Clad in deep blue armour, a samurai stands with silent gravity, the lines of his helmet and lamellar plates rendered in the manner of the old woodblock prints. Flat planes of colour and clean outlines recall the golden age of ukiyo-e, and the whole radiates a mysterious nobility, as though it had slipped out of a dreamed Japan, at once warlike and deeply at peace. Every detail of the armour, from the cords to the crest of the helmet, seems to carry an old story of honour, discipline and legend.

This creation belongs to our Japanese Prints collection, a tribute to the master engravers and to the imagery of old Japan. Above a futon, in a calm living room or a spare hallway, it brings a strong yet serene presence for anyone drawn to Japanese culture and its legendary figures. It converses with spare furniture, a few plants and soft light, composing a corner of Japanese inspiration all its own.

• 16 sizes available, from 13×18 cm up to A0
• Unframed or framed in black, white, light wood or dark wood
• Printed to order on carefully chosen paper and inks
• Free worldwide shipping

A gift that will speak to the martial-arts enthusiast, the collector of Japanese prints or the lover of Japanese culture in search of a striking piece.