Kisaragi: Matsuchiyama Yuki Notasogare
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kobayashi Kiyochika's Kisaragi: Matsuchiyama Yuki Notasogare 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 haunting beauty of Kobayashi Kiyochika's Kisaragi: Matsuchiyama Yuki Notasogare (February: Snow at Dusk on Matsuchiyama) captures a fleeting moment between day and night, where snow-laden branches bow under winter's weight against a luminous twilight sky. Created during the Meiji period (late 19th century), this woodblock print exemplifies uchiwa-e (fan-shaped prints) and showcases Kiyochika's masterful blend of traditional ukiyo-e techniques with Western chiaroscuro. The eerie glow of lantern lights piercing through blue-toned snowfall reflects Japan's rapid modernization while melancholically preserving the vanishing Edo aesthetic. As one of Kiyochika's most celebrated kacho-ga (bird-and-flower pictures), it represents a pivotal bridge between classical Japanese printmaking and Meiji-era innovation, earning recognition for its poetic tension between transience and permanence.
For interior styling, this artwork's muted indigo-and-silver palette pairs elegantly with minimalist Japandi spaces or modern offices seeking serene sophistication. The fan-shaped composition demands thoughtful framing—consider a slender black lacquer frame with matte gold leaf accents to echo the print's subtle glow. Ideal for vertical display in entryways or above low credenzas, its 19×23 cm original size works best enlarged to 60×70 cm for statement walls. Complement with raw-textured materials like washi-paper lamps or slate-gray ceramics, while avoiding competing patterns. In corporate settings, position it alongside monochrome photography to create a contemplative focal point, with directed LED lighting (2700K temperature) to mimic the original's crepuscular radiance. The snowscape's quiet drama makes it particularly striking in rooms with clean sightlines and thermal flooring—inviting viewers into its hushed, luminous world.
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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.
