{"product_id":"bird-on-a-branch-unkei-eii","title":"Bird on a Branch - Unkei Eii","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 14th-century Japanese ink painting by Unkei Eii, featuring a bird on a branch in the traditional suiboku-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ink painting by the 14th-century Japanese artist Unkei Eii exemplifies the aesthetic principles of the Muromachi period. The work features a bird perched upon a slender, diagonal branch, rendered with minimal brushwork. The artist employs the suiboku-ga technique, using varying concentrations of black ink to suggest form, texture, and atmosphere without reliance on colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is sparse, focusing on the relationship between the subject and the negative space of the paper. The branch extends across the frame, providing a structural anchor for the bird, which is depicted with economical, precise strokes. The inclusion of calligraphy to the right of the bird integrates text and image, a common practice in Zen-influenced art of the era. The red seals provide a visual counterpoint to the monochromatic ink, indicating the provenance and ownership of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnkei Eii, a monk-painter, worked within the tradition of Chinese-influenced ink wash painting that became popular among the Japanese elite and Zen practitioners. The focus is on capturing the essence of the subject rather than a literal representation. The brushwork is fluid and calligraphic, demonstrating the artist's control over the medium. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts of the original ink, preserving the texture of the paper and the character of the brush marks. It is a study in restraint, offering a quiet observation of nature that reflects the philosophical leanings of its time.\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=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bird-on-a-branch-kenko-shokei\" 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;\"\u003eBird on a Branch - Kenkō Shōkei — Kenkō Shōkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unkei Eii","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971703116111,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971720974671,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971721007439,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971721040207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971721072975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971721105743,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971721138511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971721171279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971721204047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971721236815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971721269583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971721302351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bird-on-a-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1790838291320.jpg?v=1790838759","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/bird-on-a-branch-unkei-eii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}