Ogiya Yugiri And Fujiya Izaemon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Ogiya Yugiri And Fujiya Izaemon 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 ukiyo-e masterpiece Ogiya Yugiri and Fujiya Izaemon (c. 1793–1794) transports viewers to Edo-period Japan’s "floating world" with exquisite intimacy. This ōkubi-e (large-head portrait) captures Yugiri, a celebrated courtesan from the Ogiya brothel, glancing tenderly at her lover Izaemon – their foreheads nearly touching amidst cascading robes adorned with delicate seasonal motifs. Utamaro’s revolutionary approach to bijin-ga (beauty portraits), characterized by elongated facial proportions, subtle bokashi gradation in the background, and microscopic textile patterns, elevated the genre from mere illustration to psychological portraiture. As part of his Fūryū rokukasen (Six Selected Poets) series parodying classical poetry with courtesan-client pairs, this work exemplifies ukiyo-e’s dual role as pop culture artifact and fine art – influencing later Impressionists like Degas with its flattened perspective and emphasis on fleeting emotions.
For contemporary spaces, select a museum-quality reproduction on washi paper (ideal size: 16×21 inches) to honor the original ōban format. Frame it in a slim black lacquer box frame with anti-UV glass to protect the muted palette of indigo, iron oxide red, and oxidized silver from fading. In a minimalist office, hang it against a pale tatami-textured wall as a striking focal point alongside a single ikebana arrangement – the vertical composition balancing modern shelving units. For residential settings, pair it with Scandinavian teak furniture and saffron-yolk throw pillows to amplify the print’s warm undertones, or create a mitate (playful juxtaposition) by displaying it above a low chabudai table with matte black tableware. Avoid overcrowding; Utamaro’s negative space demands breathing room – ideally with track lighting set at 3000K to simulate candlelit Yoshiwara evenings.
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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.
