Hen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hishida Shunso's Hen 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
Hishida Shunso's Hen (1901) is a mesmerizing embodiment of Japan's Nihonga style, where Western realism softly dissolves into Eastern poeticism. This delicate ink-and-color painting captures a solitary hen mid-step, her amber plumage rendered in translucent washes that seem to glow against the muted parchment. Shunso, a co-founder of the revolutionary yorokobi no ame ("joyous rain") technique, transforms ordinary poultry into a meditation on transience – the hen’s downward gaze and slightly raised foot suggest both purpose and fragility. As a pivotal work from the Kokusai-kai exhibition period, Hen bridges Meiji-era innovation (its subtle chiaroscuro nods to Whistler) with Edo-period lyricism, later influencing Taisho-era nihonga masters like Yokoyama Taikan. The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery notes its "unhurried brushstrokes that breathe life into emptiness," cementing its status as a turning point in modern Japanese art history.
For interiors, Hen’s warm sepia tones yearn for spaces that honor quiet contemplation: position a high-quality reproduction (aim for 60x40cm) against a textured taupe wall in a reading nook or Zen-style office. Its horizontal composition pairs beautifully with low wooden shelving or a shoji screen, while the earthy palette harmonizes with indigo-dyed textiles or celadon ceramics. In minimalist Scandinavian rooms, let it float above a birch console as an organic counterpoint; for eclectic spaces, layer it with rustic wabi-sabi objects like asymmetrical pottery. Avoid oversaturated colors nearby – the painting’s power lies in its whispered hues. Curators often display it at eye-level (145-150cm) to emphasize its intimate scale, inviting viewers into Shunso’s world of "beauty within the mundane."
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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.
