Two Crows On A Plum Branch With Rising Sun
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kawanabe Kyosai's Two Crows On A Plum Branch With Rising Sun 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
In Kawanabe Kyosai’s "Two Crows On A Plum Branch With Rising Sun," the dynamic composition pulses with Edo-period vitality. The work showcases Kyosai’s masterful blend of traditional Japanese ink painting (sumi-e) and playful ukiyo-e theatricality, featuring two crows—symbols of transformation in Japanese folklore—perched on gnarled plum branches beneath a radiant rising sun. Executed during the Meiji era (1868-1912), the painting straddles two artistic worlds: the disciplined brushwork of the Kano school where Kyosai trained, and his later rebellious, satirical style that influenced modern manga aesthetics. The rhythmic contrast between the crows’ inky silhouettes and the delicate plum blossoms creates a visual haiku—simultaneously celebrating nature’s impermanence and Japan’s modernization dawn. Art historians revere this piece as pivotal in yōga (Western-style painting) and nihonga transitions, with its bold negative space predating 20th-century minimalism by decades.
For contemporary interiors, Kyosai’s work demands deliberate placement. Its vertical format (presuming a kakemono hanging scroll) suits high-ceilinged entryways or beside staircases where the ascending sun motif can energize transitional spaces. Pair with muted washi-paneled walls or rough-hewn wood textures to echo the plum branch’s organic quality. In offices, float-frame it against Prussian blue or Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Blue walls to intensify the crows’ jet-black plumage, while Eames-era walnut furniture would mirror the painting’s Edo-meets-Meiji fusion. Maintain a 3:1 negative space ratio around the artwork—this breathing room honors Japanese aesthetic principles. For smaller spaces, consider a giclée reproduction at 60x90cm with museum-grade UV glass to preserve the delicate sumi gradations while preventing visual overwhelm. The rising sun’s warm ochre tones politely dictate adjacent hues: limit competing colors to earthy terracottas or soft indigos in throw pillows or ceramics.
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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.
