The Hour of the Hare
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's The Hour of the Hare 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
The Hour of the Hare by Kitagawa Utamaro transports viewers to an intimate moment in Japan's Edo period, where delicate ink washes and subtle gradations of color create a dreamlike tranquility. This ukiyo-e woodblock print exemplifies Utamaro's mastery of bijin-ga (beautiful women) genre, capturing a courtesan in her private quarters during the Hour of the Hare (5-7am) – a time symbolic of transformation in Japanese culture. The composition's soft contours and limited palette (dominated by muted blues, earthy ochres, and the distinctive mica-flecked backgrounds Utamaro popularized) create profound emotional resonance through restraint. As one of the leading figures of the golden age of ukiyo-e (1780s-1790s), Utamaro revolutionized portrait printing by introducing psychological depth to his subjects, making this work significant both as aesthetic achievement and cultural documentation of Edo's floating world.
For contemporary interiors, this print's restrained elegance lends itself beautifully to minimalist Japandi spaces or offices seeking meditative quality. Choose a matted frame in pale oak or black lacquer to complement the artwork's organic lines, maintaining proportions around 24x36 inches for visual impact without overwhelming. The print's warm neutrals pair exceptionally with tactile materials like woven grasscloth wallpaper or tatami-inspired area rugs. In modern settings, let it anchor a curated gallery wall against sage green or pale terracotta walls, creating chromatic harmony with its earth tones. For offices, position as a focal point above a low wooden console with zen accents – the composition's predawn atmosphere enhances contemplative workspaces. Always display with museum-quality UV-protective glass to preserve the delicate pigments while maximizing their subtle luminosity.
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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.
