{"product_id":"persimmon-tree-sakai-hoitsu","title":"Persimmon Tree - Sakai Hōitsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate study of a persimmon tree by Sakai Hōitsu, featuring fluid ink work and muted tones on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakai Hōitsu, a prominent figure of the Edo period, produced this work as part of his engagement with the Rinpa school. The composition features a solitary persimmon tree, rendered with a focus on negative space, a hallmark of the aesthetic sensibilities prevalent in Japanese art of the time. The tree trunk is depicted with fluid, calligraphic ink strokes, while the fruit provides a singular point of colour against the muted, neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's interest in the seasonal cycle, a common theme in his broader body of work. The placement of the tree to the left of the frame, balanced by the expansive, empty silk surface, creates a sense of stillness. The inclusion of grasses at the base adds a grounding element to the composition, connecting the tree to the earth. Hōitsu was known for his revival of the Rinpa style, particularly the works of Ogata Kōrin, yet he brought a distinct, more delicate sensibility to his own paintings. The use of gold leaf or subtle washes on the silk surface provides a soft, atmospheric quality that defines the visual experience of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this painting, the artist avoids unnecessary detail, choosing instead to capture the essence of the subject through precise brushwork and controlled colour application. The persimmons, painted in a warm, muted orange, draw the eye, while the surrounding branches and leaves are handled with a lighter touch. This approach allows the viewer to appreciate the balance between the organic form of the tree and the intentional void of the background. It is a study in restraint, demonstrating the technical skill and philosophical approach that characterised Hōitsu's later career in 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/halibuts-and-a-bow-with-arrow-hanging-on-a-plum-tree-ryuryukyo-shinsai\" 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;\"\u003eHalibuts and a Bow with Arrow Hanging on a Plum Tree - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai — Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/two-daurian-redstarts-with-cherry-blossoms-matsuki-heikichi\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Daurian Redstarts with Cherry Blossoms - Matsuki Heikichi — Matsuki Heikichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakai Hōitsu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58473164177743,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58473172500815,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58473172533583,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473172566351,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58473172599119,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473172631887,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473172664655,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58473172697423,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473172730191,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473172762959,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58473172795727,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Persimmon-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1786302368996.jpg?v=1786680393","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/persimmon-tree-sakai-hoitsu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}