Two Oban Tate-e
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Two Oban Tate-e 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 Two Oban Tate-e embodies the exquisite delicacy of ukiyo-e's golden age, capturing Edo-period beauty through mesmerizing vertical compositions. The pair of narrow prints (approximately 15×10 inches each) showcases Utamaro’s mastery in portraying bijin-ga ("beautiful women") with ethereal grace – their cascading kimonos rendered in soft gradations of ink and hand-applied pigments, faces alive with subtle emotion against minimalist backgrounds. Created during the 1790s when Utamaro pioneered psychological depth in ukiyo-e, these works revolutionized the genre by elevating courtesans into complex icons rather than idealized types. The subtle interplay of negative space and intricate textile patterns demonstrates his innovative "big-head" compositions that influenced later masters like Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec. Today, these prints are treasured as pinnacles of Japanese woodblock art, where technical perfection meets poetic sensitivity to fleeting feminine beauty.
For contemporary interiors, Two Oban Tate-e offers timeless elegance. Flank them symmetrically in a study or lounge to create a focal point – their vertical format visually heightens low ceilings while the warm, earthy tones (indigo, ochre, muted reds) harmonize with Scandinavian neutrals or Japanese minimalism. Frame them traditionally with slim black lacquer borders and washi-paper matting to honor their heritage, or opt for floating acrylic displays for a gallery-style contrast in modern offices. Positioned alongside rough-textured ceramics or a single ikebana arrangement, they bring serene balance to busy spaces. Their intimate scale invites close viewing; install them at eye level near reading nooks or above console tables where their delicate lines can shimmer against textured walls in charcoal or warm white. Utamaro’s restrained palette subtly complements mid-century wood furniture or complements the organic curves of Art Deco pieces without overwhelming the space.
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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.
