Moonlight Over Rome
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gyoshu Hayami's Moonlight Over Rome 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
Moonlight Over Rome by Gyoshu Hayami (1912) is a mesmerizing example of early 20th-century Japanese Nihonga painting blending Eastern lyricism with Western motifs. Painted during Hayami’s European travels, the delicate watercolor captures a moonlit Roman piazza in an ethereal blue-green palette, where architecture dissolves into misty brushstrokes—a hallmark of his signature mōrōtai (hazy style) technique. The scene’s quiet luminosity, achieved through layered mineral pigments on silk, reflects Hayami’s pioneering fusion of Japanese tonal subtlety with Impressionist light studies. As a rare non-domestic subject within Nihonga, this work marked a turning point in Japan’s Taishō-era artistic dialogue with Europe, now held in the Tokyo National Museum’s Modern Art collection. Its atmospheric ambiguity—between representation and abstraction—later influenced postwar Japanese surrealists.
For interiors, this painting’s muted blues and silvery undertones harmonize perfectly with Scandinavian minimalism or Japandi spaces. Hang it in a low-lit hallway or study where its luminous glow can shine against pale oak walls or slate-gray textiles. A 60x90cm framed replica (close to the original’s 54.5x72cm dimensions) maintains intimacy without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair with matte ceramic vases in celadon green or foggy glass table lamps to echo its dreamy tones. In offices, position it near indirect lighting to amplify the moonlit effect, complementing monochrome furniture while softening modernist steel surfaces. Avoid competing with bold patterns; instead, let it anchor a serene focal point beside sleek walnut shelving or a textured linen sofa.
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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.
