Large Six Panel Screen, Ink, Color, And Gold On Paper; Depicting Scholars In A Garden Setting, With, At Right, A Calligrapher Practicing As Scholars And Attendants Look On, At Center, A Scholar Who Reclines, Eyes Closed, Before A Writing Table, With Three
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Nishimura Goun's Large Six Panel Screen, Ink, Color, And Gold On Paper; Depicting Scholars In A Garden Setting, With, At Right, A Calligrapher Practicing As Scholars And Attendants Look On, At Center, A Scholar Who Reclines, Eyes Closed, Before A Writing Table, With Three 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 six-panel folding screen by Nishimura Goun (1777–1838), created during the late Edo period, transports viewers to an idyllic scholarly retreat. The delicate interplay of ink, vibrant colors, and shimmering gold leaf creates a luminous atmosphere where scholarly pursuits unfold in harmonious tranquility. At right, we witness the meditative act of calligraphy—a master practitioner surrounded by admiring scholars—while the central panel reveals a reclining scholar lost in thought before his writing table. Goun's compositions masterfully bridges the decorative Rimpa school's elegance with the literati painting's intellectual aspirations, making this work significant in the evolution of Japanese screen painting. The gold background subtly suggests both material luxury and spiritual illumination, characteristic of elite cultural patronage during Japan's peaceable Tokugawa era. Scholars in leisurely contemplation became a recurring theme during this period, reflecting Confucian ideals of self-cultivation through arts and nature.
For contemporary interiors, this screen's grandeur (likely measuring approximately 150-180cm tall when fully extended) commands attention in spacious studies or executive offices. Its warm gold tones pair beautifully with dark walnut furnishings or complement minimalist tatami rooms seeking an artistic focal point. Positioning it against neutral walls allows the intricate details to shine, while uplighting enhances the metallic accents. In corporate settings, it conveys cultural sophistication behind a CEO's desk or gracing a boardroom's long wall. Residential collectors might float it strategically in open-plan living areas to define space while maintaining visual flow. The scholarly theme makes it particularly apt for libraries or reading nooks, where modern leather chairs and low-slung tea tables can echo the painting's refined yet relaxed aesthetic. For color continuity, incorporate deep blues and muted greens found in the scholars' robes through decorative cushions or ceramic pieces nearby.
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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.
