Surugacho Yuki
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kobayashi Kiyochika's Surugacho Yuki 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
Kobayashi Kiyochika's Surugacho Yuki is a striking woodblock print that captures the quiet beauty of a snow-blanketed evening in Tokyo's Surugacho district during the Meiji era. The scene glows with an ethereal tranquility—lantern light diffuses through falling snow, casting warm pools of gold onto the chilled streets, while shadowy figures shuffle through the winter hush. Kiyochika, a master of ukiyo-e revival, blends traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with Western influences, evident in his dramatic use of light and perspective. This work exemplifies kōsenga (light-and-shadow pictures), a signature style that cemented his reputation as the "last great ukiyo-e artist." Historians value Surugacho Yuki for its transitional role—bridging Edo-period traditions and modern shin-hanga—while its moody, almost cinematic quality continues to captivate contemporary audiences.
For interior styling, Surugacho Yuki would anchor a minimalist or Japandi-inspired space, where its wintry palette of indigo, slate gray, and ochre could harmonize with linen textiles and weathered wood furniture. Position it in a low-lit entryway or study to echo the print’s intimate luminescence, ideally framed in a slender black kiri wood border to honor its heritage. A mid-size reproduction (around 24x36 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms, while larger spaces could balance its vertical composition with horizontal elements like a low chabudai table. Pair it with sparing metallic accents—brass lanterns or matte black ceramics—to underscore its timeless elegance, avoiding competing patterns that might clash with its delicate snowfall. In offices, it lends contemplative calm; in homes, it becomes a poetic nod to seasonal transience.
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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.
