{"product_id":"cicada-on-a-grapevine-bokurin-guan","title":"Cicada on a Grapevine - Bokurin Guan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese ink wash painting on silk, depicting a cicada resting on a grapevine, rendered with delicate brushwork and subtle tonal variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll, attributed to the Japanese artist Bokurin Guan, exemplifies the ink wash tradition of the Muromachi period. The composition features a single cicada clinging to a trailing grapevine, rendered with a focus on negative space and the economy of brushwork. The artist employs varying densities of ink to suggest the weight of the grape clusters and the delicate structure of the vine tendrils. The cicada, positioned centrally, acts as the primary subject, its form defined by precise, controlled lines that contrast with the softer, blurred washes used for the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work adheres to the aesthetic principles of the time, where the interaction between the subject and the surrounding void is as important as the physical representation of the objects themselves. The muted palette, dominated by shades of sepia and charcoal, reflects the monochromatic focus of traditional East Asian ink painting. The silk support provides a subtle texture that interacts with the ink, allowing for soft transitions in tone. The mounting, which features a patterned blue border, frames the work in a manner consistent with historical display practices for hanging scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBokurin Guan captures a fleeting moment in nature, a common theme in Kacho-ga (bird and flower painting). The stillness of the cicada against the hanging vine suggests a quiet observation of the natural world. The work is devoid of unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the essential form and movement of the vine. This approach invites the viewer to consider the balance between the organic growth of the plant and the singular presence of the insect. The seals present on the lower right corner provide historical context, identifying the artist and the provenance of the piece within the tradition of ink painting.\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\/crown-on-a-table-lacquer-tray-with-young-pine-and-fan-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;\"\u003eCrown on a Table, Lacquer Tray with Young Pine and Fan - Ryūryūkyo Shinsai — Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bokurin Guan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032035557711,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032583831887,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032583864655,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59032583897423,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59032583930191,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59032583962959,"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":59032583995727,"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":59032584028495,"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":59032584061263,"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":59032584094031,"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":59032584126799,"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":59032584159567,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cicada-on-a-Grapevine_Poster_CompositorV1_1791343121766.jpg?v=1791345621","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/cicada-on-a-grapevine-bokurin-guan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}