Ito Jakuchu "Plum Blossoms and Cranes" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print

Mini Hanging Scroll

Size: 28 cm wide × approximately 75 cm high
Artwork material: Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)
Roller ends: Resin
Storage: Paper storage box included

Ito Jakuchu

• Ito Jakuchu (1716–1800) was a painter from the mid-Edo period who is known for his original paintings of flowers and birds, using vivid colors and detailed depictions. Born into a merchant family in Kyoto, he retired at the age of 40 to devote himself to painting. His works are characterized by their vivid depictions of plants and animals, such as his masterpiece "Dobutsusai-e."

Plum Blossoms and Cranes

• The hanging scroll is based on a magnificent folding screen depicting full-bloom plum blossoms and a flock of red-crowned cranes, celebrated as one of the thirty works in Jakuchū Itō’s masterpiece series Dōshoku Saie (“Colorful Realm of Living Beings”). The vivid contrast of red and white creates a lively composition, while the cranes symbolize longevity and good fortune, and the plum blossoms represent perseverance and the arrival of spring, making it an auspicious painting of celebration and prosperity.
  

Mini Hanging Scroll

This compact hanging scroll is designed to resemble a traditionally mounted scroll. The decorative fūtai 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.

High-Definition Art Reproduction with Hand-Applied Color

The 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.