Izanami and Izanagi Creating the Japanese Islands Meiji era Japan
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kobayashi Eitaku's Izanami and Izanagi Creating the Japanese Islands Meiji era Japan 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
In "Izanami and Izanagi Creating the Japanese Islands," Kobayashi Eitaku captures a pivotal Shinto creation myth with stunning Meiji-era artistry. The painting bursts with divine energy—swirling ocean waves, celestial ribbons, and the primordial couple Izanagi and Izanami brandishing a jeweled spear mid-creation. Eitaku masterfully blends traditional Japanese yamato-e techniques (delicate mineral pigments, flowing lines) with subtle Western influences in perspective, creating a dynamic composition that feels both ancient and modern. As a leading artist of the late 19th-century nihonga movement, Eitaku’s work represents Japan’s cultural renaissance during the Meiji period, when artists reimagined classical themes through contemporary lenses. This painting holds particular significance as it visualizes Japan’s origin story during an era of national identity formation, making it a cultural treasure beyond its aesthetic brilliance.
For display, select a minimalist space where the painting’s intricate details can command attention—perhaps above a low wooden console in a Japandi-style living room or as a focal point in a executive office with clean lines. Frame it in a slender black lacquer frame with a 3-inch mat to emphasize its vertical scroll-inspired composition. The painting’s dominant mineral blues and golds pair beautifully with indigo textiles, shou sugi ban wood accents, or even modern metallic finishes. At its typical hanging scroll dimensions (approx. 60x30cm in display format), it works best in intimate spaces rather than vast walls—consider flanking it with ikebana arrangements or directional track lighting to enhance the divine glow of the pigments. Avoid cluttering nearby surfaces to maintain the artwork’s mythological gravitas.
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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.
