Shuttlecock and Battledore from the series Childrens Games
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kobayashi Eitaku's Shuttlecock and Battledore from the series Childrens Games 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
This charming 19th-century woodblock print by Kobayashi Eitaku captures the innocent joy of childhood through the traditional Japanese game of shuttlecock and battledore (hagoita). Part of his celebrated Children's Games series, the artwork exemplifies ukiyo-e's late Edo-period evolution into depicting everyday leisure scenes with exquisite detail. Eitaku's delicate linework renders the children's concentrated expressions and dynamic postures with remarkable vitality, while the subtle gradation of muted indigos and warm ochres creates a harmonious balance. As a transitional figure between traditional ukiyo-e and modern Nihonga, Eitaku's works like this hold special significance in Japanese art history—preserving cultural traditions while demonstrating early Western-influenced compositional techniques in the spacing of figures.
For interior spaces seeking refined cultural ambiance, this print offers versatile decorative potential. In a minimalist office, a medium-sized reproduction (approximately 24×36 cm) framed in slender black lacquer would create an elegant focal point above a low console, its subdued palette complementing neutral walls while its subject softens professional environments. Consider pairing it with washi paper lamps or a bonsai arrangement to enhance the Japanese aesthetic continuity. In residential spaces, the artwork's gentle movement makes it ideal for children's rooms or sunlit reading nooks—hang it alongside two or three smaller Edo-period prints in coordinating earth tones to create a gallery wall that tells a visual story. The shuttlecock's implied upward motion suggests optimal placement at eye level (about 145-160 cm from the floor) to maintain compositional energy within 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.
