Couple with a Standing Screen, Edo Period, c.1797
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Couple with a Standing Screen, Edo Period, c.1797 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
Kitagawa Utamaro's Couple with a Standing Screen (c.1797) is an exquisite masterpiece of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, radiating intimacy and sophistication. Set against a golden-flecked byōbu folding screen, the composition captures a tender moment between a courtesan and her client—a hallmark of Edo-period pleasure district culture. Utamaro's genius shines in his delicate kansei (sensibility) style: the figures' elongated forms and intricate kimono patterns contrast with the screen's bold geometric design, while subtle gradations of ink and mica dust create luminous depth. This work exemplifies bijinga (beautiful women prints), showcasing Utamaro’s unmatched ability to portray psychological nuance through posture and drapery folds. Considered groundbreaking for elevating ukiyo-e from mass entertainment to high art, it influenced European Impressionists like Degas with its innovative cropping and avant-garde perspectives.
For interior styling, this artwork harmonizes perfectly with minimalist Japandi or mid-century modern spaces. Choose a framed reproduction sized approximately 60x90cm—large enough to command attention yet balanced for bedroom alcoves or office accent walls. Mount it against earthy tones like oxidized teal or washi-paper beige to amplify the gold accents, or create drama with dark navy walls mimicking Edo-period indigo dyes. Pair with low wooden furniture and bamboo accents to echo the screen’s organic textures, avoiding competing patterns. In corporate settings, position it beside sleek black shelving; the print’s intimate scale encourages contemplative pauses amidst modern workflows while nodding to cross-cultural design history. Optimal lighting—warm 2700K spotlights at a 30-degree angle—will recreate the glow of Edo’s paper lanterns on the mica-enhanced surfaces.
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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.
