Shibairoya Uchi Sugatano
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Keisai Eisen's Shibairoya Uchi Sugatano 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
Keisai Eisen's Shibairoya Uchi Sugatano is a vibrant ukiyo-e woodblock print that transports viewers to Edo-period Japan's "floating world." Created circa 1820s, this work exemplifies bijin-ga (beautiful women) genre with its exquisite depiction of a courtesan adjusting her hairpin inside the Shibairoya teahouse. The composition thrums with quiet intimacy – the subject's inclined posture and half-lidded gaze suggest momentary privacy captured amidst the pleasure quarters' bustle. Eisen's masterful use of karazuri (blind printing) creates texture in the kimono's geometric patterns, while graded ink washes animate the folds of fabric. As Hiroshige's early collaborator, Eisen bridged the Utagawa school's narrative flair with Kitagawa-school sensitivity to feminine beauty, making this piece significant in ukiyo-e's transition from portraiture to atmospheric storytelling.
For contemporary spaces, this print's warm earthy palette (ochre, slate blue, and burnt orange) makes it ideal for rooms with mid-century modern or Japandi aesthetics. Consider framing it traditionally with a kakemono hanging scroll mount for a 4.5:1 vertical ratio, or opt for a floated mat museum display to highlight the original paper edges in a minimalist office. The 25×37 cm approximate size works well as a focal point above low-profile furniture – pair with textured linen upholstery and matte black accessories to echo the woodblock's tactile qualities. In dining areas, extract the print's persimmon tones through ceramic tableware, creating chromatic harmony without overwhelming the space. For larger walls, create a salon-style cluster with Eisen's Tenmei Sanjurokkasen series prints, maintaining 8-10 cm spacing between frames to preserve each work's visual impact.
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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.
