Obatan Parrot

Bring the timeless beauty of Hiroshi Yoshida's Obatan Parrot 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.

The captivating woodblock print Obatan Parrot by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) transports viewers to lush tropical foliage through mesmerizing interplay of light and texture. Created during Yoshida's transformative 1930s voyage through Southeast Asia, this masterpiece exemplifies shin-hanga ("new prints") movement's fusion of Western realism with Japanese ukiyo-e traditions. The artwork dazzles with jewel-toned plumage rendered in exquisite gradations (bokashi technique), where emerald greens and cobalt blues cascade across the parrot's feathers like living silk. Yoshida's genius shines through dramatic negative space framing, making the vibrant bird appear to burst forth from washi paper. As one of only 16 avian subjects in Yoshida's famed Birds of Tropical Asia series, this rare 39.5 x 26.5cm vertical composition holds particular significance - it represents Japan's pre-war artistic dialogue with colonial territories while showcasing unprecedented color complexity achieved through 15+ woodblocks. Art historians prize these editions (most in museum collections) for pioneering sustainable tourism imagery decades before the concept existed.

For contemporary spaces, Obatan Parrot functions as sophisticated chromatic conductor. In home offices, select medium-sized reproductions (around 24x36") for statement walls paired with teak furniture and rattan accents to amplify its organic warmth. The painting's emerald-cobalt palette invites bold pairings - consider Benjamin Moore's "Hale Navy" for accent walls or terrazzo surfaces with mica flecks echoing the print's luminous quality. Gallery lighting at 3000K enhances the woodblock's subtle texture while avoiding glare on glossy paper. Surprisingly effective in minimalist Scandinavian interiors, the artwork's negative space creates balance amid clean lines. For executive suites, oversized framing (minimum 2" walnut floater) elevates its presence beside modernist leather furnishings. Rotate seasonal decor - burnt orange textiles in autumn, white orchid arrangements in summer - to continuously rediscover the parrot's chromatic harmonies. Always position at eye-level (57-60") in natural gathering spots where guests can appreciate its intricate carving details.

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.

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.