{"product_id":"shp357-shikishi-print-of-kawai-gyokudo-川合玉堂","title":"SHP357 - Shikishi Print of Kawai Gyokudō 川合玉堂","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage shikishi print features a refined image of hina dolls 雛人形, based on artwork by Kawai Gyokudō 川合玉堂 and printed by Ōtsuka Kōgeisha 大塚巧藝社. It is a fine example of kōgei-ga 巧藝画, a high-quality Japanese art reproduction created to preserve the feeling, brushwork, and atmosphere of the original painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork depicts a pair of traditional hina dolls, representing the Emperor and Empress displayed for Hinamatsuri 雛祭り, the Japanese Doll Festival celebrated on March 3rd. The figures are rendered with simple, elegant lines and soft colors, with red, green, black, and gold accents giving the piece a festive yet gentle character. The patterned robes and quiet expressions create a charming balance between formality and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, hina dolls are displayed to pray for the happiness, health, and protection of girls. They are associated with family blessings, seasonal celebration, elegance, and the wish for a peaceful life. This shikishi carries that same graceful and auspicious meaning, making it a lovely decorative piece for spring or for collectors of traditional Japanese seasonal art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKawai Gyokudō 川合玉堂 was one of the most celebrated Nihonga painters of modern Japan, admired for his sensitive depictions of nature, animals, and rural life. His works often combine poetic simplicity with deep observation, capturing the spirit of the natural world through restrained and elegant brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was printed by Ōtsuka Kōgeisha 大塚巧藝社, a respected Kyoto-based publisher known for producing kōgei-ga, carefully made art reproductions that brought fine Japanese painting to a wider audience while preserving the atmosphere of the original works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58146873639243,"sku":"SHP357","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_4880a575-0de4-40cf-8b8e-bd9d719d8224.jpg?v=1786879470","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/shp357-shikishi-print-of-kawai-gyokudo-%e5%b7%9d%e5%90%88%e7%8e%89%e5%a0%82","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}