{"product_id":"hawks-soga-nichokuan","title":"Hawks - Soga Nichokuan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of ink-wash scrolls by Soga Nichokuan, depicting hawks perched on a branch and a rock with precise, controlled brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diptych by Soga Nichokuan presents two hawks, each rendered with precise ink work on paper. The artist, active during the early Edo period, belonged to the Soga school, which maintained a distinct approach to the bird and flower genre. The left scroll depicts a hawk perched upon a gnarled branch, its gaze directed upwards. The right scroll shows a hawk resting upon a jagged rock formation, looking towards the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the contrast between the detailed plumage of the birds and the sparse, atmospheric background. Nichokuan employs a controlled brush technique to define the feathers, using varying ink tones to suggest texture and volume. The branches and rocks are executed with broader, more gestural strokes, providing a structural anchor for the avian subjects. This balance between meticulous detail and open space is a hallmark of the Soga school, which often favoured a more austere aesthetic compared to the decorative styles of the contemporary Kano school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese works reflect the cultural interest in falconry and the symbolic association of hawks with strength and martial prowess. The muted palette, dominated by ink washes and subtle earth tones, directs the viewer to the posture and alertness of the birds. The vertical orientation of the scrolls dictates a specific viewing experience, encouraging the eye to move from the base of the rock or branch up to the sharp, focused eyes of the raptors. As a fine art print, this piece retains the subtle tonal shifts of the original ink wash, offering a clear view of the brushwork and the deliberate composition that defines Nichokuan's style.\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\/wild-goose-and-reeds-kano-yasunobu\" 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;\"\u003eWild Goose and Reeds by Kanō Yasunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tethered-hawks-soga-chokuan\" 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;\"\u003eTethered Hawks by Soga Chokuan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soga-nichokuan\" 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;\"\u003eSoga Nichokuan prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soga Nichokuan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147390878031,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59184591995215,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59184592027983,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592060751,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592093519,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592126287,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592159055,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592191823,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592224591,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592257359,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592290127,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592322895,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hawks_Poster_CompositorV1_1792110738879.jpg?v=1792375538","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/hawks-soga-nichokuan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}