The Katakura Tea Plantation in Suruga Province
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Katsushika Hokusai's The Katakura Tea Plantation in Suruga Province 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 Katakura Tea Plantation in Suruga Province" by Katsushika Hokusai transports viewers to early 19th-century Japan with its serene yet vibrant depiction of rural life. Created around 1830 as part of Hokusai's seminal "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" series, this woodblock print showcases the artist's masterful blending of naturalism and stylization. Against sloping tea fields rendered in rich greens, farmers diligently harvest leaves while Mount Fuji stoically presides in the distance – an intentional composition that reflects ukiyo-e's fascination with harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The work exemplifies Hokusai's mature style with its dynamic diagonal lines framing agricultural rhythms and subtle gradation techniques (bokashi) creating atmospheric depth. As one of only three prints in the series focusing on agricultural labor rather than leisure or landscapes, it holds particular significance for documenting Edo-period agrarian culture while establishing visual conventions that would influence Western Impressionists decades later.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece offers versatile decorative potential. In minimalist offices, select museum-quality reproductions at 24x36 inches to create a sophisticated focal point above mid-century furniture, allowing Hokusai's Prussian blues and malachite greens to energize neutral tones. Bohemian interiors might layer smaller 18x24 prints among rattan accents and indigo textiles for organic cohesion. Consider framing with slim black lacquer borders echoing traditional Japanese screen art or opting for floating frames to highlight the dynamic cropping. The print's pastoral tranquility makes it ideal for meditation rooms paired with tatami mats and ikebana arrangements, while kitchens benefit from its agricultural theme when displayed alongside ceramic tableware in complementary celadon glazes. Always position with indirect lighting to preserve delicate hues while enhancing the print's remarkable bokashi shading effects.
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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.
