{"product_id":"poem-by-sojo-henjo-from-the-series-six-famous-poets-rokkasen-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Poem by Sojo Henjo, from the series Six Famous Poets (Rokkasen) - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicting the poet Sojo Henjo, featuring the artist's signature use of delicate lines and a balanced colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts the monk and poet Sojo Henjo, one of the six figures celebrated in the Rokkasen series. Harunobu is credited with the development of nishiki-e, or brocade prints, which allowed for the use of multiple colours in a single composition. This work demonstrates his mastery of the medium, utilising a refined palette to balance the architectural elements of the veranda with the natural forms of the lotus pond below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. The lower section shows the monk standing on a wooden structure, his red robes providing a visual anchor against the muted tones of the building and the water. Above him, a cartouche contains a portrait of the poet alongside his calligraphy, a common device in Japanese printmaking to link the visual image with the literary source. The lines are delicate and precise, characteristic of Harunobu's approach to the human figure and his ability to convey a sense of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's prints often focused on themes of classical literature and contemporary life in Edo-period Japan. By placing the historical figure of Sojo Henjo within this specific setting, the artist invites the viewer to consider the intersection of poetry and visual art. The use of negative space and the simplified forms of the lotus leaves reflect the aesthetic values of the period, where clarity and balance were prioritised over excessive detail. This print serves as an example of the technical sophistication achieved by Japanese printmakers during the mid-eighteenth century, where the collaborative process between artist, carver, and printer resulted in works of exceptional quality.\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\/poem-by-abe-no-nakamaro-katsushika-hokusai\" 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;\"\u003ePoem by Abe no Nakamaro - Katsushika Hokusai — Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kintai-bridge-at-iwakuni-in-suo-province-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eKintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Harunobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58926018199887,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58926321926479,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58926321959247,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58926321992015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58926322024783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58926322057551,"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":58926322090319,"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":58926322123087,"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":58926322155855,"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":58926322188623,"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":58926322221391,"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":58926322254159,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poem-by-Sojo-Henjo-from-the-series-Six-Famous-Poets-Rokkasen-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790698597636.jpg?v=1790699597","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/poem-by-sojo-henjo-from-the-series-six-famous-poets-rokkasen-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}