{"product_id":"huang-chuping-ko-shohei-with-goat-totoya-hokkei","title":"Huang Chuping (Ko Shohei) with Goat - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei depicting the Daoist immortal Huang Chuping with his legendary goat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis surimono print by Totoya Hokkei depicts the Daoist immortal Huang Chuping, known in Japan as Ko Shohei. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, was a master of the surimono format, which typically involved private commissions for poetry circles. These prints often feature high-quality paper and sophisticated printing techniques, such as metallic pigments or embossing, to appeal to a refined audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents the immortal in a relaxed posture, holding a staff, while a goat rests upon an ornate stool nearby. A flowering plum branch extends between the figures, providing a delicate balance to the scene. The inclusion of calligraphy suggests this work was produced for a poetry gathering, where the image and the text functioned as a unified aesthetic experience. The figure of Ko Shohei is associated with the legend of transforming stones into goats, a narrative element hinted at by the presence of the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei employs a restrained palette, allowing the fine line work and the texture of the paper to remain the focus. The spatial arrangement is characteristic of the surimono style, where figures are often placed within a shallow, stage-like setting. The print demonstrates the technical precision expected of Edo-period woodblock printing, with subtle gradations of colour and careful attention to the decorative patterns on the stool and the garments. This work offers a glimpse into the cultural life of the period, where classical Chinese themes were reinterpreted through the lens of Japanese artistic traditions and private literary pursuits.\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\/woman-with-book-sitting-next-to-a-new-year-pull-toy-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eWoman with book sitting next to a New Year pull toy by Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-boys-and-a-screen-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Boys and a Screen by Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eHokkei prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462006210895,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462013092175,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462013124943,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462013157711,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462013190479,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462013223247,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462013256015,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462013288783,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462013321551,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462013354319,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462013387087,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462013419855,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Huang-Chuping-Ko-Shohei-with-Goat_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113176685.jpg?v=1794358025","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/huang-chuping-ko-shohei-with-goat-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}