Girl
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kunishiro Mitsutani's Girl 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 woodblock print Girl by Kunishiro Mitsutani (1893–1985) radiates quiet elegance, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with subtle modernist influences. Created during the early Shōwa period (1926–1989), Mitsutani’s work exemplifies shin-hanga ("new prints"), a 20th-century movement revitalizing ukiyo-e through Western techniques like chiaroscuro while preserving delicate linework and poetic subject matter. The young woman portrayed embodies bijinga ("beautiful person picture"), her contemplative gaze and refined kimono folds echoing Utamaro’s grace, yet rendered with softer, almost ethereal color gradients—lavender obis melting into peach skin tones. Though less internationally prominent than contemporaries like Hashiguchi Goyō, Mitsutani’s prints gained acclaim for their intimate portrayal of feminine beauty, bridging Edo-era craftsmanship and Taishō-era sophistication. Today, Girl epitomizes Japan’s artistic negotiation between tradition and modernity during a transformative cultural epoch.
For interior styling, Girl’s muted palette of moss greens, blush pinks, and indigo whispers makes it ideal for serene spaces. Float-frame it in a slim black or natural ash wood frame to complement minimalist offices or bedrooms with Japandi decor, where its subdued hues can harmonize with linen textiles and blonde wood tones. Position it asymmetrically above a low console or beside a tokonoma alcove to enhance spatial flow. In contemporary settings, pair it with matte ceramic vases or a single ikebana arrangement to echo its organic lines—avoid competing patterns. The standard ōban size (approx. 10x15 inches) suits narrow walls or reading nooks, while a larger reproduction could anchor a meditation corner alongside diffused lighting. Crucially, maintain ambient lighting at 2700K to mimic the warm glow of traditional andon lamps, ensuring Mitsutani’s delicate pigments glow as intended.
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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.
