Kesho No Onna (woman Applying Make-up)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Goyo Hashiguchi's Kesho No Onna (woman Applying Make-up) 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 "Kesho No Onna (Woman Applying Make-up)", Hashiguchi Goyo captures an intimate moment of quiet elegance, where a modern Taishō-era beauty leans forward to adjust her makeup in a mirror. The woodblock print (created in 1920) radiates lyrical sophistication through its rhythmic lines and restrained color palette of warm ochres, muted blacks, and delicate flesh tones - a masterclass in shin-hanga style that revitalized traditional ukiyo-e with subtle Western influences. As one of only 16 known designs by the artist before his untimely death, this work represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century Japanese printmaking, bridging Edo-period craftsmanship with contemporary sensibility. The composition's geometric harmony, created through the interplay of the circular mirror, triangular kimono collar, and vertical stripe background, establishes Goyo as Torii Kiyonaga's spiritual successor in portraying refined feminine beauty.
When displaying this artwork, choose a minimalist setting with ample negative space to honor its contemplative mood. An alcove with warm LED spotlights (2700K) at 45-degree angles will make the hand-printed bokashi gradations glow. For residential spaces, pair with mid-century Danish teak furniture and a single ikebana arrangement to enhance its organic geometry; in offices, it elevates executive suites when flanked by shoji-style room dividers. The standard ōban size (39 x 26 cm) demands viewing at eye level from 1.2-1.5 meters - ideal above a low credenza or beside a makeup vanity for thematic resonance. Layer textiles with similar mineral pigments: consider indigo-dyed cushions or a rust-colored Moroccan rug to echo the print's earthy palette without competing with its delicate balance.
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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.
