{"id":2486,"date":"2026-08-06T11:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2486"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:04:21","slug":"japanese-rooster-on-drum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=japanese-rooster-on-drum","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Rooster on Drum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Bring the opulence, intricate craftsmanship, and striking symbolism of 19th-century Asian decorative art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Directed by architect and scholar <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"201\">George Ashdown Audsley<\/b> for his monumental publication <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"255\">The Ornamental Arts of Japan<\/i> (1882\u20131884), this breathtaking chromolithograph plate depicts a proud rooster (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"363\">Ondori<\/i>) and hen perched atop a decorative Japanese war drum (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"424\">Taiko<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Rendered in brilliant jewel tones, the rooster showcases fiery saffron, vermilion, and metallic green tail feathers, standing against a deep indigo-blue backdrop filled with stylized cloud trails. The drum beneath features a coiled golden dragon, all enclosed within an intricate brocade floral border. Meticulously restored against a clean off-white paper base with authentic publisher credits reading <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"403\">&#8220;G. A. Audsley, dir.&#8221;<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"426\">&#8220;Sampson Low &amp; Co. Publ.&#8221;<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"453\">&#8220;Imp. Lemercier &amp; C.ie, Paris&#8221;<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"489\">&#8220;Pralon, lith.&#8221;<\/i>, this print serves as a grand, regal centerpiece for modern walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>In the late 19th century, the Western world was swept by <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">Japonisme<\/i>\u2014a profound fascination with traditional Japanese art, lacquerware, textiles, and woodblock prints following the end of Japan&#8217;s isolationist period. British architect George Ashdown Audsley spent years documenting Japan&#8217;s finest imperial and private collections to create <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"351\">The Ornamental Arts of Japan<\/i>, published in London in 1882. To achieve unprecedented richness, Audsley partnered with Paris\u2019s premier chromolithographic house, Lemercier &amp; Cie, where lithographer Pralon painstakingly layered dozens of stone-ink impressions to recreate gold leaf, silk thread, and lacquer textures. Today, original folio plates from Audsley&#8217;s masterpiece are preserved in major museum archives, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in Asian ornamental design, textile geometry, and vibrant color blocking, this composition pairs a majestic avian silhouette with classic Japanese motifs. In East Asian iconography, the rooster perched on a drum (<i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"242\">Kanko-dori<\/i>) is an ancient symbol of peace, prosperity, and good fortune, while the dragon signifies strength and celestial wisdom. The intense contrast between the deep royal-blue sky, gold-patterned drum, and warm crimson comb creates a rich visual rhythm, bordered by an elaborate geometric flower-and-vine frame. Set against a clean paper margin, this high-impact artwork introduces an air of historic luxury, global elegance, and artistic sophistication to any interior.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Lovers of Japanese art, textile and embroidery historians, East Asian mythology scholars, rooster and bird art collectors, and admirers of Victorian chromolithography.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Grand living rooms, formal dining spaces, quiet home offices, private libraries, entryways, or as an anchor piece on a global gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Eclectic, Japandi, Asian modern, maximalist, dark academia, or transitional interior design styles that value rich jewel tones and historic fine art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist \/ Editor:<\/b> George Ashdown Audsley (British, 1838\u20131925) \/ Lithography by Pralon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Printer \/ Publisher:<\/b> Imp. Lemercier &amp; Cie (Paris) \/ Sampson Low &amp; Co. (London)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Japanese Rooster on Drum (<i data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">The Ornamental Arts of Japan &#8211; Section II, Plate I<\/i>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Japanese Textile &amp; Embroidery Study, Symbolic Rooster on Taiko Drum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> c. 1882\u20131884<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> 19th-Century Japonisme \/ Vintage Chromolithograph Fine Art<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the opulence, intricate craftsmanship, and striking symbolism of 19th-century Asian decorative art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. 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