{"product_id":"birds-and-flowers-of-summer-and-autumn-shikibu-terutada","title":"Birds and Flowers of Summer and Autumn - Shikibu Terutada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 16th-century Japanese hanging scroll depicting birds in flight above summer and autumn flowers, rendered in ink and colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll, attributed to the 16th-century Japanese painter Shikibu Terutada, belongs to the kacho-ga tradition, a genre focused on the depiction of birds and flowers. The composition presents a balanced arrangement of flora and fauna, set against a muted, atmospheric background that suggests distant, rolling hills. The artist employs a refined ink-and-colour technique on silk, capturing the delicate textures of the hollyhocks and daylilies that anchor the lower portion of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical orientation of the work is typical of the period, designed for display in a tokonoma, or alcove. Two birds are captured in flight, their forms rendered with precise, controlled brushwork that conveys a sense of movement. The colour palette is restrained, allowing the saturated red of the hollyhock blossoms to draw the eye without overwhelming the composition. The foliage is depicted with a focus on naturalistic detail, showing the varied shapes of the leaves and the vertical growth of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShikibu Terutada is associated with the artistic circles of the Muromachi period, a time when Chinese aesthetic influences were integrated into Japanese painting. This work reflects that synthesis, combining a structured, almost calligraphic approach to line with a keen observation of seasonal change. The inclusion of both summer and autumn flora suggests a temporal progression, a common theme in East Asian art that acknowledges the cyclical nature of the seasons. The silk support has aged to a warm, golden tone, which complements the subtle washes used for the distant mountains. This piece offers a clear example of the technical skill and thematic focus prevalent in 16th-century Japanese ink painting, prioritising harmony and observation over 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/album-of-birds-and-flowers-and-other-subjects-tosa-mitsunari\" 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;\"\u003eAlbum of Birds and Flowers and Other Subjects by Tosa Mitsunari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/flowers-and-goldfish-so-shizan\" 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;\"\u003eFlowers and Goldfish by Sō Shizan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shikibu Terutada","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971101135183,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971101200719,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971101299023,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971101331791,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971101397327,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791965634362.jpg?v=1791965633","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/birds-and-flowers-of-summer-and-autumn-shikibu-terutada","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}