Yobanashi
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Eishi Hosoda's Yobanashi 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
Eishi Hosoda's "Yobanashi" (Night Conversation) is a captivating example of late Edo-period ukiyo-e that transports viewers to an intimate nocturnal world. Created circa 1790s, this elegant woodblock print epitomizes Hosoda's refined bijin-ga (beautiful women) style, showcasing courtesans engaged in quiet conversation under soft lantern light. The delicate linework and subtle color gradations reveal the artist's background as an official painter to the Tokugawa shogunate before turning to ukiyo-e. Distinguished from the bolder styles of contemporaries like Utamaro, Hosoda's work exhibits aristocratic restraint with its elongated figures and sophisticated compositions. As one of the last great masters of bijin-ga before the genre's decline, "Yobanashi" represents a transitional moment where ukiyo-e began incorporating more poetic subtlety, foreshadowing the rise of shin-hanga in the early 20th century.
For interior spaces, "Yobanashi" works beautifully in transitional areas like entryways or private studies where its contemplative mood can be appreciated. The print's gentle palette of indigo blues and peach tones pairs elegantly with minimalist Japandi furniture or traditional tatami seating areas. Consider displaying it horizontally to follow the eye-level convention of Japanese scroll viewing, ideally in a shadow-box frame with washi paper matting to preserve authenticity. At its original ōban size (approximately 15×10 inches), the artwork maintains intimate proportions perfect for creating focal points without overwhelming smaller rooms. For modern offices, the print's themes of dialogue make it particularly suitable for conference areas when complemented with clean-lined furnishings and strategic accent lighting that mimics the soft glow depicted in the artwork.
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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.
