{"product_id":"flying-quail-matsuki-heikichi","title":"Flying Quail - Matsuki Heikichi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate woodblock print depicting a quail in flight, accompanied by chrysanthemums and pampas grass, executed in the Japanese kacho-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Matsuki Heikichi captures a quail in mid-flight, rendered with the precision characteristic of the kacho-ga tradition. The artist focuses on the bird's anatomy, using fine lines to delineate the texture of the feathers and the subtle patterns across its wings. The composition is sparse, allowing the subject to occupy the negative space of the paper, which is typical of Japanese printmaking aesthetics from the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a cluster of pale blue chrysanthemums and delicate stalks of pampas grass provide a sense of seasonal context. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted browns, greys, and soft blues to maintain a naturalistic appearance. The print demonstrates the technical skill of the carvers and printers associated with the Matsuki workshop, who maintained high standards for colour registration and paper quality during the Shin-hanga period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike earlier Ukiyo-e prints that often featured bold outlines and flat areas of colour, this work employs softer gradations and a more observational approach to nature. The quail is depicted in a dynamic posture, yet the overall mood remains quiet and contemplative. The inclusion of the artist's seal in the lower right corner confirms the provenance of the piece, linking it to the broader output of the Matsuki firm, which was active in Tokyo during the Meiji and Taisho eras. This print is a clear example of the period's interest in combining traditional subject matter with a refined, modern sensibility regarding composition and print technique.\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\/rain-at-shuzenji-spa-hasui-kawase\" 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;\"\u003eRain at Shuzenji Spa - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/starlings-and-cherry-tree-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;\"\u003eStarlings and Cherry Tree - Ohara Koson — Ohara Koson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matsuki Heikichi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472796029263,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472798060879,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472798093647,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472798126415,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472798159183,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472798191951,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472798224719,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472798257487,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472798290255,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472798323023,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472798355791,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flying-Quail_Poster_CompositorV1_1786297325552.jpg?v=1786675337","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/flying-quail-matsuki-heikichi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}