Cat and Goose
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maruyama Okyo's Cat and Goose 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
In Maruyama Okyo's captivating ink-on-paper work Cat and Goose, a playful tension unfolds between naturalism and whimsy. Created during Japan's Edo period (1770s), this masterpiece exemplifies Okyo's revolutionary shasei (sketch-from-life) approach, blending meticulous observation with lyrical composition. The crouching cat's intense gaze toward the nonchalant goose creates dynamic negative space, while fluid ink washes render the animals' textures – from downy feathers to sleek fur – with astonishing vitality. As founder of the Maruyama-Shijō school, Okyo bridged traditional Chinese-influenced painting with Western-influenced realism, making this work pivotal in Japanese art history. The paradoxical harmony of predator and prey embodies yūgen (mysterious profundity), inviting contemplation of nature's interconnectedness through deceptively simple brushwork.
For contemporary spaces, Cat and Goose offers versatile decorative potential. In minimalist offices, a medium-sized reproduction (approximately 24"x36") brings organic movement to neutral walls, its monochrome palette complementing both warm wood tones and cool steel accents. Consider pairing it with washi paper lamps or a single ikebana arrangement to enhance its Zen aesthetic. In eclectic living rooms, the artwork's negative space balances bold furniture; try flanking it with narrow vertical plants echoing the composition's vertical rhythm. For traditional settings, choose gold-leaf frames nodding to Japanese byōbu screens, while modern spaces may opt for float-mounted acrylic displays emphasizing its clean lines. Place the artwork at eye-level (57"-60" from floor) near reading nooks or entryways where viewers can appreciate its intimate scale and subtle ink gradations. The subject matter makes it particularly charming for creative studios or pet-friendly homes.
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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.
