{"product_id":"km3r1-mn084","title":"Maruyama Ōkyo \"Torazu (Tiger)\" 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 75 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\u003eMaruyama Ōkyo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaruyama Ōkyo (1733–1795)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a painter active in Kyoto during the mid-Edo period and is known as the founder of the Maruyama school. He emphasized shasei, the careful observation and depiction of actual subjects, portraying animals, plants, and landscapes with naturalness and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis distinctive style combined the traditional beauty of Japanese painting with Western techniques such as perspective and shading. His representative works include Pine Trees in Snow, and he had a profound influence on later generations of painters in Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTorazu (Tiger)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaruyama Ōkyo’s Torazu depicts a tiger poised on a rock, gazing sharply upward. Its large, rounded eyes, firmly planted legs, and soft fur are rendered with great care, giving the powerful animal an unexpectedly approachable expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs living tigers could not be seen in Japan at the time, Ōkyo is believed to have studied imported tiger skins and the appearance of familiar domestic cats. The work reflects his emphasis on close observation, giving the tiger a strong sense of volume and vitality. Traditionally, the tiger has been admired as an auspicious symbol of courage, dignity, and protection from misfortune.\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":54566438338835,"sku":"KM3R1-mn084","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/4695\/8867\/files\/KM3R1-084.jpg?v=1786697325","url":"https:\/\/juho-tougei.com\/en\/products\/km3r1-mn084","provider":"寿鳳人形の東芸","version":"1.0","type":"link"}