Liefdespaar en kind - Suzuki Harunobu
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A delicate woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu featuring a domestic scene with a mother, child, and a mosquito net, rendered in the classic Ukiyo-e style.
This woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts an intimate domestic scene, a hallmark of the artist's contribution to the Ukiyo-e tradition. Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. This technical advancement transformed the medium, enabling artists to achieve a level of nuance and atmospheric depth previously unavailable in earlier, simpler prints.
The composition features two figures resting beneath a green mosquito net, a common element in Japanese summer interiors. A woman, dressed in a patterned kimono, holds a pipe, while a small child plays on the floor nearby with a Daruma doll. The setting is sparse, defined by clean lines and a balanced arrangement of architectural elements, such as the shoji screen and the cylindrical lamp. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft greens, muted earth tones, and subtle washes to create a sense of quietude.
Harunobu’s figures are characterised by their slender, elongated proportions and delicate facial features. This stylistic choice reflects the aesthetic ideals of the Edo period, where grace and refinement were highly valued. The print captures a fleeting moment of daily life, focusing on the interplay between the figures and their immediate environment. By avoiding excessive ornamentation, the artist directs attention to the subtle gestures and the calm interaction between the mother and child. The inclusion of the floral arrangement in the background adds a touch of natural beauty, grounding the scene in a specific season. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to blend technical precision with a gentle, observational approach to his subjects, providing a window into the domestic lives of the period.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Liefdespaar en kind - Suzuki Harunobu
Artist Biography
Suzuki Harunobu
Harunobu moved away from the stiff portraits of kabuki actors common in his era. He preferred to depict young women in their daily lives, often using an elevated viewpoint to look into private spaces. His series Zashiki hakkei, or Eight Parlour Views, provides a clear example of his method. He took classical Chinese themes and reimagined them as domestic scenes. A temple bell might become a chiming clock. A distant storm is represented by a woman drying herself after a bath.
Modern collectors value these prints for their quiet atmosphere and precise compositions. Harunobu avoided the aggressive energy of later ukiyo-e artists. He chose instead to focus on slender figures and soft colour harmonies. His work captures specific moments of leisure, such as playing cat's cradle or walking by the shore. These scenes offer a calm window into eighteenth-century Japan. They remain popular because they balance historical detail with a clean, graphic sensibility that suits contemporary interiors.
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