{"product_id":"view-of-west-lake-kusumi-morikage","title":"View of West Lake - Kusumi Morikage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA six-panel folding screen by Kusumi Morikage, depicting the serene West Lake through delicate ink-wash techniques and atmospheric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis six-panel folding screen depicts the celebrated West Lake, a subject with deep roots in East Asian poetic and artistic traditions. Kusumi Morikage, a student of the Kano school who later developed an independent style, employs a restrained ink-wash technique to capture the atmospheric conditions of the site. The composition relies on the interplay between solid forms and empty space, a hallmark of the period's aesthetic preference for suggestion over explicit detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene features architectural elements, including pavilions and arched bridges, nestled among weeping willows and craggy hills. Small boats traverse the water, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the expansive environment. The artist uses varying densities of ink to create depth, with distant mountains rendered in soft, blurred washes that recede into the background, while the foreground structures are defined by more precise, controlled brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorikage is known for his departure from the rigid formality of the Kano school, favouring a more personal and lyrical approach to his subjects. This work demonstrates his ability to balance technical precision with a sense of quiet observation. The screen format allows the viewer to engage with the scene as a continuous narrative, moving from the detailed foreground to the ethereal, mist-covered horizon. The use of monochrome ink focuses the viewer's attention on the structure of the composition and the subtle tonal shifts, rather than colour. It is a fine example of seventeenth-century Japanese ink painting, reflecting the period's interest in classical Chinese themes interpreted through a distinctively Japanese sensibility.\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\/landscapes-in-various-styles-after-old-masters-mei-qing\" 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;\"\u003eLandscapes in Various Styles after Old Masters - Mei Qing — Mei Qing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kusumi Morikage","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810018398543,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810048053583,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810048086351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810048119119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810048151887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810048184655,"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":58810048217423,"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":58810048250191,"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":58810048282959,"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":58810048315727,"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":58810048348495,"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":58810048381263,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-West-Lake_Poster_CompositorV1_1789675355186.jpg?v=1789695854","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/view-of-west-lake-kusumi-morikage","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}