Le Fantome De Kohada Koheiji
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Katsushika Hokusai's Le Fantome De Kohada Koheiji 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
Katsushika Hokusai's "Le Fantôme de Kohada Koheiji" (1831–1833) is a haunting masterpiece from his famed "One Hundred Ghost Stories" series, capturing Japanese Edo-period supernatural folklore with striking visual power. The woodblock print depicts the vengeful ghost of Kohada Koheiji – a murdered kabuki actor – emerging sinisterly from a mosquito net, his emaciated figure bathed in eerie blue tones against an inky black background. Hokusai masterfully blends ukiyo-e's crisp lines with surreal horror, amplifying psychological tension through exaggerated facial expressions and contorted limbs. This work exemplifies Hokusai's late-career shift toward darker themes while maintaining his signature compositional brilliance, employing negative space to heighten the ghost's sudden apparition. As one of Japan's earliest horror-themed prints, it profoundly influenced both Japanese kaidan-e (ghost picture) traditions and Western artists like Van Gogh, bridging Eastern and Gothic macabre aesthetics. The piece remains culturally significant for its innovative depiction of yūrei (Japanese spirits) with translucent layered printing techniques.
For contemporary spaces, this print commands attention optimally when displayed as a dramatic focal point – consider floating-frame mounting against deep indigo or charcoal walls to echo its nocturnal palette. A medium-sized reproduction (24×36 inches) maintains impactful visibility in home offices or lounges, ideally paired with minimalist Japanese furnishings like a low-profile oak desk or tatami-inspired seating. The cool blues and blacks harmonize beautifully with concrete finishes or matte metallics, while avoiding competing patterns nearby. In modern interiors, position directional lighting (3000K warm LEDs at 45-degree angles) to mimic traditional shoji screen illumination, casting subtle shadows that enhance the ghostly ambiance. For thematic cohesion, accompany with monochrome ikebana arrangements or smooth riverstone objects, creating a contemplative zone where Edo-period uncanny meets wabi-sabi 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.
