Rabbits - Kōno Bairei Kacho-e Art Print
Description
Kono Bairei's "Black and White Rabbits" embodies Meiji-era Japanese artistry, melding minimalist elegance with natural grace. This ink wash masterpiece portrays two contrasting lagomorphs - one ebony, one ivory - their forms distilled to essential brushstrokes.
Bairei's restrained palette and deft technique capture the rabbits' textural juxtaposition, from velvety ears to downy fur. The white rabbit's crimson eye pierces the composition, a vivid focal point amidst monochromatic serenity.
This ukiyo-e inspired work transcends mere animal portraiture, offering a meditation on duality, harmony, and the ephemeral beauty of nature. Bairei's mastery of negative space and subtle gradations elevates this seemingly simple scene to a profound exploration of form and void, embodying the aesthetic principles of wabi-sabi and yohaku-no-bi. A timeless treasure of Japanese visual culture, this piece continues to captivate with its understated power and zen-like tranquility.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
Details, Details
Paper color: Natural white
Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)
Printing method: Giclée
Inks: Water-based
Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
100+ Years of Color
Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
