{"product_id":"chinese-poetry-from-the-series-three-classical-arts-for-the-sugawara-circle-yashima-gakutei","title":"Chinese Poetry, from the series Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle - Yashima Gakutei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, depicting a figure in a patterned kimono, reflecting the literary culture of Edo-period poetry circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei belongs to the surimono genre, a form of private, commissioned art often exchanged among poetry circles in Edo-period Japan. Surimono prints are known for their high production quality, frequently employing techniques such as embossing, metallic pigments, and complex layering. This specific work, part of the series Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle, depicts a figure engaged with the literary tradition of Chinese poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is highly stylised, prioritising decorative elements over naturalistic space. The central figure is shown from behind, allowing the artist to focus on the elaborate patterns of the kimono. These textiles are rendered with precision, displaying a mix of geometric and floral motifs that demonstrate the technical skill of the carver and printer. To the left, a large, ornate mirror frame stands as a structural element, its surface decorated with cloud motifs. The inclusion of a cartouche containing Japanese calligraphy integrates the visual image with the literary theme of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGakutei, a student of Hokusai, was a master of this refined format. His work often reflects the intellectual interests of his patrons, who were members of poetry clubs. The colour palette is restrained yet sophisticated, relying on muted earth tones, deep blues, and subtle metallic accents to create a sense of quiet luxury. The print captures a moment of cultural appreciation, where the act of reading or composing poetry is elevated through the medium of the woodblock print. This piece serves as an example of the intersection between visual art and literature in nineteenth-century Japan, where the aesthetic experience was deeply tied to the social and intellectual life of the urban elite.\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\/nagauta-kihan-isoda-koryusai\" 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;\"\u003eNagauta Kihan by Isoda Koryūsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/young-woman-with-a-birdcage-ryugetsusai-shinko\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman with a Birdcage by Ryūgetsusai Shinkō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yashima-gakutei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYashima Gakutei artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yashima Gakutei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115623252303,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115625218383,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115625251151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625283919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625316687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625349455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625382223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625414991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625447759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115625480527,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115625513295,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115625546063,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chinese-Poetry-from-the-series-Three-Classical-Arts-for-the-Sugawara-Circle_Poster_CompositorV1_1791937903052.jpg?v=1791946926","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/chinese-poetry-from-the-series-three-classical-arts-for-the-sugawara-circle-yashima-gakutei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}