{"product_id":"km3r1-063-zm","title":"Kobayashi Kokei \"Shōbu (Irises)\" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMini Hanging Scroll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm wide × approximately 90 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoller ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper storage box included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKobayashi Kokei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKobayashi Kokei (1883–1957) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a Japanese painter active from the Taishō through the Shōwa period. Drawing inspiration from plants, animals, figures, and classical tales, he developed a distinctive style characterized by delicate lines based on careful observation, clear colors, and simple yet refined compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work combined the beauty of classical Japanese painting with a modern sensibility and is often described as “Neo-Classicism” in Japanese art. He made a significant contribution to the development of modern Japanese painting and received the Order of Culture in 1950.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShōbu (Irises)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobayashi Kokei’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShōbu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts irises in white, pink, purple, and deep blue arranged in an antique Ko-Imari vase from the artist’s own collection. The slender upright leaves and the varied forms of the blossoms convey the freshness and splendor of early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers and leaves are rendered with delicate lines based on careful observation, while the vivid colors and generous empty space create a refined and serene composition. The contrast between the ornate Ko-Imari vase and the vigorously rising irises reflects Kokei’s distinctive fusion of classical beauty and modern sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in 1952 and now in the collection of the Yamatane Museum of Art, this was Kokei’s final work exhibited at the Inten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMini Hanging Scroll\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact hanging scroll is designed to resemble a traditionally mounted scroll. The decorative \u003cem\u003efūtai\u003c\/em\u003e strips are integrated into the upper fabric, and the roller ends are made of resin. Its compact size makes it as easy to display as a poster, while its affordable price allows you to enjoy Japanese art casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Definition Art Reproduction with Hand-Applied Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is reproduced on specially prepared Shinkenpon, a silk-like fabric, using advanced giclée printing technology also employed by major museums worldwide for fine-art reproductions. The final details are enhanced with hand-applied color to create a more vivid and realistic appearance. The materials offer excellent resistance to light and ozone, helping preserve the original colors and beauty over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"寿鳳人形の東芸","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54563569271059,"sku":"KM3R1-mn063","price":8424.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/4695\/8867\/files\/KM3R1-063.jpg?v=1786597342","url":"https:\/\/juho-tougei.com\/en-as\/products\/km3r1-063-zm","provider":"寿鳳人形の東芸","version":"1.0","type":"link"}