Two Crows
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Matsumura Goshun's Two Crows 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 monochrome ink painting Two Crows by Matsumura Goshun (1752–1811) captures an arresting moment of avian tension through masterful brushwork. Created during Japan's culturally rich Edo period when Goshun co-founded the Shijō school, this work exemplifies haiga (painting incorporating haiku aesthetics) with its minimalist elegance. Two crows perch precariously on bending reeds – their silhouettes rendered in velvety sumi ink strokes that pulse with latent movement, seeming to tremble with the birds' aggressive posturing. The unpainted negative space becomes a mist-laden marsh, demonstrating the "less is more" philosophy that would influence later Japanese art movements. As a bridge between the decorative Rimpa tradition and spontaneous literati painting, Goshun's crow composition holds particular significance in East Asian art history for synthesizing refined craftsmanship with poetic spontaneity.
For contemporary interiors, this painting's dynamic negative space makes it ideal for minimalist Japandi-style spaces or modern offices needing organic focal points. Frame it in a slender black lacquer float frame to emphasize the ink work's movement, ideally hung at eye-level in an entryway or above a low console where viewers can appreciate the delicate reed details. Its monochromatic scheme pairs beautifully with warm wood tones and textured neutrals – consider placing it alongside a rough-hewn oak sideboard or charcoal linen upholstery. At its typical small scroll size (~14"x20"), it creates intimacy in cozy reading nooks but gains striking presence when grouped with other Edo-period works in a gallery wall. For color accents, introduce indigo-dyed textiles or a single branch arrangement to echo the painting's restrained naturalism.
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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.
