Rice-sprout In The Rain
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Matsumura Keibun's Rice-sprout In The Rain 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 Matsumura Keibun's "Rice-sprout In The Rain," the delicate interplay of nature and human cultivation unfolds with poetic subtlety. Painted during Japan's late Edo period (early 19th century), this hanging scroll epitomizes the Rinpa school's aesthetic—combining elegant brushwork with lyrical naturalism. The artwork captures tender rice sprouts bending under gentle rainfall, their slender forms rendered in pale greens against a misty background, while silver raindrops streak diagonally through the composition like whispered verses. As a disciple of Watanabe Shikō, Keibun bridged Kyoto's classical decorativeness with Edo's emerging literati sensibilities. This work exemplifies his mastery of kacho-ga (bird-and-flower painting), where seasonal ephemerality meets profound stillness. Art historically, it represents the late flourishing of Rinpa—a style that would later inspire Western Art Nouveau—and showcases Japan’s unique mitate technique, transforming agrarian simplicity into sublime artistry.
For contemporary spaces, "Rice-sprout In The Rain" offers serene sophistication. In a minimalist office, a reproduction (suggested size: 60x120cm) hung against a pale gray or wabi-sabi textured wall would harmonize with Scandinavian wood furniture, its muted greens subtly echoing indoor plants like olive trees or ferns. For a Japanese-inspired living room, pair it with low-profile teak shelving and celadon ceramics, allowing the painting’s silver raindrops to resonate with metallic accents in lighting fixtures. The scroll format suits narrow vertical spaces—flanking a floor lamp or beside sliding shoji screens—while its tranquil palette balances bold elements like indigo-dyed textiles. In spaces with abundant natural light, matte framing preserves its ethereal quality, avoiding glare that might disrupt the rain’s delicate shimmer.
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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.
