Hishida Shunsō "Asano Botan (Peonies in the Morning)" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print

Mini Hanging Scroll

Size: 28 cm wide × approximately 90 cm high
Artwork material: Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)
Roller ends: Resin
Storage: Paper storage box included

Hishida Shunsō

Hishida Shunsō (1874–1911) was a Japanese painter from Nagano who studied under Okakura Tenshin and co-founded the Japan Art Institute with Yokoyama Taikan. He pioneered the mōrōtai style, suppressing outlines and using mist-like shading, bringing innovation to modern Japanese painting. His major works include Fallen Leaves and Black Cat. Though he died at the young age of 36, his approach had a lasting influence on later generations.

Asano Botan (Peonies in the Morning)

This work depicts a large peony painted in Shunsō’s distinctive mōrōtai style, with soft tones and refined elegance. The peony has long symbolized wealth and auspicious fortune, and here its grandeur and purity are expressed in a graceful and dignified atmosphere.

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.