````fujidana Shita No Tayu' (tayu Beneath A Shelf Of Wisteria)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's ````fujidana Shita No Tayu' (tayu Beneath A Shelf Of Wisteria) 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
"Fujidana Shita no Tayu" (Tayu Beneath a Shelf of Wisteria) by Kitagawa Utamaro is a mesmerizing masterpiece from Japan's late Edo period (late 1790s), showcasing the ukiyo-e master's unparalleled skill in portraying bijin-ga (images of beautiful women). The print depicts a high-ranking courtesan, a tayū, elegantly positioned beneath cascading purple wisteria blossoms, her elaborate kimono patterns competing with nature's beauty. Utamaro's delicate linework captures both the weightlessness of the flowers and the sophisticated stillness of the subject, while the soft gradations of purple and pink create a dreamlike harmony. As one of Utamaro's most celebrated okubi-e (large-head portraits), this work exemplifies Japan's golden age of woodblock printing and its cultural obsession with fleeting beauty – both floral and feminine. Its subtle eroticism, wrapped in poetic natural symbolism, represents the pinnacle of ukiyo-e's refinement, influencing later Impressionists like Monet who collected Utamaro's works.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork brings timeless elegance when reproduced as a medium-sized giclée print (approximately 24x36 inches works well). Its dominant purple palette pairs beautifully with muted gray walls or rich walnut wood tones in home offices or lounge areas. Frame it in a slim black lacquer frame with gold inner lining to echo traditional Japanese byōbu screens. Position the artwork as a focal point above a low console table adorned with ikebana arrangements or beside minimalist Shaker-style furniture for cross-cultural contrast. In executive offices, it lends sophistication when displayed alongside modern monochrome photography for a dialogue between Edo-era craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. The vertical composition fits perfectly in narrow wall spaces between windows or beside built-in bookshelves, where morning light can enhance the floral hues.
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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.
