Kugaraza Street After Night Rain
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hiroshi Yoshida's Kugaraza Street After Night Rain 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 Kugayama Street After Night Rain, Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)—a master of Japanese shin-hanga ("new prints")—captures a luminous urban nocturne illuminated by rain-slicked streets. The scene, bathed in shimmering reflections of electric lights, depicts a quiet Tokyo neighborhood in the early 20th century, where modernity and tradition gently collide. Yoshida’s meticulous woodblock technique renders the wet pavement like a mirror, amplifying the glow of lanterns and silhouetted figures under umbrellas, evoking solitude and poetic nostalgia. This work exemplifies shin-hanga’s fusion of ukiyo-e craftsmanship with Western realism and light effects, a movement that revitalized Japanese printmaking amid industrialization. Today, it stands as a testament to Yoshida’s ability to transform mundane moments into meditative art, celebrated in museums like the Smithsonian and the Tokyo National Museum.
For interiors, Kugayama Street After Night Rain harmonizes beautifully with minimalist, Japandi, or mid-century modern spaces. Its muted indigos, soft golds, and inky blacks pair elegantly with warm wood tones, linen textiles, or brass accents. Hang it in a dimly lit hallway or a study to echo its reflective mood, ideally in a 60x90 cm format for intimacy. Vertical placement enhances the composition’s depth, while a slim black frame maintains its contemplative elegance. The painting’s tranquil vibe suits offices seeking serenity or living rooms craving a conversation piece—balance it with clean lines and avoid clutter to let its atmospheric glow take center stage.
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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.
