Azuma Genji Asagao Yuran (eastern Genji Admiring Morning Glories)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gototei Kunisada's Azuma Genji Asagao Yuran (eastern Genji Admiring Morning Glories) 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 exquisite ukiyo-e triptych by Gototei Kunisada (1786–1865) transports viewers to the elegant Heian-period world of The Tale of Genji, capturing Prince Genji contemplating morning glories in a lush garden setting. Created during the Edo period's Bunka era (1804–1818), the work exemplifies Kunisada's mastery of bijin-ga (beautiful women pictures) and yakusha-e (kabuki actor prints), though here applied to classical literature. The composition's delicate interplay of vertical elements – cascading vines, slender bamboo blinds, and graceful figures – creates rhythmic harmony, while the delicate blues of morning glories contrast beautifully with warm flesh tones and rich kimono pigments. As Kunisada was Utagawa Toyokuni's star pupil and later headed the Utagawa school, this work demonstrates his pivotal role in transitioning ukiyo-e from pure entertainment to refined literary illustration, influencing later Genji-e (Genji pictures) interpretations.
For contemporary spaces, this triptych's serene narrative quality makes it ideal for bedrooms or reading nooks seeking cultural sophistication. Frame the separate panels with narrow black lacquer frames hung with 1-inch gaps to preserve the original format, positioned at eye level (center at 57-60 inches). Complement its indigo and saffron palette with washi paper lamps or a low zabuton seating area in muted earth tones. In offices, a single central panel (approx. 14×9 inches) above a minimalist credenza creates a focal point without overwhelming – pair with a single ikebana arrangement featuring trailing morning glory vines to echo the botanical motifs. Digital reproductions should maintain the original oban size proportions (about 15×10 inches per panel) for authentic presence. The work's contemplative mood suits spaces blending wabi-sabi aesthetics with subtle luxury.
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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.
