{"product_id":"kiku-jido-chrysanthemum-boy-hishida-shunso","title":"Kiku Jido (Chrysanthemum Boy) - Hishida Shunso","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene depiction of the legendary Kiku Jido, rendered in Hishida Shunso's signature atmospheric morotai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHishida Shunso, a primary figure in the development of modern Japanese painting, created this work during a period of experimentation with the Nihonga style. The subject, Kiku Jido, is a figure from traditional folklore, often depicted as a youth who attained immortality by drinking dew from chrysanthemum petals. Shunso approaches the narrative with a focus on atmosphere and mood rather than rigid line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by the technique known as morotai, or the blurred style. Shunso eschews the traditional dark outlines common in earlier Japanese art, opting instead for soft gradations of colour and tone to define form. The figure of the boy is small, almost swallowed by the vast, hazy environment. This choice creates a sense of isolation and timelessness, aligning with the mythical nature of the subject. The palette is muted, relying on earthy browns, ochres, and soft greys to suggest a misty, ethereal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunso was a student of Okakura Tenshin and a member of the Nihon Bijutsuin. His work reflects the tension between traditional Japanese aesthetics and the influence of Western painting techniques, particularly regarding light and shadow. By removing the hard edges of the figures, he allows the viewer to perceive the scene as a unified whole, where the human element is integrated into the natural environment. This print captures the delicate balance of the original silk painting, preserving the subtle transitions of tone that define Shunso's contribution to the Meiji period art scene. The work invites quiet contemplation, offering a glimpse into the intersection of classical legend and modern artistic sensibility.\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\/fisherman-in-a-mist-enshrouded-landscape-hishida-shunso\" 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;\"\u003eFisherman in a Mist-Enshrouded Landscape - Hishida Shunsō — Hishida Shunsō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crayfish-watanabe-seitei\" 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;\"\u003eCrayfish - Watanabe Seitei — Watanabe Shōtei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hishida Shunso","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807272964431,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807279911247,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807279944015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807279976783,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807280009551,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807280042319,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807280075087,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807280107855,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807280140623,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807280173391,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807280206159,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807280238927,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kiku-Jido-Chrysanthemum-Boy-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789661183017.jpg?v=1789661549","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/kiku-jido-chrysanthemum-boy-hishida-shunso","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}