{"product_id":"nobleman-making-calligraphy-yashima-gakutei","title":"Nobleman Making Calligraphy - Yashima Gakutei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei, depicting a nobleman focused on the art of calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned works often exchanged among poets and artists. Gakutei, a student of Totoya Hokkei and Katsushika Hokusai, became known for his refined technique and the use of high-quality materials, such as metallic pigments and embossing, which are characteristic of this exclusive format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a nobleman engaged in the act of calligraphy. He is shown from behind, kneeling before a low table. His attire is notable for its bold, geometric pattern of large dark circles overlaid on a lighter ground, demonstrating the artist's attention to textile design. The figure holds a brush, poised over a sheet of paper, while a brush stand and inkstone sit nearby. The background is kept minimal, allowing the focus to remain on the figure and the accompanying calligraphic inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints were produced in limited numbers for a sophisticated audience. They frequently combined poetry with visual imagery, as seen here with the Japanese text integrated into the composition. The print exhibits the precise line work and balanced colour palette typical of Gakutei's output during the early nineteenth century. The border features a subtle, repeating floral motif, which frames the central scene without distracting from the primary subject. This work provides a glimpse into the cultural practices of the Edo period, where the mastery of calligraphy was a highly regarded skill among the educated classes. The use of soft, muted tones creates a sense of quiet concentration, reflecting the meditative nature of the task performed by the subject.\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\/calligraphy-in-cursive-script-soejima-taneomi\" 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;\"\u003eCalligraphy in Cursive Script - Soejima Taneomi — Soejima Taneomi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yashima Gakutei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58969695715663,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58969745555791,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58969745588559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58969745621327,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58969745654095,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58969745686863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58969745719631,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58969745752399,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58969745785167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58969745817935,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58969745850703,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58969745883471,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nobleman-Making-Calligraphy_Poster_CompositorV1_1790793904490.jpg?v=1790799395","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/nobleman-making-calligraphy-yashima-gakutei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}