Two wild ducks and a common Kingfisher, from an album Birds compared in Humorous Songs, 1791
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Two wild ducks and a common Kingfisher, from an album Birds compared in Humorous Songs, 1791 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 delicate watercolor painting Two Wild Ducks and a Common Kingfisher, from Utamaro's 1791 Birds Compared in Humorous Songs album, captures Edo-period Japan’s fascination with nature’s quiet poetry. Rendered with Utamaro’s signature grace, the composition balances playful anthropomorphism (seen in the birds' exaggerated postures) with meticulous realism—the kingfisher’s iridescent plumage seems to shimmer against the ducks’ subdued feathers. Created during the artist’s peak, this work exemplifies kacho-e (bird-and-flower prints), a genre celebrating nature’s whimsy through ukiyo-e’s refined lines and muted pigments. Its inclusion in a satirical songbook reveals Edo’s blend of art and popular culture, making it a rare bridge between fine art and mass entertainment. Today, it’s celebrated as a precursor to Japonisme, influencing European Impressionists like Monet with its asymmetrical framing and organic movement.
For display, this print’s intimate scale (likely circa 25×38 cm) suits study nooks or office spaces seeking contemplative charm. Frame it in a slender black lacquer or pale ashwood border to echo Edo-period aesthetics, ensuring the matte cream background harmonizes with warm-neutral walls. Pair it with minimalist furniture—a low walnut desk or tatami seating—to avoid visual clutter. The soft indigos and russets in the plumage subtly complement earth-toned textiles or a single Ikebana arrangement. Avoid stark modern lighting; opt for diffused paper lanterns or directional spotlights at 45 degrees to enhance the delicate brushwork. In corporate settings, hang it near lounge areas to soften contemporary interiors with its lyrical tranquility, creating a moment of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) amid urban rigor.
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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.
