{"product_id":"three-children-with-three-fighting-cocks-suzuki-harunobu","title":"Three Children with Three Fighting Cocks - Suzuki Harunobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, depicting three children observing fighting cocks beneath a flowering plum branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts a scene of three children engaged with fighting cocks. 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 displays the characteristic delicacy of his style, featuring slender figures and a soft, muted palette that departs from the bolder, more graphic prints of his predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the children arranged in a gentle triangular formation. One child stands to the left holding a bird, another sits centrally on the ground, and a third stands to the right, gesturing towards the two birds on the grass. A flowering plum branch arches across the upper portion of the print, providing a subtle seasonal marker. The background remains largely unadorned, a common feature in Harunobu's work, which directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the figures and the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarunobu's figures are known for their doll-like, ethereal quality. The children are rendered with soft, rounded features and flowing garments, typical of the mid-Edo period aesthetic. The inclusion of the fighting cocks introduces a sense of playfulness to the scene, contrasting with the quiet, contemplative expressions of the children. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock carving and the sophisticated colour registration achieved during this period. The paper tone has aged to a warm, neutral hue, which complements the faded pigments of the robes and the plumage of the birds. This print offers a glimpse into the domestic and recreational life of the era, captured through the refined lens of one of the most influential masters of the Ukiyo-e tradition.\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\/obatan-parrot-hiroshi-yoshida\" 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;\"\u003eObatan Parrot - Hiroshi Yoshida — Hiroshi Yoshida\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-first-visit-of-the-cuckoo-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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 First Visit of the Cuckoo - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\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":58502066209103,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502073123151,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502073155919,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502073188687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502073221455,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502073254223,"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":58502073286991,"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":58502073319759,"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":58502073352527,"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":58502073385295,"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":58502073418063,"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":58502073450831,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Children-with-Three-Fighting-Cocks_Poster_CompositorV1_1786419483197.jpg?v=1787011754","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/three-children-with-three-fighting-cocks-suzuki-harunobu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}