Beauty With Fan
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Katsukawa Shunsho's Beauty With Fan 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
Katsukawa Shunsho’s Beauty With Fan is a mesmerizing ukiyo-e woodblock print that embodies the elegance and refinement of Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). The artwork depicts a graceful courtesan holding a delicately painted folding fan, her kimono adorned with intricate floral patterns rendered in soft yet vibrant hues. Shunsho, a master of the Katsukawa school, was renowned for his bijin-ga ("beautiful women") prints, capturing not only feminine beauty but also the sophisticated social milieu of Kyoto and Edo pleasure districts. The composition balances subtlety and poise—her slightly tilted head and the delicate curve of her fan suggest quiet introspection, while the flowing lines and layered textures reflect the artist’s mastery of woodblock techniques. As a key figure in ukiyo-e’s golden age, Shunsho’s work bridged early Edo-period austerity and the later flamboyance of artists like Utamaro, making Beauty With Fan a quintessential representation of 18th-century Japanese aesthetics.
When displaying Beauty With Fan in a modern space, consider pairing it with minimalist furnishings to let its intricate details shine. Ideal for a study or lounge, the print harmonizes beautifully with warm wood tones, shoji-inspired screens, or muted textiles in indigo or ochre to echo its traditional palette. Framing it in a slender black or natural wood frame maintains authenticity, while a matte anti-glare glass prevents reflections from dulling its delicate colors. For larger rooms, opt for a medium-sized reproduction (around 24x36 inches) to create a focal point, whereas smaller spaces benefit from a petite print arranged alongside other ukiyo-e works in a gallery wall. In offices, it lends serenity—position it near a reading nook with soft lighting to contrast contemporary workspaces with timeless tranquility. Whether hung alone or grouped, Shunsho’s work infuses spaces with cultural depth understated sophistication.
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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.
