Three Children with Three Fighting Cocks - Suzuki Harunobu
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Description
A delicate Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting three children observing fighting cocks beneath a flowering plum branch.
This woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts a scene of three children engaged with fighting cocks. 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 work displays the characteristic delicacy of his style, featuring slender figures and a soft, muted palette that departs from the bolder, more graphic prints of his predecessors.
The composition is balanced, with the children arranged in a gentle triangular formation. One child stands to the left holding a bird, another sits centrally on the ground, and a third stands to the right, gesturing towards the two birds on the grass. A flowering plum branch arches across the upper portion of the print, providing a subtle seasonal marker. The background remains largely unadorned, a common feature in Harunobu's work, which directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the figures and the animals.
Harunobu's figures are known for their doll-like, ethereal quality. The children are rendered with soft, rounded features and flowing garments, typical of the mid-Edo period aesthetic. The inclusion of the fighting cocks introduces a sense of playfulness to the scene, contrasting with the quiet, contemplative expressions of the children. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock carving and the sophisticated colour registration achieved during this period. The paper tone has aged to a warm, neutral hue, which complements the faded pigments of the robes and the plumage of the birds. This print offers a glimpse into the domestic and recreational life of the era, captured through the refined lens of one of the most influential masters of the Ukiyo-e tradition.
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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
Three Children with Three Fighting Cocks - 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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