Birds In Autumn
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Imao Keinen's Birds In Autumn 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
Imao Keinen's Birds in Autumn (1889) is a delicate masterpiece of kacho-e (bird-and-flower) woodblock printing from Japan's Meiji era. The composition sings with quiet melancholy—crimson maple leaves drift around a solitary bird perched on a slender branch, its plumage rendered in exquisite gradations of gray and ivory. Keinen's precise yet poetic linework reflects his dual training in traditional Kanō school painting and Western naturalism, creating a harmonious tension between decorative elegance and scientific observation. As part of his celebrated four-season series Keinen Kachō Gafu, this work represents the twilight of ukiyo-e tradition while incorporating subtle Art Nouveau influences, making it a pivotal bridge between Edo-period craftsmanship and modern Japanese design. The restrained color palette—burnt sienna, oxidized gold, and whisper-thin blacks—evokes wabi-sabi aesthetics, transforming a simple natural scene into a meditation on transience.
For interiors, this print's 15×10 inch dimensions make it ideal for intimate spaces—consider floating it in a shadowbox frame to emphasize its paper-thin edges, or pairing it with rough-textured shou sugi ban wood panels for contrast. The autumnal tones harmonize beautifully with earth-toned mid-century furniture or minimalist Scandinavian decor, while the negative space in the composition lends serenity to busy offices when displayed at eye level. Cluster it with smaller bamboo-rimmed mirrors or indigo-dyed textiles to accentuate the blue undertones in the bird's feathers. In contemporary settings, its organic forms counterbalance sleek metallic finishes—try flanking it with vintage brass sconces or placing it near potted Phoenix roebelenii palms to echo the arched branch motif. The work's vertical format creates elegant sightlines when hung adjacent to sliding shoji screens or floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
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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.
