modern, atmospheric approach to composition. The focus on psychological tension and the supernatural aligns with the period's interest in ghost stories and folklore, yet the execution demonstrates a departure from the flat, graphic style of earlier ukiyo-e masters. The work functions as a study in movement and shadow, capturing the weight of the monk's vengeance through the physical disruption of his surroundings, such as the scattered scrolls and overturned furniture. It is a compelling example of late nineteenth-century Japanese narrative art, prioritising the emotional intensity of the scene over decorative ornamentation.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/asakusa-imado-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;\"\u003eAsakusa Imado - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237952360783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237952426319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237952459087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237952557391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237952590159,"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":58237952622927,"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":58237952688463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237952721231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237952753999,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237952786767,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237952852303,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237952885071,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237952950607,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237952983375,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237953507663,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237953540431,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237953605967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fury-of-Monk-Raig-_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522252231.jpg?v=1782527788"},{"product_id":"long-live-japan-one-hundred-victories-one-hundred-laughs-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Long Live Japan: One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical Meiji-era woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, mocking Russian officials during the First Sino-Japanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print belongs to the series Long Live Japan: One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs, produced by Kobayashi Kiyochika in 1894. The series functions as a form of political satire and propaganda during the First Sino-Japanese War. Kiyochika, a master of the Meiji period, employs a style that deviates from traditional ukiyo-e, incorporating Western-influenced caricature techniques to mock foreign adversaries.\n\nThe composition features two distinct figures. In the foreground, a heavily distorted, bulbous figure represents a Russian official, rendered with exaggerated features to convey incompetence and absurdity. He holds a document, likely a telegram or report, while his oversized, rounded form dominates the visual space. In the upper left, a smaller, seated figure wearing a crown and holding a banner with a double-headed eagle emblem represents the Russian Tsar. The use of space is deliberate, creating a contrast between the seated authority and the bumbling official in the foreground.\n\nKiyochika uses a clean, graphic line quality to define the figures, while the colour palette remains relatively restrained, relying on flat areas of pigment typical of late nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking. The inclusion of extensive Japanese text, or kashira, provides context for the satire, detailing the perceived failures and anxieties of the Russian military leadership. This work offers a window into the visual culture of Japan during a period of rapid modernisation and nationalistic fervour. By adopting the visual language of European political cartoons, Kiyochika engages with international artistic trends while maintaining a distinctly Japanese perspective on the geopolitical conflicts of the era. The print serves as a historical document of wartime sentiment, capturing the public mood through humour and visual ridicule.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/keisei-ichikawa-denzo-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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;\"\u003eKeisei Ichikawa Denzo - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/gathering-shellfish-at-low-tide-at-susaki-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;\"\u003eGathering Shellfish at Low Tide at Susaki - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kobayashi Kiyochika","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237946822991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237946888527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237946921295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237947019599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237947052367,"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":58237947085135,"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":58237947150671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237947183439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237947216207,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237947248975,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237947314511,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237947347279,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237947412815,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237947445583,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237947969871,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237948002639,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237948068175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Long-Live-Japan_-One-Hundred-Victories-One-Hundred-Laughs_Poster_CompositorV1_1782522252342.jpg?v=1782527816"},{"product_id":"farce-of-the-death-at-stone-bridge-kobayashi-kiyochika","title":"Farce of the Death at Stone Bridge - Kobayashi Kiyochika","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika from 1904, mocking a Russian soldier during the Russo-Japanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print is part of the series Hurrah for Japan! One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs, published in 1904 during the Russo-Japanese War. Kobayashi Kiyochika, a master of the Meiji period, utilised the traditional ukiyo-e medium to produce political satire and propaganda. The work depicts a caricature of a Russian soldier standing upon a stone bridge, rendered with exaggerated features and oversized spectacles. The visual language is intentionally comic, designed to mock the adversary through absurdity rather than realistic portraiture.\n\nKiyochika is recognised for his transition from traditional woodblock techniques to a style influenced by Western light and shadow, yet this specific series leans into the graphic, linear traditions of Japanese caricature. The composition is sparse, focusing on the central figure against a plain background, which allows the accompanying Japanese text to frame the narrative. The inclusion of decorative floral elements at the base of the bridge provides a stylistic contrast to the harsh, satirical nature of the central figure. \n\nAs a historical document, the print reflects the nationalistic sentiment prevalent in Japan at the turn of the twentieth century. The series title itself suggests a dual purpose: to celebrate military success and to provide light-hearted, often derogatory, entertainment for the domestic audience. The print demonstrates the role of the artist as a commentator on contemporary geopolitical events, using humour to shape public perception of the conflict. The clean lines and limited colour palette are characteristic of the mass-produced prints of the era, intended for wide circulation among the public. 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