{"product_id":"shp303-shikishi-print-of-ensho-san-yutei-三遊亭圓生","title":"SHP303 - Shikishi print of Enshō San’yūtei 三遊亭圓生","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis expressive shikishi print features a lively ink illustration and calligraphy associated with 三遊亭圓生（6代目） (Enshō San’yūtei VI), one of the most revered masters of rakugo, Japan’s traditional art of comic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the composition is a charming depiction of a 「坐禅蛙」 (Zazen Frog)—a frog seated in a posture reminiscent of Zen meditation. With just a few spontaneous yet controlled brushstrokes, the figure captures both humor and quiet contemplation, embodying a playful fusion of Zen imagery and rakugo wit. The simplicity of the form invites interpretation, balancing lightheartedness with a subtle philosophical undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan’yūtei Enshō VI (1900–1979) was a towering figure in 20th-century rakugo. Born in Tokyo, he became renowned for his mastery of classical rakugo (古典落語), delivering stories with precision, intelligence, and emotional depth. His style was notably refined and restrained, emphasizing timing and narrative clarity over exaggeration. Widely respected as a “rakugo craftsman,” he played a crucial role in preserving traditional storytelling while bringing it to broader audiences through radio and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on a traditional gold-edged shikishi board, the piece retains the aesthetic of an original ink artwork. Blending Zen humor, minimalist ink expression, and rakugo culture, this artwork is both whimsical and contemplative—a unique collectible that reflects the personality and legacy of one of Japan’s great storytelling masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57202760221003,"sku":"SHP303","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_2c791fa8-9585-4eb6-ab9f-809877ed9128.jpg?v=1777827695","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/shp303-shikishi-print-of-ensho-san-yutei-%e4%b8%89%e9%81%8a%e4%ba%ad%e5%9c%93%e7%94%9f","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}