Self-portrait
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Aimitsu's Self-portrait into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
In "Self-portrait by Aimitsu," the Japanese Surrealist painter creates a hauntingly introspective image that blurs the boundaries between reality and dreamscape. Painted in 1940 during Japan's wartime era, the work combines Western oil techniques with Eastern lyrical sensibility, showing the artist's gaunt face emerging from swirling, muted tones of grey and ochre. His asymmetrical eyes — one sharply focused, the other dissolving into abstraction — epitomize Surrealism's exploration of subconscious duality. As one of few surviving self-portraits from Japan's avant-garde "Dokuritsu Bijutsu Kyokai" (Independent Art Association), it represents a daring fusion of 1930s European modernist influences with traditional Japanese "nihonga" spirituality. The painting's psychological depth and technical mastery have earned it recognition as a pivotal work in bridging pre-war and post-war Japanese modern art movements.
For interior spaces, this profound artwork commands thoughtful placement. Its 73 × 60 cm dimensions suit focal walls in reading nooks or executive offices, where viewers can contemplate its nuances from 1.5-2 meters away. Frame it in slender blackened steel or charred wood ("yakisugi" style) to echo the painting's somber textures. The work harmonizes exceptionally with minimalist Japandi interiors — pair it with tactile materials like handmade washi paper lamps or a dark-stained walnut desk. In color schemes, extract the painting's earthy palette: layer slate blue upholstery against mushroom-gray walls, accented with burnt orange throw pillows to activate the canvas' subtle warmth. Avoid stark white backgrounds which would overpower its delicate tonal gradations. For corporate settings, position it in contemplation areas near indirect lighting to emphasize its meditative quality without glare disrupting the fragile surface.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
