Full-length Portrait Of The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro In A Femalerole, The Silhouette Of A Male Figure Visible Through The Shojiscreen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ippitsusai Buncho's Full-length Portrait Of The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro In A Femalerole, The Silhouette Of A Male Figure Visible Through The Shojiscreen 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
This captivating ukiyo-e print by Ippitsusai Buncho (active 1765–1792) presents celebrated kabuki actor Matsumoto Kōshirō V in a mesmerizing female role (onnagata), embodying Edo-period theater's exquisite gender performance. Behind the delicate shoji screen, the faint silhouette of a male figure creates striking duality - perhaps symbolizing the actor's offstage identity or a theatrical narrative device. Buncho's masterful use of negative space and subtle gradation reveals his innovative approach within the yakusha-e (actor print) tradition. The work exemplifies mid-Edo period ukiyo-e's golden age, where Buncho pioneered psychological depth in actor portraits through compositional daring and restrained elegance. Its preservation of kabuki's ephemeral performances makes it historically significant, offering rare insights into 18th-century Japanese performative culture and aesthetic ideals of beauty (iki). The tension between visible femininity and hinted masculinity invites contemplation on Edo society's complex engagement with gender roles.
For sophisticated interiors, this artwork demands strategic placement. Its vertical format (typical 28×15cm oban size) suits narrow walls in studies or dressing rooms, ideally framed in minimalist black lacquer to echo Edo-era scroll mountings. Position opposite natural light to dramatize the translucent shoji effect. Complement with low-profile furniture featuring clean lines - perhaps a Tokujin Yoshioka chair or Noguchi coffee table. The print's muted earth tones harmonize with warm wood finishes and Japanese washi paper lamps. In corporate spaces, display in executive lounges alongside contemporary calligraphy pieces for cross-era dialogue. Avoid cluttering nearby surfaces; let the work's spatial tension breathe. For residential settings, pair with indigo textiles and a single ikebana arrangement to enhance its quiet theatricality. Digital reproductions should maintain original proportions at approximately 24×36 inches for proper visual impact.
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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.
