{"product_id":"the-god-of-good-fortune-jurojin-soga-shohaku-1","title":"The God of Good Fortune Jurōjin - Soga Shōhaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA depiction of Jurōjin, the deity of longevity, by the eccentric Edo period artist Soga Shōhaku, featuring traditional symbols of good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoga Shōhaku, a painter of the mid-Edo period, is recognised for his eccentric style and departure from the rigid conventions of the Kano school. This work depicts Jurōjin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, who is traditionally associated with longevity. Shōhaku presents the deity in a small boat, accompanied by a deer and interacting with a turtle, both of which are symbols of long life in Japanese iconography. A crane, another auspicious creature, flies above in the mist, completing the thematic focus on immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of Shōhaku's approach to figure painting. He employs exaggerated facial features and expressive, angular lines to define the form of the elderly deity. The contrast between the detailed, almost grotesque rendering of Jurōjin's face and the more fluid, calligraphic treatment of the surrounding pine tree and water demonstrates his technical range. The palette remains restrained, relying on muted earth tones and subtle washes of colour to create a sense of atmosphere, while the silk support provides a soft texture that enhances the delicate ink work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShōhaku often sought to subvert the expectations of his audience by imbuing traditional subjects with a sense of humour or unease. Here, the interaction between the deity and the turtle is rendered with a directness that avoids the overly formal or reverent tone common in religious art of the era. The placement of the figures within the frame, combined with the asymmetrical arrangement of the pine branch, creates a dynamic balance. This print captures the artist's ability to blend traditional symbolism with a distinct, personal aesthetic that remains recognisable within the broader context of 18th-century Japanese art.\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\/the-thirty-six-poetic-immortals-sakai-hoitsu\" 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;\"\u003eThe Thirty-Six Poetic Immortals - Sakai Hōitsu — Sakai Hōitsu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actors-nakamura-matsue-and-ichikawa-yaozo-ippitsusai-buncho\" 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;\"\u003eActors Nakamura Matsue and Ichikawa Yaozō - Ippitsusai Bunchō — Ippitsusai Bunchō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soga Shōhaku","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684520595791,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684524200271,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684524233039,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684524265807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684524298575,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684524331343,"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":58684524364111,"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":58684524396879,"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":58684524429647,"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":58684524462415,"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":58684524495183,"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":58684524527951,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-God-of-Good-Fortune-Jur-jin_Poster_CompositorV1_1788606179326.jpg?v=1788607379","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-god-of-good-fortune-jurojin-soga-shohaku-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}