Street Scene At Night
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hiroaki Shotei's Street Scene At Night 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
Hiroaki Shotei's Street Scene At Night is a captivating woodblock print that transports viewers to a serene yet lively nocturnal urban setting in early 20th-century Japan. The artwork showcases Shotei's masterful blending of traditional ukiyo-e techniques with subtle Western influences, depicting lantern-lit streets, softly glowing shopfronts, and figures moving through the tranquil night. Rendered in delicate blues, warm ambers, and muted earth tones, the scene exudes an almost poetic ambiance, balancing quiet intimacy with the gentle hum of city life. Created during Japan's Taishō period (1912-1926), the piece represents a transitional era where artists like Shotei preserved Japanese aesthetics while incorporating modern elements. As a pivotal figure in the shin-hanga ("new prints") movement that revitalized traditional woodblock printing, Shotei's nightscapes remain highly regarded for their technical precision and atmospheric depth, offering a nostalgic yet timeless vision of urban Japan before Westernization dramatically altered cityscapes.
When incorporating Street Scene At Night into interior spaces, consider its ideal placement as a focal point in transitional areas like entryways or hallways, where its subtle drama can unfold gradually. The print's harmonious blues and golds complement both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional Japanese-inspired interiors, particularly when paired with natural materials like bamboo or dark walnut. For offices, it creates a calming presence without distraction—best displayed at eye level in a simple wooden frame with museum glass to enhance its refined details. An ideal size would be medium (approx. 16×24 inches) to appreciate the intricate linework while maintaining intimate scale. In living rooms, layer its colors through indigo textiles or washi paper lamps, allowing the artwork to anchor a sophisticated, cross-cultural aesthetic. The night scene's peaceful energy makes it especially suitable for bedrooms or meditation spaces where its moonlit glow can foster relaxation.
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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.
