Yabake
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Goyo Hashiguchi's Yabake 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
Yabake (Night Bonfire) by Goyo Hashiguchi is a captivating shin-hanga woodblock print that radiates quiet nocturnal poetry. Created in 1920 during Japan's Taishō era, it depicts a solitary woman shielding her face from embers while tending a glowing bonfire – her kimono patterns and the smoke curling upward rendered with exquisite delicacy. As one of Goyo's final masterpieces before his untimely death, it represents the pinnacle of shin-hanga's ("new prints") revival of ukiyo-e traditions with modern sensibility. Unlike Hiroshige's landscapes or Utamaro's beauties, Goyo's work bridges Meiji-era craftsmanship and Taishō modernity through psychological depth and atmospheric nuance. The limited-edition work (only a few hundred impressions exist) is now housed in museums like Tokyo National Museum, celebrated for its technical perfection – particularly the subtle gradation (bokashi) of indigo hues merging with fiery orange sparks against the velvety darkness.
For interior spaces, Yabake's intimate 40.6 × 26.7 cm dimensions suit curated wall groupings or meditation nooks. Frame it in slender black lacquer with museum glass to amplify its moonlit glow, ideally displayed at eye-level near reading chairs or entryways for contemplative pauses. Its indigo-umber palette harmonizes effortlessly with Scandinavian oak furnishings, Bohemian textiles, or even industrial lofts when paired with wrought-iron accents. Consider flanking it with Ikebana arrangements using dried pampas grass to echo the smoky wisps, or position opposite large windows where changing daylight accentuates its layered printing. In offices, it brings serene focus to creative workspaces when balanced with clean-lined desks and matte concrete walls – the figure's downward gaze subtly discourages ceiling-mounted lighting in favor of warm, directional floor lamps that recreate the bonfire's intimate radiance.
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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.
