Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played from the series Tosa Nikki - Kubo Shunman
Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played: the visual poetry of Kubo Shunman
This animated panel captures a delicate moment where birds and the sea meet, rendered with a subtle palette of blues, grays, and ochre touches. The composition plays on sinuous lines and controlled flat areas that emphasize the movement of the cormorants and the lightness of the seagulls, while the artist's touch transforms the foam into almost calligraphic motifs. The atmosphere is both contemplative and lively, inviting the viewer to follow the flight and gathering of birds and to feel the sea breeze animating the scene.
Kubo Shunman, master of Edo printmaking and elegance
Kubo Shunman, active at the end of the Edo period, is renowned for his refined prints and compositions influenced by ukiyo-e tradition and Japanese classical poetry. Painter, draftsman, and sometimes calligrapher, he mastered marrying the elegance of lines with literary sensitivity, giving rise to inspired series such as Tosa Nikki. His work helped renew narrative themes by infusing them with pictorial softness and attention to detail that left a mark on his contemporaries and Japanese art enthusiasts. This art print pays tribute to his sense of visual storytelling.
A decorative acquisition with multiple assets
This art print of 'Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played' fits perfectly into contemporary as well as traditional interiors: living room, office, bedroom, or entrance hall. Faithful in color and composition, the canvas highlights the finesse of the line and the atmospheric depth of the original, offering a calming and evocative tableau. Whether you choose a canvas print or a classic framing, this art print of 'Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played' adds a cultural and refined touch, ideal for creating an elegant focal point rich in history.
Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played: the visual poetry of Kubo Shunman
This animated panel captures a delicate moment where birds and the sea meet, rendered with a subtle palette of blues, grays, and ochre touches. The composition plays on sinuous lines and controlled flat areas that emphasize the movement of the cormorants and the lightness of the seagulls, while the artist's touch transforms the foam into almost calligraphic motifs. The atmosphere is both contemplative and lively, inviting the viewer to follow the flight and gathering of birds and to feel the sea breeze animating the scene.
Kubo Shunman, master of Edo printmaking and elegance
Kubo Shunman, active at the end of the Edo period, is renowned for his refined prints and compositions influenced by ukiyo-e tradition and Japanese classical poetry. Painter, draftsman, and sometimes calligrapher, he mastered marrying the elegance of lines with literary sensitivity, giving rise to inspired series such as Tosa Nikki. His work helped renew narrative themes by infusing them with pictorial softness and attention to detail that left a mark on his contemporaries and Japanese art enthusiasts. This art print pays tribute to his sense of visual storytelling.
A decorative acquisition with multiple assets
This art print of 'Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played' fits perfectly into contemporary as well as traditional interiors: living room, office, bedroom, or entrance hall. Faithful in color and composition, the canvas highlights the finesse of the line and the atmospheric depth of the original, offering a calming and evocative tableau. Whether you choose a canvas print or a classic framing, this art print of 'Where the cormorants and seagulls gathered and played' adds a cultural and refined touch, ideal for creating an elegant focal point rich in history.
