Sambaso Dancer And Lover
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Isoda Koryusai's Sambaso Dancer And Lover 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
The vibrant woodblock print Sambaso Dancer And Lover by Isoda Koryusai (c.1770s) captures Edo-period Japan’s theatrical flair with electrifying energy. Against a muted background, the entwined figures of a sambaso ritual dancer (in dynamic posture with flowing sleeves) and his coquettish companion burst forth in rich jewel tones—deep emerald, vermilion, and gold—showcasing Koryusai’s mastery of benizuri-e (early color printing). As a transitional figure between Harunobu’s lyricism and Utamaro’s sophistication, Koryusai elevated ukiyo-e from decorative prints to narrative art. This work exemplifies his signature: theatrical compositions blending Shinto ceremonial dance (kagura) with bijin-ga (beauty portraits), offering rare insight into Edo’s performing arts. Its cultural significance lies in documenting the sambaso tradition while subverting norms through intimate audience-performer interplay—a daring move during the Tokugawa shogunate’s strict moral codes.
For contemporary spaces, this print’s vivid palette demands strategic placement. In a minimalist office, frame it in slender black lacquer (matching the artwork’s key blocks) against sage-green walls to let the crimson and gold pop—ideal above a mid-century credenza. The 38×25 cm dimensions suit gallery walls or as part of a ukiyo-e triptych flanked by Koryusai’s mitate-e works. In eclectic interiors, echo its colors through persimmon-hued velvet cushions or a shibori-dyed throw. Avoid overwhelming the composition; instead, highlight its kinetic energy with directional LED spotlights (2700K) at 45-degree angles to enhance the embossed textile details. For cohesion in Japandi-style rooms, pair with rough-hewn cedar shelves displaying haniwa pottery replicas, creating a dialogue between Edo exuberance and wabi-sabi restraint.
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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.
