Untitled (monkey Reaching For The Moon)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ohara Koson's Untitled (monkey Reaching For The 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 Untitled (Monkey Reaching for the Moon), Ohara Koson captures a whimsical yet profound moment in nature, rendered with delicate precision in the kacho-e (bird-and-flower) tradition of Japanese woodblock prints. This early 20th-century work depicts a monkey extending its arm toward the moon’s reflection in water—a poetic nod to the Buddhist allegory of futility and desire, where the creature mistakes the celestial body’s shimmer for something attainable. Koson, a master of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement, blends realism with decorative elegance, his soft washes of indigo and gray evoking nocturnal tranquility. Though less celebrated than contemporaries like Hiroshige, Koson’s works are prized for their lyrical simplicity and technical finesse, bridging ukiyo-e traditions with modern sensibilities. The piece exemplifies mitate (visual metaphor), inviting contemplation on illusion and aspiration.
For interior styling, this print’s muted blues and creams harmonize with minimalist, Scandinavian, or Japandi spaces, where its poetic narrative enriches neutral palettes. Frame it in a slim black or natural wood border to echo the austerity of shoji screens, and hang it at eye level in a study or meditation nook to amplify its reflective mood. A smaller size (approx. 40x50 cm) suits intimate settings like reading corners, while larger reproductions command attention in offices, paired with organic textures—think linen upholstery or a bonsai accent. Avoid cluttering nearby walls; let its lunar glow serve as a focal point. For color continuity, introduce cerulean ceramics or slate-gray furnishings, subtly reinforcing the artwork’s serene nocturne.
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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.
