The tea house waitress OHisa
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's The tea house waitress OHisa 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 "The Tea House Waitress Ohisa" exemplifies the golden age of ukiyo-e prints with exquisite grace. Created circa 1793 during Japan's Edo period, this iconic work captures Ohisa, a celebrated waitress at Osaka’s Kagiya teahouse, mid-task—her delicate hands adjusting her hair ornament while holding a tooth-blackening brush, a fashionable beauty practice of the time. Utamaro’s mastery shines in the subtle gradients of her kimono, rendered through bokashi (gradated printing), and the lifelike serenity of her expression, embodying the bijin-ga (beautiful women) genre’s idealized elegance. As one of Utamaro’s ōkubi-e (large-head portraits), this print revolutionized ukiyo-e by focusing on psychological depth and intimate detail, influencing later artists like Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec. Its cultural significance lies in documenting leisure-class aesthetics while showcasing woodblock printing’s technical zenith.
For interior styling, this print’s soft peach tones and muted indigos harmonize beautifully with minimalist or Japandi spaces. Frame it traditionally with a slim black or natural wood frame to honor its heritage, or contrast it against a matte taupe wall for warmth. Ideal for a tranquil corner—like a reading nook or meditation area—its intimate 35×24 cm size suits smaller accent walls or gallery arrangements paired with other ukiyo-e prints (e.g., Hiroshige’s landscapes). Offset its elegance with textured linen upholstery or a low-profile ceramic vase. In offices, place it near neutral-toned furniture to balance productivity with contemplative calm, ensuring proper UV-filtered glass to preserve its delicate pigments. The composition’s vertical flow complements high ceilings or narrow alcoves, inviting quiet admiration.
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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.
