Plum, Iris And Peony
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hochu Nakamura's Plum, Iris And Peony 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
"Plum, Iris and Peony" by Hōchū Nakamura (active 1790–1819) is a delicate masterpiece of Edo-period Japanese art that embodies the refined aesthetics of Nanga (Southern School) painting. This elegant kachō-ga (flower-and-bird painting) unfolds like a visual haiku: sprigs of early plum blossoms symbolize resilience, lush peonies represent prosperity, and irises evoke summer’s grace, all rendered in subtle ink washes with delicate bokashi gradations. Nakamura’s work exemplifies the 18th-century Japanese literati’s fascination with Chinese-inspired ink techniques blended with native yamato-e lyricism. Though less documented than his contemporary Sakai Hōitsu, Nakamura’s botanical studies significantly influenced later Rinpa school artists, bridging the gap between scholarly ink painting and decorative arts.
For interior styling, this painting’s restrained palette of ink grays and soft earth tones makes it ideal for minimalist spaces or Japandi-inspired interiors. Consider floating-frame mounting on a flax-colored wall to accentuate its meditative quality, or pair it with matte black lacquer furniture for contemporary contrast. In home offices, the scroll’s vertical composition (typical 40×80cm hanging scroll dimensions) works beautifully beside floor lamps with washi shades, while the floral motifs subtly harmonize with mid-century modern organic forms. Corporate spaces might enlarge select details as a textured accent wall behind reception areas, using its botanical rhythm to soften steel-and-glass environments. For color echoing, incorporate indigo textiles (reflecting the irises) or celadon ceramics mimicking aged bamboo leaves depicted in the work.
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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.
