{"product_id":"white-roses-and-fish-in-stream-nishiyama-hoen","title":"White Roses and Fish in Stream - Nishiyama Hōen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate hanging scroll painting by Nishiyama Hōen, featuring a graceful branch of white roses arching over a stream with swimming fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hanging scroll by Nishiyama Hōen demonstrates the refined aesthetic of the Shijō school, which prioritised direct observation of nature combined with a lyrical, often understated, brush technique. The composition is vertical and sparse, allowing the negative space of the silk ground to suggest the atmosphere of a quiet stream. A single, slender branch of white roses arches across the frame, its movement guiding the eye from the upper right down toward the water surface at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roses are rendered with delicate attention to the layered petals and the subtle variations in foliage colour. Below the water line, two small fish swim, their forms suggested through soft, translucent ink washes that contrast with the more defined structure of the floral branch above. This juxtaposition of the terrestrial and the aquatic is a hallmark of the kachō-ga tradition, which focuses on the observation of birds and flowers within their natural environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNishiyama Hōen, a student of the master Okamoto Toyohiko, maintained the school's emphasis on naturalism while developing a personal style characterised by clarity and balance. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, relying instead on the precise placement of elements and the quality of the ink work to convey a sense of calm. The muted palette, dominated by soft greens, whites, and the warm tone of the aged silk, reflects the traditional Japanese appreciation for seasonal change and the transient beauty of the natural world. This print captures the original scroll's texture and the subtle tonal shifts of the ink, providing a clear view of the artist's brushwork and the balanced composition that defines this period of Japanese painting.\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\/bird-bathing-beneath-willow-nakabayashi-chikuto\" 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;\"\u003eBird Bathing Beneath Willow - Nakabayashi Chikutō — Chikutō Nakabayashi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hōen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072976453967,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59073186267471,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59073186300239,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59073186333007,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59073186365775,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59073186398543,"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":59073186431311,"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":59073186464079,"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":59073186496847,"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":59073186529615,"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":59073186562383,"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":59073186595151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/White-Roses-and-Fish-in-Stream_Poster_CompositorV1_1791527188824.jpg?v=1791528003","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/white-roses-and-fish-in-stream-nishiyama-hoen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}