{"product_id":"owl-ippitsusai-buncho","title":"Owl - Ippitsusai Bunchō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking eighteenth-century Japanese woodblock print by Ippitsusai Bunchō, featuring a stylised owl rendered in monochrome red ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ippitsusai Bunchō presents a stylised depiction of an owl, rendered in a striking monochrome red ink against a pale, neutral paper background. Bunchō, a practitioner of the Ukiyo-e tradition, is often associated with his portraiture of kabuki actors, yet this work demonstrates his ability to apply the same graphic clarity to natural subjects. The composition is deliberately flat, prioritising the decorative arrangement of the owl's plumage over anatomical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a series of rhythmic, repetitive marks to suggest the texture of feathers, creating a visual pattern that covers the bird's form. The owl is depicted with a bow tied around its neck, a detail that introduces an element of artifice and charm to the subject. The lines are precise and controlled, characteristic of the technical mastery required for Edo-period woodblock printing. The use of a single colour palette focuses the viewer's attention on the graphic quality of the design and the balance between the positive space of the owl and the negative space of the surrounding paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the broader interest in nature and animal studies within the Ukiyo-e genre, where artists sought to capture the essence of a subject through simplified forms and bold outlines. The work is signed with the artist's name and includes a seal, which provides a sense of authenticity and provenance. By stripping away the complexities of colour and depth, Bunchō creates a clear, graphic image that remains visually engaging centuries after its production. It is an example of the economy of line and form that defined much of the Japanese printmaking tradition during the eighteenth century.\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\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-nihonbashi-keisai-eisen\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Nihonbashi - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ippitsusai Bunchō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511034745167,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511036186959,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511036219727,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511036252495,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511036285263,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511036318031,"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":58511036350799,"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":58511036383567,"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":58511036416335,"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":58511036449103,"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":58511036481871,"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":58511036514639,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Owl_Poster_CompositorV1_1786439887197.jpg?v=1787101648","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/owl-ippitsusai-buncho","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}