Geese Circling A Full Moon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ohara Koson's Geese Circling A Full Moon 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 "Geese Circling A Full Moon," Ohara Koson masterfully captures a serene nocturnal scene where wild geese orbit a luminous full moon against an indigo sky. As one of Japan's foremost kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) print designers of the early 20th century, Koson blends traditional ukiyo-e precision with subtle modernist sensibilities. The composition's rhythmic arrangement of birds creates visual poetry in motion, while the moon's radiant presence – rendered through delicate bokashi shading – anchors the celestial ballet. This 1920s work exemplifies shin-hanga ("new prints") movement that revitalized Japanese woodblock traditions for contemporary audiences. Koson's sophisticated use of negative space and minimalist elegance has earned this piece particular acclaim among his oeuvre of over 500 designs, embodying Japan's enduring aesthetic principle of mono no aware (the pathos of things) through its evocative seasonal imagery.
For interior applications, this vertical composition (typical oban size ~38×25cm) brings lyrical sophistication to studies or meditation spaces. Frame it in a slender black lacquer frame with museum glass to intensify the deep blues while protecting the delicate pigments. It creates stunning contrast against pale dove gray or warm putty walls, with the moon's glow beautifully complementing brass or paper-shade lighting fixtures. In offices, position it adjacent to modernist furniture to highlight its graphic qualities, or pair with rough-textured linen drapes for organic balance. Oversize mats (minimum 3" borders) enhance its contemplative quality, while smaller-scaled reproductions work effectively in niche spaces or as part of a curated gallery wall featuring other nature-inspired artworks. The painting's cool palette harmonizes particularly well with walnut wood tones and minimalist interior schemes.
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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.
