Jeune Femme S'ajustant Une Epingle A Cheveux
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Jeune Femme S'ajustant Une Epingle A Cheveux 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 Jeune Femme S'ajustant Une Epingle A Cheveux (Young Woman Adjusting Her Hairpin), Kitagawa Utamaro captures an exquisite moment of feminine intimacy and grace. This late 18th-century woodblock print epitomizes the ukiyo-e genre, portraying a bijin (beautiful woman) in a private, almost dreamlike instant as she tends to her coiffure. Utamaro’s mastery of line and subtle color gradations brings delicate attention to the woman’s flowing kimono, her serene expression, and the elegant gesture of her hands—hallmarks of his iconic bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). Set against a muted background, the composition balances sensuality with restraint, reflecting Edo-period ideals of beauty and transience. Utamaro’s works, including this piece, revolutionized Japanese art by elevating everyday feminine moments to high art, influencing later Western Impressionists like Degas and Cassatt. Today, it remains a celebrated example of ukiyo-e’s poetic realism.
For a refined yet statement-making display, this print would harmonize beautifully in a minimalist or modern organic interior. Its soft peach, slate blue, and warm earth tones pair elegantly with neutral walls, light wood furniture, or textured fabrics like linen and silk. Consider framing it in a slim black or natural wood frame to complement the delicate lines, and hang it at eye level in a quiet corner, bedroom, or office nook to invite contemplation. A smaller size (around 12x16 inches) suits intimate spaces, while a larger reproduction could anchor a gallery wall alongside other ukiyo-e prints or monochrome artwork. Avoid overly ornate décor—let Utamaro’s artistry shine by keeping the surroundings uncluttered, perhaps with a single Ikebana arrangement or a low-profile ceramic vase to echo its Japanese heritage.
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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.
