{"product_id":"monkeys-in-a-tree-kano-tanshin-morimasa","title":"Monkeys in a Tree - Kano Tanshin (Morimasa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese ink wash painting by Kano Tanshin, depicting a group of monkeys near a waterfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll, attributed to Kano Tanshin (Morimasa), displays the technical precision associated with the Kano school during the Edo period. The composition features a group of monkeys gathered near a waterfall, with several figures suspended from a branch in a chain formation. The artist employs ink wash techniques to create atmospheric depth, using varying tones to distinguish the foreground foliage from the distant, misty mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kano school served as the official painters for the Tokugawa shogunate, and their work often balanced decorative elements with traditional Chinese-influenced brushwork. Here, the monkeys are rendered with soft, rounded forms, contrasting with the sharper, more angular lines of the tree branches and bamboo stalks. The waterfall provides a vertical axis, guiding the viewer's eye through the scene while adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKano Tanshin, a member of the Kajibashi branch of the Kano family, maintained the stylistic rigour of his predecessors while exploring themes common to the period. The use of silk as a medium allows for subtle gradations of ink, which the artist uses to suggest the damp, cool air of a mountain stream. The work reflects the period's interest in natural subjects, treated with a combination of observation and stylistic convention. This print captures the monochromatic beauty of the original, preserving the delicate balance between the negative space of the mist and the detailed figures of the animals.\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\/farming-and-herding-buffalo-in-summer-kano-hideyori\" 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;\"\u003eFarming and Herding Buffalo in Summer - Kano Hideyori — Kanō Hideyori\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pheasants-among-trees-flowers-of-the-four-seasons-kano-shoei\" 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;\"\u003ePheasants among Trees: Flowers of the Four Seasons - Kano Shōei — Kanō Shōei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kano Tanshin (Morimasa)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033112346959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033201377615,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033201410383,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033201443151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033201475919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033201508687,"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":59033201541455,"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":59033201574223,"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":59033201606991,"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":59033201639759,"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":59033201672527,"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":59033201705295,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Monkeys-in-a-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1791349394434.jpg?v=1791355997","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/monkeys-in-a-tree-kano-tanshin-morimasa","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}